We’re proud of our reputation for high-quality research here at Swinburne. Our research meets the demands of various organisations including industry, government, community organisations, not-for-profits, start-ups and entrepreneurs to improve the way we live and build a sustainable future.

Our research

Explore the work being conducted by our groundbreaking research centres and research groups. Alternatively, you can check out research institutes that drive multidisciplinary collaborations with industry, business and community to maximise research impact.  

Research centres

Our research centres drive deep, discipline-based research. They are the engine room of our research performance and 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 a high-ranking international reputation.

Business and law centres

Health, arts and design centres

Science, engineering and technology centres

Research groups

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.

Other research groups

  • Cost of Living, Productivity and Inequality Research Group
  • Social Media Research Group
  • Law and Technology Research Group

Department research

Clinics

Swinburne is home to two health and wellbeing clinics at our Hawthorn Campus. Both provide specialist treatment and advice and are open to members and non-members of the Swinburne community.

Looking for a world-class research institute?

Our research institutes drive multidisciplinary collaborations with industry, business and community to maximise research impact. Our flagship institutes build on the depth and excellence of our discipline-specific research activities.

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Our achievements and success stories

Our partnerships have been instrumental in effecting change with industry, government, community organisations, not-for-profits, start-ups and entrepreneurs. Learn more about these inspiring stories.

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    Swinburne Sarawak Research Centres and Clusters

    Swinburne Sarawak’s designated research centres cultivate strength in specialist areas by concentrating resources in one place. Each centre consists of a group of researchers who collectively have a significant national or international profile.

    Learn more (Swinburne Sarawak Research Centres and Clusters)

Our news

Our events

  • Research
    • Research Impact
    • Engagement

    Prato 2025 – Safer Communities: Creating better outcomes for justice involved people

    This Prato 2025 ‘Safer Communities’ conference is designed to bring together practitioners, legal decision makers, advocates, researchers and policy contributors to explore new and different ways of responding to criminal behaviour and the people who commit criminal acts, creating lasting positive impacts for people of all ages. 

    Tue 30 September to Thu 2 October
    12:00 AM — 11:59 PM
    Monash University Prato Centre, Italy
    A$930 Early bird
    Register now (Prato 2025 – Safer Communities: Creating better outcomes for justice involved people)
  • Research
    • Research Impact
    • Engagement
    • Health
    • Nursing

    Dare to Dream | 2026 Forensic Mental Health Nursing Conference

    Innovation in FMHN practice, improving nursing practice and consumer outcomes.

    Thu 12 February to Fri 13 February
    9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Swinburne Hawthorn campus
    TBC
    Register now (Dare to Dream | 2026 Forensic Mental Health Nursing Conference)
    • Research Impact
    • Partnerships
    • Health
    • Psychology

    Safer Futures Launch and Inaugural Oration

    Celebrate the launch of the Safer Futures Fund, an initiative by the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science.

    Tue 1 July
    5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    AMDC301 and Skylounge. Hawthorn Campus
    free - RSVP essential
    Register now (Safer Futures Launch and Inaugural Oration)
  • Research
    • Research Impact
    • Psychology

    Forensic Mental Health Professional Development Program | 2025 Conference Day

    We are excited to announce the launch of the Forensic Mental Health Professional Development Program Conference Day, to be held on Friday 4th July 2025, at our Hawthorn campus.

    Fri 4 July
    9:00 AM to 4:30 AM
    Hawthorn campus - TD Building & Online
    $145
    Register now (Forensic Mental Health Professional Development Program | 2025 Conference Day)
  • Research
    • Science

    Public Lecture: The Role of Serendipity in Scientific Discovery

    Join us for a special lecture with Professor Matthew Bailes, Director of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav), celebrating his Prime Minister's Prize for Science.

    Thu 3 April
    4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
    Hawthorn Campus
    Free
    Register now (Public Lecture: The Role of Serendipity in Scientific Discovery)

Contact Swinburne Research

Please direct your general enquiry to the research team on +61 3 9214 4859 or via research@swinburne.edu.au.

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