Platforms and initiatives
Our research platforms and initiatives have been established to support and enable innovative, cutting-edge research. They are used by our own academics and in partnership with industry, government and other research organisations and universities to directly benefit the local and global community.
Our research ecosystem includes a number of strategic platforms and initiatives that are designed to help our partners find innovative solutions to their real-world problems.
New research initiatives
These initiatives are supported by the Victorian Higher Education State Investment Fund, realised in collaboration with key partners.
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Victorian Hydrogen Hub
In partnership with CSIRO and ARENA 2036, Swinburne’s Victorian Hydrogen Hub brings together the community to support sustainable manufacturing practices.
Explore our research and innovation platforms
Design and innovation
Design Factory Melbourne
uses the design innovation process to solve complex problems, generate innovative solutions and forecast future scenarios, delivering prototype products, services and systems
Innovation Precinct
is Swinburne’s epicentre of creativity and disruption on campus, fast-tracking development and marketing of new ventures for students, start-ups and industry
Data and digital
Data for Social Good - Cloud Innovation Centre
works with public sector organisations to undertake digital transformation challenges that address pressing social needs
Digital Innovation Lab
integrates current and future digital technologies into the areas of health, manufacturing, agriculture, social science and smart cities
Digital Research Innovation Capability Platform
develops digital technology solutions that go beyond traditional boundaries, with a focus on partnerships that have a social and economic impact
iHUB National Urban Research Platform
is a scalable, state-of-the-art, multi-layered networked facility that facilitates urban policy-making, plan-making and place-making
Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Hub
works with Victorian manufacturing SMEs to digitally transform businesses
Factory of the Future
is a state-of-the-art, business-led facility, working with industry to co-create their digital innovation journey
Swinburne-CSIRO Industry 4.0 Testlab in Composite Additive Manufacturing
is a pilot plant for a world-first process in additive manufacturing of carbon fibre composite materials
Learn more about how we work with our partners
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Access Health and Community (AccessHC) partnership
Creating positive health outcomes in the community.
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ACMI partnership
Providing rich and diverse opportunities for collaborative public programming, research and thought leadership.
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Adobe partnership and Creative Campus Program
Australia’s first Adobe Creative Campus providing industry-standard software and digital literacy skills.
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Bendigo Bank partnership
Working together to create positive economic and social impact.
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Clontarf partnership
Working together for a bright future for young Indigenous men.
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Medibank partnership
Integrated health services, teaching collaborations and industry engagement activities.
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Position Promo partnership
Facilitating education and employment of Indigenous Australians through social impact initiatives.
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Richmond Football Club partnership
Committed to working on projects for wider social and economic impact.
Our latest news
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- Education
Supporting Pasifika youth with new research collaboration
A new collaborative research and impact project between Swinburne researchers and the Centre for Multicultural Youth will help support positive outcomes for Pasifika youth communities.
Monday 21 June 2021 -
- Design
- Technology
New digital tool to improve visitors’ museum experience
An international team of researchers has developed a new digital tool, muse, to improve the way museums gather visitor experience feedback using drawings, recordings, photos and more.
Wednesday 09 June 2021 -
- Business
How COVID-19 is disrupting and transforming the future of sport
A new report suggests the pandemic has not only disrupted the sports industry in Australia, but accelerated changes in how sport is consumed and delivered, with implications for the future of sport worldwide.
Thursday 03 June 2021 -
- Health
New study explores healthcare experiences of people with body dysmorphic disorder
A new study by Swinburne’s Centre for Mental Health is seeking to improve the healthcare experiences of people with body dysmorphic disorder in Australia.
Tuesday 25 May 2021 -
- Astronomy
High school stars at Swinburne published in international space journal
On high school work experience with Swinburne’s Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing, a group of students conducted research that has been published in the journal, Galaxies.
Monday 17 May 2021
Discover more of our research
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Facilities and equipment
We have a wide-range of hireable facilities and equipment including world-class research laboratories, labs, telescopes and theatres.
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Research institutes
Swinburne's research institutes drive multidisciplinary collaboration, linking researchers with industry, business and community to maximise research impact.
Contact the Swinburne Research team
Whatever your query, please contact the research team on +61 3 9214 4859 or via research@swinburne.edu.au.