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.
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MedTechVic
Medical Technology Victoria (MedTechVic) brings together design, digitalisation, manufacturing and people to co-create medical and assistive technologies of the future.
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Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub
Swinburne’s AIR Hub is advancing the manufacturing of composite aerostructures, in partnership with CSIRO, Boeing and others.
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
Australian Technical Evaluation Network (ATEN)
is a proposed scheme to bring together a network of selected construction experts and testing facilities to evaluate building construction products and systems as to their fitness-for-purpose.
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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- Science
Professor Matthew Bailes elected Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science
Pioneering astrophysicist Professor Matthew Bailes has been recognised for his outstanding contributions to science by being elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.
Thursday 26 May 2022 -
- Health
- Technology
Swinburne research lets you meet (and treat) the voices in your head
World-first Swinburne-led clinical trials will test the use of virtual reality technology to help people with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders address and overcome auditory hallucinations.
Tuesday 24 May 2022 -
- Engineering
Producing electricity while protecting vulnerable coastlines
A new industry-linked Swinburne research project is using the power of wave energy to help coastal communities grapple with the threat of dangerous erosion.
Tuesday 15 February 2022 -
- University
Swinburne confirms top 50 spot for young universities
Swinburne University of Technology has ranked 50th in the world in the 2022 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings.
Tuesday 15 February 2022 -
- 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
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.