Research
Discover more about our dedication to producing internationally recognised research with a focus on transforming industries, shaping lives and creating positive change.
With outstanding researchers and facilities, specialist institutes and centres, and a focus on high-quality and ethically sound research, Swinburne is ranked among the top 300 research-intensive universities in the world. We’re focused on delivering research that creates economic and social impact, and our researchers are producing innovative solutions to real-world problems across a range of disciplines and sectors. Our research degrees give students access to world-class researchers, first-rate facilities, training and support.
Learn more about our vision for the future and our strategy to be a leading university in science, technology and innovation, with real impact that transforms industries, shapes lives and communities through the Research and Innovation Strategy 2020 [PDF].
Our research achievements and rankings
$47.1m external research income1
191 research degree completions2
1,832 indexed publications in 20203
16 five-star discipline areas4
Search for a researcher
Whether you’re looking for a potential collaborator, PhD supervisor or expert to provide a media comment, our database will help you find who you need.
Research institutes
Our five research institutes drive multidisciplinary collaborations with industry, business and community to maximise research impact. They tackle big challenges across the fields of health, data science, social innovation, smart cities and the future of manufacturing to produce innovative solutions to real-world problems. Building on the depth and excellence of our discipline-specific research activity, our research institutes are agile and aligned with state, national and global priorities for growth and development.
Research centres and groups
Our faculty-based research centres drive deep, discipline-based research. They are the engine room of our research performance but are also collaborative environments that support and develop our research talent, from early career researchers through to senior professors and research leaders. They are integral in enabling Swinburne to achieve research excellence and international reputation.
Our research groups are the foundation level of our research ecosystem. They are established when the quality, scale and impact of research grows beyond the capacity of an individual researcher. Ongoing development and peer support is of paramount importance with our research groups.
Facilities and equipment
We support innovative and cutting-edge research through strategic initiatives such as our Innovation Precinct, the Design Factory Melbourne and Factory of the Future. We also have a range of state-of-the-art, specialist facilities and equipment that make discovery and impact possible. Our researchers and students have the opportunity to work with these to find solutions to some of today's most pertinent questions, they are also available to partners to benefit their community, organisation or business.
Explore more of our research
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Indigenous Research
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Ethics and integrity
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Research publications
Join our research community
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Entry into Research Degrees
Our research degrees give you access to specialist facilities, world-class researchers, training and support. Learn more about what we offer and how to apply.
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Partnership opportunities
Partner with Swinburne and access a range of services designed to help your business or organisation.
Download your copy of the Research Impact magazine
Discover stories from a wide range of disciplines, including digital health, chemistry, artificial intelligence, materials science, urban sustainability and public policy.
Subscribe to Swinburne Research Quarterly
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Our latest research news
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- Design
- Technology
New digital tool to improve visitors’ museum experience
An international team of researchers has developed a new digital tool, muse, to improve the way museums gather visitor experience feedback using drawings, recordings, photos and more.
Wednesday 09 June 2021 -
- Business
How COVID-19 is disrupting and transforming the future of sport
A new report suggests the pandemic has not only disrupted the sports industry in Australia, but accelerated changes in how sport is consumed and delivered, with implications for the future of sport worldwide.
Thursday 03 June 2021 -
- Health
New study explores healthcare experiences of people with body dysmorphic disorder
A new study by Swinburne’s Centre for Mental Health is seeking to improve the healthcare experiences of people with body dysmorphic disorder in Australia.
Tuesday 25 May 2021 -
- Astronomy
High school stars at Swinburne published in international space journal
On high school work experience with Swinburne’s Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing, a group of students conducted research that has been published in the journal, Galaxies.
Monday 17 May 2021 -
- Social Affairs
- Health
New study finds Victorian paramedics are experiencing high levels of psychological distress
A new study has found that the increased workloads stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic have led to significant levels of psychological distress among Victorian paramedics.
Thursday 13 May 2021
Our latest research events
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Research
- Innovation
- Technology
- Arts and Humanities
- Information Technologies
Social Data in Action: Social Data for Public Empowerment in the USA
In this webinar, Sarah Williams from MIT will offer insights from her 2020 book Data Action: Using Data for Public Good.
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Research
- Innovation
- Technology
- Arts and Humanities
- Information Technologies
Social Data in Action: Emerging Social Data Governance in Europe
Marina Micheli of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) will present key insights from a research paper on data governance, published as an outcome of the exploratory research project Digitranscope.
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Research
- Innovation
- Technology
- Industry 4.0
- Arts and Humanities
Technology x Society Forum: Public Interest Technology
Drawing on perspectives from three experts in industry and academia, this forum socialises the concept of public interest technology.
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Research
- Innovation
- Entrepreneurship
- Business
- Health
CTI Public Event: Commercialising Personalised Medicine
Join Dr Alison Todd, Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer, SpeeDx Pty Ltd, who will will discuss the entrepreneurial side of her research and business implementation.
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Research
- Innovation
- Technology
- Industry 4.0
- Arts and Humanities
Social Data in Action: Where Social Science Meets Data Science
In this webinar, we will discuss the importance of social data, the international state of play and the goals of data-driven work with communities, NGOs, services and others.
1 Total external research income for 2020
2 Higher degree by research completions (Oct 2019 – Oct 2020)
3 Scopus indexed publications in 2020
4 16 discipline areas ranked 5 stars (well above world-standard), 2018 ERA report
Contact the Swinburne Research team
Want to know more about the world-class research taking place at Swinburne University of Technology? Call +61 3 9214 4859 or email research@swinburne.edu.au to speak with the team.