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.
Our research hubs
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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.
Our research 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 Studio
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 Capability Research 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
Engineering and 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
Manufacturing Futures Research Platform
is a pilot plant for a world-first process in additive manufacturing of carbon fibre composite materials
Innovative Planet
Energy Transition
harnessing sustainable and efficient solutions for decarbonising our economies and societies
Supply Chain Decarbonisation
decarbonising supply chains for the future of green freight and logistics in Australia
Siemens Swinburne Energy Transition Hub
harnessing the power of research to pioneer innovative solutions for the pressing energy challenges of today through technological expertise and academic excellence
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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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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Swinburne’s new Health Innovation Research Institute
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Swinburne has named a new health innovation hub after the late Professor Don Iverson.Wednesday 25 May 2016 -
Swinburne creates Innovation Precinct
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Swinburne has announced a new hub for research-led innovation, commercialisation and entrepreneurial activity.Friday 11 March 2016 -
5G garbage trucks driving the future of smart cities
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A pioneering Swinburne partnership with Brimbank City Council will help identify roadside issues and slash maintenance costs, supported by the Federal Government.
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Swinburne partners with Polytechnic University of Turin in Italy
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University partnership sees postgraduate students collaborate across two innovation precincts.Wednesday 16 March 2016 -
Swinburne’s Professor Bronwyn Fox awarded prestigious science medal
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Professor Bronwyn Fox has been awarded the 2020 Medal for Excellence in Scientific Research from the Royal Society of Victoria
Wednesday 11 November 2020
Discover more of our research
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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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Research institutes
Our research institutes drive multidisciplinary collaboration – linking researchers with industry, business and community to maximise 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.
