Achievements and recognition
Swinburne’s reputation as a leader in research and innovation is growing year-on-year. Our world-class researchers focus on projects that cross disciplines and make real-world differences.
Our research strengths
Our combination of focused research, valuable industry collaborations and investment in cutting-edge technologies, has driven significant research achievements and attracted recognition from around the world. Our four dedicated research institutes, two research platforms and 11 research centres ensure we are at the forefront of discovery.
A growing list of important research findings, business partnerships and spin-off companies, along with a steady increase in government grants and international rankings, puts Swinburne in an advantageous position for the future.
$44m external research income1
228 research degree completions2
1,963 indexed publications in 20233
16 five-star discipline areas4
Highly cited researchers
Seven Swinburne researchers were identified as leading researchers placed globally in the top 1% in their respective disciplines in 2023 by Clarivate Analytics Web of Science Group.
Top worldwide rankings
Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings has listed Swinburne in the top 250 of the world’s best universities, while Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings has listed Swinburne in the top 25 of the world’s best young universities.
More than our rank
Swinburne is also participating in global initiative More Than Our Rank to showcase our research success beyond traditional rankings.
More about our research achievements
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Rankings and ratings
Our standing in prestigious world academic rankings reflects our commitment to high-quality teaching, research and graduate outcomes.
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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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Achievements and success stories
We don’t just talk the talk — we walk the walk. Read about some of our key partnerships, programs and recent success stories.
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Start-up and spin-off companies for research translation
Learn more about our successful spin-off companies, formed through research partnerships with businesses and industry.
Significant research findings
Swinburne's research findings have a far-reaching impact on science, industry and the broader community. The university's researchers have made discoveries that have dramatically changed the face of fields ranging from medicine to social services, astronomy and aeronautical safety.
Explore some of our most recent research outcomes:
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- Social Affairs
Landmark Swinburne study exposes ongoing discrimination and homophobia
More than half of LGBTIQA+ young people in Australia have witnessed discrimination in community-based sport, according to a new Swinburne University of Technology study.
Friday 17 May 2024 -
- Technology
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Swinburne-founded software startup Fluency launches first product suite
Fluency, a startup co-founded by a Swinburne alum, is launching its first product suite aimed at streamlining manual documentation processes.
Friday 10 May 2024 -
- University
Swinburne's Social Innovation Institute backs projects on circular economy, ancestry and critical care nursing
Three Swinburne research projects have received seed funding from the Social Innovation Research Institute which helps support and co-create solutions to complex social problems.
Tuesday 23 April 2024 -
- Astronomy
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OzGrav 2.0: A ‘new era of astrophysics’ launched at Swinburne
The next phase in the world-leading ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery, dubbed 'OzGrav 2.0', launched this week at Swinburne University of Technology.
Wednesday 17 April 2024 -
- Technology
CSIRO and Swinburne level up Australia’s manufacturing sector with Industry 4.0 Testlab
The Testlab has showcased its world-first fully automated industrial-scale production facility using a 3D-printing approach to composite component creation.
Read more (CSIRO and Swinburne level up Australia’s manufacturing sector with Industry 4.0 Testlab )Wednesday 13 March 2024
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Research impact
Our researchers are dedicated to driving economic and social impact. We are searching for solutions at the intersection of technology and humanity, pushing the boundaries of what is possible and inventing the future.
1 Total external research income for 2023
2 Higher degree by research completions (Oct 2022 – Oct 2023)
3 Scopus indexed publications in 2023
4 16 discipline areas ranked 5 stars (well above world-standard), 2018 ERA report
Contact Swinburne Research
Whatever your query please direct your general enquiry to the research team on +61 3 9214 4859 or via research@swinburne.edu.au.