Strategies and initiatives
Our initiatives focus on bringing people and technology together for a better world.
Our strategic direction underpins everything we strive to achieve as a world-class university. We are committed to embracing our various initiatives to create impact and view these areas as integral parts of the Swinburne story.
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2025 Strategic Plan
We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university, where people and technology work together to build a better world.
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Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 is the next frontier, essential for the future of developing economies. At Swinburne, we’re using digital technologies to create social and economic impact as one of the only universities with a holistic 4.0 strategy.
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Sustainability and environment
At Swinburne, commitment to sustainability is one of our core values. It is embedded across our university and our daily operations as we seek to accelerate our efforts and goals to ensure a sustainable future.
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Submissions to government
Swinburne frequently makes submissions to government to shape policy decisions that affect both Swinburne and tertiary education in Australia more generally.
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Cultural diversity
Swinburne is a global culturally diverse and inclusive university. We cultivate and respect the strength that difference and cultural diversity creates.
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Learning and teaching at Swinburne
Our industry-relevant and technology-rich learning and teaching approaches focus on three key areas: graduate employability; digital-first; and high-quality teaching staff.
Want to read about our yearly highlights?
Our annual reports provide a summary of Swinburne’s achievements, financial and governance reporting. Our consultancy reports include compliance information and more detailed financial reports.
Indigenous and reconciliation initiatives
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Moondani Toombadool Centre
Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
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National Centre for Reconciliation Practice
Leading national academic, industry and community understandings of reconciliation, and helping to lead national systemic change in reconciliation.
Safety and equity
We all play a role in celebrating and maintaining safety and equity here at Swinburne. A safe and inclusive culture for staff, students and the wider community involves everyone.
We commit to the following initiatives to maintain a safe and equitable environment — free from discrimination and harassment.
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Equity and diversity
Regardless of race, religion, ability, sexuality or gender, Swinburne actively promotes a culture that is inclusive for all.
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Preventing sexual assault and sexual harassment
Swinburne commits to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment to all students, staff and visitors.
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Child safety
To create a safe environment for our students under 18 and children of staff, students and visitors, Swinburne has implemented the Victorian Safe Child Standards.
Research with impact
At Swinburne, 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.
News related to our strategies and initiatives
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- Education
Teachers are increasingly leaving the job. Upskilling could hold the key to Australia’s educational future.
Swinburne's Professor James Verdon writes for the Herald Sun.
- Student News
- University
Swinburne placement students to receive financial support
Eligible Swinburne students will soon be able to participate in a new government payment scheme to help ease the financial burden associated with unpaid placements. The Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) is a $331.65 weekly payment for the duration of mandatory, unpaid placement, available from 1 July 2025.
- Business
- Design
Swinburne recognises Indigenous leaders with honorary doctorates
Swinburne has awarded honorary doctorates to Ian Hamm and Jefa Greenaway, recognising their significant contributions to Indigenous leadership and design.
- University
- Media and Communication
Amber's dreams are becoming a reality at Swinburne
With support from Swinburne University of Technology’s Moondani Toombadool Centre, Graduate Diploma of Psychology student Amber Briggs is turning her dreams into a reality.
- Science
- University
- Sustainability
Swinburne announces Professor Joy Sumner as FACET Co-Director
Swinburne has announced Professor Joy Sumner as the new Co-Director of the Franco-Australian Centre for Energy Transition (FACET)
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- Education
Teachers are increasingly leaving the job. Upskilling could hold the key to Australia’s educational future.
Swinburne's Professor James Verdon writes for the Herald Sun.
Friday 23 May 2025 -
- Student News
- University
Swinburne placement students to receive financial support
Eligible Swinburne students will soon be able to participate in a new government payment scheme to help ease the financial burden associated with unpaid placements. The Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) is a $331.65 weekly payment for the duration of mandatory, unpaid placement, available from 1 July 2025.
Thursday 08 May 2025 -
- Business
- Design
Swinburne recognises Indigenous leaders with honorary doctorates
Swinburne has awarded honorary doctorates to Ian Hamm and Jefa Greenaway, recognising their significant contributions to Indigenous leadership and design.
Thursday 01 May 2025 -
- University
- Media and Communication
Amber's dreams are becoming a reality at Swinburne
With support from Swinburne University of Technology’s Moondani Toombadool Centre, Graduate Diploma of Psychology student Amber Briggs is turning her dreams into a reality.
Tuesday 29 April 2025 -
- Science
- University
- Sustainability
Swinburne announces Professor Joy Sumner as FACET Co-Director
Swinburne has announced Professor Joy Sumner as the new Co-Director of the Franco-Australian Centre for Energy Transition (FACET)
Monday 28 April 2025
Contact us
To learn more about our strategies and initiatives, please call our general enquiries number on +61 3 9214 8000.