The School of Health Sciences brings together Swinburne's renowned teaching and research capacity in the areas of biomedical science and statistics, nursing and allied health, psychology, nutrition, health promotion, public and environmental health, and exercise and sport science. Our teaching is underpinned by our internationally recognised research, giving our students access to the latest developments in their disciplines for an authentic learning experience.
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School leadership
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Distinguished Professor James Ogloff AM
Executive Dean, School of Health Sciences -
Professor Joanne Williams
Associate Dean, Research -
Professor Amanda Benson
Associate Dean, Growth and Program Innovation -
Professor Jason Howitt
Associate Dean, Innovation and Engagement -
Associate Professor Faith Kwa
Associate Dean, Education and Student Experience -
Associate Professor Junhua Xiao
Chair, Department of Biomedical, Health and Exercise Science -
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Professor Rebecca Lane
Department Chair, Allied Health -
Professor Diane Sivasubramaniam
Chair, Department of Psychological Sciences; Program Leader: Public Interest Technology -
Professor Michael Daffern
Director, Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science -
Professor Stephen Wood
Centre Director, Mental Health and Brain Sciences
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Celebrating Swinburne’s next generation of researchers
Swinburne’s inaugural Research Festival brought together Higher Degree by Research students and early career researchers to learn, share and connect.
Monday 27 July 2026 -
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Award-winning interactive tool helps patients better understand inherited cancer risk
Swinburne, in partnership with the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the University of Melbourne have developed The Cancer Risk Thermometer, an interactive decision support tool
Friday 12 June 2026 -
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Australian-first pilot targets ‘fixated grievance’ linked to family violence homicide and terrorism
The Fixated Grievance Perpetrator Intervention Pilot will bring together leading experts in forensic psychology and psychiatry, criminology, policing, courts, victim support and perpetrator intervention.
Monday 25 May 2026 -
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Driving meaningful progress in assisted living tech
Swinburne’s MedTechVic hub annual showcase brings together research, lived experience and practical innovation in assisted living technologies. This year's theme was ‘Real innovation, real lives’, highlighting the hub’s ongoing commitment to driving inclusive innovation.
Thursday 12 February 2026 -
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Swinburne and batyr welcome Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex for youth mental health event
Swinburne has helped bring global attention to youth mental health, with Prince Harry and Meghan attending a workshop hosted by batyr at Swinburne’s Hawthorn campus.
Thursday 16 April 2026 -
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MTC Future Aspirations camp blends STEM and Indigenous culture
The Moondani Toombadool Centre hosted 25 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students at its recent Future Aspirations Camp, where it blended cultural activities with university experiences
Monday 02 March 2026
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