Strategies and initiatives
Our initiatives focus on bringing people and technology together for a better world.
Our strategic direction underpins everything we strive to achieve as a world-class university. We are committed to embracing our various initiatives to create impact and view these areas as integral parts of the Swinburne story.
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2025 Strategic Plan
We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university, where people and technology work together to build a better world.
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Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 is the next frontier, essential for the future of developing economies. At Swinburne, we’re using digital technologies to create social and economic impact as one of the only universities with a holistic 4.0 strategy.
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Sustainability and environment
At Swinburne, commitment to sustainability is one of our core values. It is embedded across our university and our daily operations as we seek to accelerate our efforts and goals to ensure a sustainable future.
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Submissions to government
Swinburne frequently makes submissions to government to shape policy decisions that affect both Swinburne and tertiary education in Australia more generally.
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Cultural diversity
Swinburne is a global culturally diverse and inclusive university. We cultivate and respect the strength that difference and cultural diversity creates.
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Learning and teaching at Swinburne
Our industry-relevant and technology-rich learning and teaching approaches focus on three key areas: graduate employability; digital-first; and high-quality teaching staff.
Want to read about our yearly highlights?
Our annual reports provide a summary of Swinburne’s achievements, financial and governance reporting. Our consultancy reports include compliance information and more detailed financial reports.
Indigenous and reconciliation initiatives
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Moondani Toombadool Centre
Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
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National Centre for Reconciliation Practice
Leading national academic, industry and community understandings of reconciliation, and helping to lead national systemic change in reconciliation.
Safety and equity
We all play a role in celebrating and maintaining safety and equity here at Swinburne. A safe and inclusive culture for staff, students and the wider community involves everyone.
We commit to the following initiatives to maintain a safe and equitable environment — free from discrimination and harassment.
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Equity and diversity
Regardless of race, religion, ability, sexuality or gender, Swinburne actively promotes a culture that is inclusive for all.
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Preventing sexual assault and sexual harassment
Swinburne commits to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment to all students, staff and visitors.
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Child safety
To create a safe environment for our students under 18 and children of staff, students and visitors, Swinburne has implemented the Victorian Safe Child Standards.
Research with impact
At Swinburne, our researchers are dedicated to driving economic and social impact. We are searching for solutions at the intersection of technology and humanity, pushing the boundaries of what is possible and inventing the future.
News related to our strategies and initiatives
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- Sustainability
Swinburne powers breakthroughs in sustainable mining and materials technology
Swinburne innovators have been awarded $4 million in funding from the Australian Government, driving Australia’s future in sustainable innovation through two groundbreaking projects.
Tuesday 15 July 2025 -
- Law
Students develop tech solution for major Melbourne law firm
Swinburne Law students have created an innovative triage tool to streamline Australian Consumer Law assessments for major consumer products law firm, CIE Legal.
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Michelle Searle paints a new path through leadership diploma
Proud Awabakal artist and Wathaurong Country resident Michelle Searle is expanding her role as a community leader through Swinburne's Indigenous-only Diploma of Leadership .
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- Media and Communication
Commercial Radio & Audio and Swinburne partner to get students on air across Victoria
Commercial Radio & Audio and Swinburne have established a new partnership that gets students on-air in and into work at regional radio stations.
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Community Unites for NAIDOC 2025
NAIDOC Week 2025 mark 50 years of celebrating Indigenous cultures, with the theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy” reminding all Australians of our shared responsibility to support and uplift the next generation of Indigenous leaders
Monday 07 July 2025
Contact us
To learn more about our strategies and initiatives, please call our general enquiries number on +61 3 9214 8000.