Research institutes
Driving multidisciplinary collaborations with industry, government, business and community to maximise the impact of our research.
Our six 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.
Worked with 140+ partners*
280+ researchers across almost 200 cross-disciplinary projects
130+ events to engage our communities
*Across all six institutes since 2017
Our Research Institutes
Outwardly focused and outcome-oriented, we partner with industry, government, community organisations, not-for-profits and more to find innovative solutions to real-world problems.
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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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Space Technology and Industry Institute
The Space Technology and Industry Institute solves company and community challenges with world-class space manufacturing, development and training capabilities.
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"Our Swinburne research Institutes are at the intersection of industry, academia and technology - driving national and international innovation."
Professor Virginia Kilborn , Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) - Acting
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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- Astronomy
- Science
Space-loving students find milky way to grow yoghurt in orbit
High school students from across Victoria have sent bacteria to the International Space Station to test the possibilities of creating yoghurt in space.
Wednesday 22 December 2021 -
- Astronomy
Swinburne astronomers with front row seat to scientific history
Meet the two Swinburne scientists who will be examining the first stars and galaxies formed after the Big Bang, with the help of the new James Webb Space Telescope.
Tuesday 21 December 2021 -
- Technology
- Sustainability
We must rapidly decarbonise road transport – but hydrogen’s not the answer
In order to combat the impacts of climate change, decarbonising transport is crucial. However, the focus on hydrogen in road transport is misplaced. Analysis for The Conversation by Robin Smit and Enoch Zhao, University of Technology Sydney and Hussein Dia, Swinburne University of Technology.
Friday 19 November 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 -
- Astronomy
- Technology
- Science
Billionaires’ space race could help our planet
The trip of a lifetime for the world’s billionaires could change their perspective, and then the world.
Monday 19 July 2021
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.