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.
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
“Cosmic detective” Dr Sara Webb becomes a Superstar of STEM
Swinburne astrophysicist and cosmic detective Dr Sara Webb has been selected as a 2022 Superstar of STEM.
Friday 18 November 2022 -
- Astronomy
Underground lab plunges researchers into the dark (matter)
Swinburne researchers unveil the first stage of the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory, located at the active Stawell Gold Mine in the Wimmera region of Victoria – to be used to shine a light on dark matter.
Monday 22 August 2022 -
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- Astronomy
First pictures from the A$14 billion James Webb Space Telescope
Swinburne researchers granted time in the first observation cycle celebrate the first pictures and data from the A$14 billion James Webb Space Telescope.Tuesday 12 July 2022 -
- Astronomy
- Engineering
- Business
Swinburne launches $3m Space Tech hub with EY
A new partnership between Swinburne’s Space Technology and Industry Institute and EY Australia will address major environmental and economic issues with leading space technology and talent.
Monday 06 June 2022 -
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Cosmic telescope reveals inner workings of two proto-galaxies
Using a unique new instrument and a little help from nature, Swinburne researchers have gotten the first in-depth view of the enormous gas clouds that serve as galactic nurseries.
Thursday 19 May 2022
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.