We’re proud of our reputation for high-quality research here at Swinburne. Our research meets the demands of various organisations including industry, government, community organisations, not-for-profits, start-ups and entrepreneurs to improve the way we live and build a sustainable future.
Our research
Explore the work being conducted by our groundbreaking research centres and research groups. Alternatively, you can check out research institutes that drive multidisciplinary collaborations with industry, business and community to maximise research impact.
Research centres
Our research centres drive deep, discipline-based research. They are the engine room of our research performance and are also collaborative environments that support and develop our research talent, from early career researchers through to senior professors and research leaders. They are integral in enabling Swinburne to achieve research excellence and a high-ranking international reputation.
Business and law centres
Health, arts and design centres
Science, engineering and technology centres
Research groups
Our research groups are the foundation level of our research ecosystem. They are established when the quality, scale and impact of research grows beyond the capacity of an individual researcher. Ongoing development and peer support is of paramount importance with our research groups.
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Bioengineering Research Group
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Customer Experience and Insight Research Group
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Design, Manufacturing and Mechanics Research Group
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Fluid and Process Dynamics Research Group
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Information Systems for Social Impact Research Group
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Social and Environmental Sustainability in Organisations Research Group
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Social Psychology of Innovation Research Group
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Sport Innovation Research Group
Other research groups
- Cost of Living, Productivity and Inequality Research Group
- Social Media Research Group
- Law and Technology Research Group
Clinics
Swinburne is home to two health and wellbeing clinics at our Hawthorn Campus. Both provide specialist treatment and advice and are open to members and non-members of the Swinburne community.
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Partnered research centres and training hubs
Partnered Research Centres and Centres of Excellence are significant activities in areas of national importance. They focus on impactful research and transformative outcomes.
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Research facilities and equipment
We have a wide range of hireable research facilities and equipment, including world-class laboratories, telescopes and theatres.
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Swinburne Innovation Studio
The Innovation Studio is the epicentre of creativity and disruption here at Swinburne. Whether your idea is big or small — this is where your ideas turn into reality.
Looking for a world-class research institute?
Our research institutes drive multidisciplinary collaborations with industry, business and community to maximise research impact. Our flagship institutes build on the depth and excellence of our discipline-specific research activities.
Our achievements and success stories
Our partnerships have been instrumental in effecting change with industry, government, community organisations, not-for-profits, start-ups and entrepreneurs. Learn more about these inspiring stories.
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Swinburne Sarawak Research Centres and Clusters
Swinburne Sarawak’s designated research centres cultivate strength in specialist areas by concentrating resources in one place. Each centre consists of a group of researchers who collectively have a significant national or international profile.
Our news
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Swinburne’s Spotlight on STEM: A Night of Space Innovation with Shelli Brunswick
- Astronomy
- Technology
- Science
Swinburne University hosted a Spotlight on STEM event with space innovator Shelli Brunswick, exploring space technology, leadership, and career opportunities in the space industry
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Swinburne to advance cardiac care and asbestos detection with industry-engaged grants
- Health
- Science
Swinburne has secured two grants from Australia's Economic Accelerator Ignite program to support innovative commercialisation projects.
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Medical cannabis mysteries to be unlocked by new five-year NHMRC project
- Health
- Science
A new Swinburne-led medical cannabis investigation aims to help close the knowledge gap surrounding the drug and its potential in society.
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Swinburne educator excellence recognised in Australian Awards for University Teaching
- Health
- University
Swinburne educators Dr Faith Kwa, Associate Professor Junhua Xiao, Dr Jessica Mackelprang and Dr James Williams were recognised for their teaching excellence in Health Sciences for thr 2024 Australian Awards for University Teaching.
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Swinburne’s 2025 MedTechVic showcase celebrates innovation in collaboration
- Health
- Science
- University
- Technology
Swinburne University of Technology’s MedTechVic hub brought together researchers, industry partners and end users of medical and assistive devices at their recent 2025 annual showcase.
Thursday 20 February 2025
Our events
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Prato 2025 – Safer Communities: Creating better outcomes for justice involved people
Research- Research Impact
- Engagement
This Prato 2025 ‘Safer Communities’ conference is designed to bring together practitioners, legal decision makers, advocates, researchers and policy contributors to explore new and different ways of responding to criminal behaviour and the people who commit criminal acts, creating lasting positive impacts for people of all ages.
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Forensic Mental Health Professional Development Program | 2025 Conference Day
Research- Research Impact
- Psychology
We are excited to announce the launch of the Forensic Mental Health Professional Development Program Conference Day, to be held on Friday 4th July 2025, at our Hawthorn campus.
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Public Lecture: The Role of Serendipity in Scientific Discovery
Research- Science
Join us for a special lecture with Professor Matthew Bailes, Director of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav), celebrating his Prime Minister's Prize for Science.
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A Virtual Tour of Einstein’s Universe
Research- Science
In this talk, Swinburne's Professor Matthew Bailes will use an exciting new virtual reality tool to fly around a virtual universe, visiting many naturally occurring gravitational laboratories that astronomers use to test whether Einstein’s theories provide an accurate description of the Universe.
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2024 Swinburne Youth Space Innovation Challenge
Community- Innovation
- Science
Join us for an exciting journey beyond the earth and into space with the Swinburne Space Innovation Challenge! Learn about the Australian space industry and how to design solutions to unique space-based problems.
Register now (2024 Swinburne Youth Space Innovation Challenge)
Contact Swinburne Research
Please direct your general enquiry to the research team on +61 3 9214 4859 or via research@swinburne.edu.au.