Achievements and recognition
Swinburne’s reputation as a leader in research and innovation is growing year-on-year. Our world-class researchers focus on projects that cross disciplines and make real-world differences.
Our combination of focused research, valuable industry collaborations and investment in cutting-edge technologies, has driven significant research achievements and attracted recognition from around the world. Our six dedicated research institutes and 14 research centres ensure we are at the forefront of discovery.
A growing list of important research findings, business partnerships and spin-off companies along with a steady increase in government grants and international rankings, puts Swinburne in an advantageous position for the future.
$47.1m external research income1
191 research degree completions2
1,832 indexed publications in 20203
16 five-star discipline areas4
Our research strengths
Highly Cited researchers
12 Highly Cited researchers across 14 disciplines
Our researchers have been highly cited across 14 disciplines for 2020, Clarivate Analytics Web of Science Group.
ERA achievements
Excellence in Research Australia is Australia's national research evaluation framework. In the latest report (2018), Swinburne achieved:
- 16 discipline areas ranked at a 5 (well above world standard)
- 20 discipline areas ranked at a 4 (above world standard)
- 20 specific fields of research ranked at a 3 (at or above world standard)
External research income
$274.4m total research income 2010–19
$47m 2019 total external research income
Our international footprint
MALAYSIA
Sarawak
Swinburne Sarawak Campus
INDIA
Madras and Hyderabad
Joint Research Centre with Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM)
Joint Research Hub with Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IITH)
GERMANY
Stuttgart
Arena 2036 Research Hub, University of Stuttgart
USA
Silicon Valley, San Francisco
CSIRO-Swinburne Strategic Partnership
CHINA
Weihai and Hong Kong
Joint Research Centre in Advanced Manufacturing with Shandong University Weihai, Weihai Economic and Technological Development Zone and the Australian Education Management Group
Hong Kong Productivity Council PhD Hub
Research degree key achievements (Oct 2018 – Oct 2019)
186 higher degree by research completions
928 accredited supervisors
$4.5m invested in SUPRA stipend scholarships
More about our research achievements
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Rankings and ratings
Our standing in prestigious world academic rankings reflects our commitment to high-quality teaching, research and graduate outcomes.
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Excellence in Research for Australia outcomes
Our long-standing commitment to high quality research is demonstrated in the most recent Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) ratings.
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Partnered research centres and training hubs
Partnered Research Centres and Centres of Excellence are significant activities in areas of national importance. They focus on impactful research and transformative outcomes.
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Achievements and success stories
We don’t just talk the talk — we walk the walk. Read about some of our key partnerships, programs and recent success stories.
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Start-up and spin-off companies for research translation
Learn more about our successful spin-off companies, formed through research partnerships with businesses and industry.
Significant research findings
Swinburne's research findings have a far-reaching impact on science, industry and the broader community. The university's researchers have made discoveries that have dramatically changed the face of fields ranging from medicine to social services, astronomy and aeronautical safety.
Explore some of our most recent research outcomes below:
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- Astronomy
New stars create space pollution, research confirms
Using new space imaging technology, researchers have confirmed that the creation of new stars drives a huge amount of material back into the universe, comprising over half the Periodic Table.
Tuesday 31 August 2021 -
- Astronomy
- Science
- Engineering
Swinburne scores world-leading tech for space manufacturing
A multimillion-dollar collaboration between Swinburne and additive manufacturing company Titomic, will enable the creation of lighter, stronger and more capable structures for space, including rocket nozzles and satellite components using ‘green’ titanium.
Friday 27 August 2021 -
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Swinburne early career researchers win ARC funding
Two of Swinburne’s early career researchers have won significant research grants to explore origami structures and materials, and supporting child victims from re-victimisation and offending.
Friday 20 August 2021 -
- University
Swinburne climbs global academic rankings
Swinburne has continued to rise in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), placing in the top 300 of the world’s best universities for 2021.
Monday 16 August 2021 -
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Four ARC Future Fellowships for Swinburne researchers
Four Swinburne researchers have received prestigious ARC Future Fellowships to support work in sexual health, solar fuels, nanoprinting and climate resilient cities.
Wednesday 11 August 2021
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Research Impact magazine
Our new magazine highlights the exciting, innovative, real-world research at Swinburne where we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
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 Swinburne Research
Whatever your query please direct your general enquiry to the research team on +61 3 9214 4859 or via research@swinburne.edu.au.