Research institutes
Driving multidisciplinary collaborations with industry, government, business and community to maximise the impact of our research.
Our four flagship research 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 health and smart cities domains.
Worked with 140+ partners
280+ researchers across almost 200 cross-disciplinary projects
130+ events to engage our communities
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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Innovative Planet Research Institute
The Innovative Planet Research Institute applies innovative and socio-technical approaches to address challenges facing the world’s fast-growing cities.
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Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute
Discover Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute's research program, focusing on real-world health challenges across the lifespan. -
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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- Science
Swinburne researchers succeed in latest ARC Discovery Projects
Swinburne University researchers have been awarded more than $6.1 million in funding, across 12 projects, within the 2024 Australian Research Council Discovery Projects scheme.
Wednesday 08 November 2023 -
- Technology
- Engineering
5G garbage trucks driving the future of smart cities
A pioneering Swinburne partnership with Brimbank City Council will help identify roadside issues and slash maintenance costs, supported by the Federal Government.
Friday 04 February 2022 -
- Technology
‘Self-driving’ cars are still a long way off. Here are three reasons why
Three key barriers must be overcome before they can be safely introduced to the market: technology, regulations and public acceptance. Analysis for The Conversation by Professor Hussein Dia, Swinburne University of Technology.
Thursday 22 April 2021 -
- Astronomy
Swinburne’s Professor Alan Duffy recognised at inaugural Australian Space Awards
Professor Alan Duffy has been named Academic of the Year at the inaugural Australian Space Awards.
Friday 20 November 2020 -
- 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.
Wednesday 14 October 2020
Our events
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Research
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- Business
- Information Technology
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Women's eSafety by Design
Join in a conversation envisioning a world of online safety and network with the eSafety Commissioner,Julie Inman-Grant, Swinburne researchers and Swinburne partner organisations working to end all forms of violence against women and children.
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- Technology
- Information Technology
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Technology x Society Forum: Implementing Australia's AI Ethics Principles
We invite you to join Rita Arrigo, Strategic Engagement Manager at CSIRO National AI Centre and Professor Lawrie Zion, Associate Dean, Research and Industry Engagement, La Trobe University in conversation about implementing Australia's AI Ethics Principles.
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- Technology
- Industry 4.0
- Information Technology
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Technology x Society Forum: A Socio-Technical Approach to Public Interest Technology
This webinar will provide an introduction to socio-technical theory, as applied to Public Interest Technology (PIT), demonstrating the value of an emergent framework for advancing the design, development and implementation of PIT in a way that is human-centric and emphasises values as core to the PIT research agenda.
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- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Achieving Social Connection & Community Resilience: Joining the dots between policy, practice, research, and community
The event presents the latest evidence from the Australian Research Council funded project ‘Activating Social Connection’, with a keynote from Hon. Dr Andrew Leigh MP. Speakers who are leaders in their fields will address practice and policy questions raised in the research and offer constructive, feasible actions for improvement.
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What's the value of voice?
In this discussion, US-based Fulbright Scholar Valerie Jones will share her research exploring how voice-powered virtual assistants such as Google’s Assistant or Amazon’s Alexa might provide new opportunities for new ways of feeling connected, focusing on ageing adults.
Register now (What's the value of voice?)
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 research institutes or to be connected to the right people, call us on +61 3 9214 4859 or email research@swinburne.edu.au.