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.
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Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing
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Centre for Design Innovation
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Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science
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Centre for Mental Health and Brain Sciences
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Centre for Quantum Science and Technology Theory
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Centre for Social Impact Swinburne
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Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure and Digital Construction
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Centre for Transformative Media Technologies
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Optical Sciences Centre
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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Augmented Intelligence Group
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Bioengineering Research Group
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Consumer Experience and Innovation 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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Australia's road obsession is holding back productivity
- Business
Investing in more roads might help boost economic growth, but knowledge infrastructure is essential, writes Swinburne Professor Elizabeth Webster.Friday 16 January 2015 -
World-first intravenous psychedelic trial to treat binge eating to launch
- Health
The world-first IV-administered psychedelic trial for binge eating disorder will kick off this year at Swinburne.
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New research into optimising health, equity and safety for people in social housing
- Social Affairs
- Health
New social and public housing research into the High-Risk Accommodation Response program offers unabashed insight into the situations many Victorians found themselves in during the pandemic.
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Swinburne medical cannabis driving trial starts
- Health
Swinburne is leading a trial as part of the Victorian Government’s $4.9 million investment in developing an informed position on medicinal cannabis and drug driving.
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World first study of young adults’ brain activity shows TV and gaming boosts focus, while social media hinders it
- Technology
A world-first Swinburne-led study into young adults’ brain activity has found that TV and gaming are associated with increased focus, while social media is associated with decreased focus.
Thursday 07 August 2025
Our events
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Prato 2027 Safer Communities: Trajectories & Turning Points
Research- Research Impact
- Engagement
- Health
- Law
The Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science is hosting the Safer Communities conference in Prato, Tuscany, in 2027. Join us for the 20th anniversary of the conference!
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FMH PDP Workshop: The Good Lives Model of offending rehabilitation
Research- Research Impact
- Health
- Law
- Psychology
Professor Tony Ward introduces the underlying theory and practice guidelines of the Good Lives Model of offender rehabilitation (GLM)
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Forensic Mental Health Professional Development Program 2026 Conference
Research- Research Impact
- Engagement
- Health
- Law
The Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science at Swinburne University presents the annual Forensic Mental Health Conference Day. Join us for keynote speakers, presentations, and panel dicussion, and networking.
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2024 Swinburne Youth Space Innovation Challenge
Community- Innovation
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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.
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6th Australasian Youth Justice Conference. Better outcomes. Wherever you are. Whoever you are.
Research- Research Impact
- Engagement
- Indigenous
- Health
In collaboration with Department of Human Services SA, the Australasian Youth Justice Administrators (AYJA) will partner with the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science to deliver the 6th Australasian Youth Justice Conference: Better outcomes. Wherever you are. Whoever you are.
Visit conference website (6th Australasian Youth Justice Conference. Better outcomes. Wherever you are. Whoever you are.)
Contact Swinburne Research
Please direct your general enquiry to the research team on +61 3 9214 4859 or via research@swinburne.edu.au.