Research Institutes
Our five focused research institutes drive multidisciplinary collaborations with industry, business and community to maximise research impact.
Our five flagship institutes drive research collaboration across Swinburne, building on the depth and excellence of our discipline-specific research activity. With multidisciplinary research teams, they tackle big challenges that have the potential to transform. They’re innovating across sectors, from game-changing technologies for energy storage to easing the burden on Australia's healthcare system with apps; mapping everyday acts of charity and volunteer work and leading Industry 4.0 developments within manufacturing, health and smart cities domains.
Outwardly focused and outcome-oriented, the institutes partner with industry, government, community organisations, not-for-profits and more to find innovative solutions to real-world problems. They are always agile and align with state, national and global priorities for growth and development.
Worked with 141 partners*
Had 661 researchers involved in cross-disciplinary projects*
Hosted 120+ events to engage our communities*
Our Research Institutes
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Data Science Research Institute
The Data Science Research Institute addresses industry challenges through expertise in big data, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence. -
Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute
Discover Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute's research program, focusing on real-world health challenges across the lifespan. -
Manufacturing Futures Research Institute
The Manufacturing Futures Research Institute integrates advanced manufacturing in the global value chain to secure Australia’s industrial future.
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Smart Cities Research Institute
The Smart Cities Research Institute applies innovative and socio-technical approaches to address challenges facing the world’s fast-growing cities.
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Social Innovation Research Institute
The Social Innovation Research Institute addresses the intersection between social elements and technology.
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“Our five research institutes focus on Swinburne’s areas of expertise to drive and facilitate high-impact, interdisciplinary research. Working with industry, business and the community, they create positive social and economic change, on local and global scales.”
Professor Bronwyn Fox , Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise)
Explore our Research Centres and Groups
Our research centres and groups cultivate strength in specialist areas by concentrating resources in one place. All research centres have an excellent record of scholarship, publication and research funding.
Latest news
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- Science
Why the hype about graphene?
Graphene is one of the most innovative materials to be developed and utilised this century and researchers at Swinburne are heavily involved in this innovation.
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- University
Siemens Australia CEO Jeff Connolly named adjunct professor of Swinburne
Mr Jeff Connolly has been appointed in recognition of his contributions to the university and Industry 4.0 in Australia.Monday 01 April 2019 -
- Technology
Global Innovation Linkage success for Swinburne and partners
Swinburne awarded $1 million funding towards $3.5 million project focused on Industry 4.0 manufacturing.Friday 12 April 2019 -
- Engineering
Swinburne’s Factory of the Future receives sleek, new robot to detect carbon fibre defects
Swinburne’s Factory of the Future has received a unique carbon fibre inspection system, Drapewatch, that better detects deformities during production.Monday 18 November 2019 -
- Technology
Technologies and tools for a manufacturing transformation: how to approach Industry 4.0
Dr Nico Adams writes about some business model possibilities and the questions a manufacturing company should ask before "getting into" Industry 4.0.Read more (Technologies and tools for a manufacturing transformation: how to approach Industry 4.0 )Friday 26 June 2020
Learn more about Swinburne partnerships
Our research is inspired and informed by the needs of external partners. If you would like to collaborate on a project or seek our expertise to solve a problem, get in touch today, or learn more about Swinburne's vision, achievements and success stories
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Why partner with Swinburne
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Achievements and success stories
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Research engagement
Partner with us
For general enquiries across our five research institutes or to be connected to the right people, call us on +61 3 9214 4859 or email research@swinburne.edu.au.