Research institutes
Driving multidisciplinary collaborations with industry, government, business and community to maximise the impact of our research.
Our four flagship research institutes drive research collaboration across Swinburne, building on the depth and excellence of our discipline-specific research activity. With multidisciplinary research teams, they tackle big challenges that have the potential to transform.
They’re innovating across sectors, from game-changing technologies for energy storage to easing the burden on Australia's healthcare system with apps; mapping everyday acts of charity and volunteer work and leading Industry 4.0 developments within health and smart cities domains.
Worked with 140+ partners
280+ researchers across almost 200 cross-disciplinary projects
130+ events to engage our communities
Our research institutes
Outwardly focused and outcome-oriented, we partner with industry, government, community organisations, not-for-profits and more to find innovative solutions to real-world problems.
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Innovative Planet Research Institute
The Innovative Planet Research Institute applies innovative and socio-technical approaches to address challenges facing the world’s fast-growing cities.
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Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute
Discover Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute's research program, focusing on real-world health challenges across the lifespan. -
Social Innovation Research Institute
The Social Innovation Research Institute addresses the intersection between social elements and technology.
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Space Technology and Industry Institute
The Space Technology and Industry Institute solves company and community challenges with world-class space manufacturing, development and training capabilities.
Explore our research centres and groups
Our research centres and groups cultivate strength in specialist areas by concentrating resources in one place. All research centres have an excellent record of scholarship, publication and research funding.
Latest news
- Health
- Science
Swinburne to boost AI-driven design for dental devices with investment in H3D
Swinburne has invested in spinout company H3D, a cutting-edge tech company that is reinventing custom-fit devices using AI and automation.
- University
- Engineering
- Sustainability
New Digital Manufacturing Hub launches at Swinburne to level up Australian industry
Australian manufacturing productivity and resilience could rise by as much 30 per cent, thanks to a new Digital Manufacturing Hub led by Swinburne.
- Health
- Science
Swinburne to advance cardiac care and asbestos detection with industry-engaged grants
Swinburne has secured two grants from Australia's Economic Accelerator Ignite program to support innovative commercialisation projects.
- Science
- Sustainability
Swinburne joins global Green Steel Alliance to advance carbon-neutral ironmaking and steelmaking
Swinburne has become a founding member of the global Green Steel Alliance. The Green Steel Alliance brings together leading research and industry stakeholders from around the world to advance the transition to a green economy.
- Science
- University
- Engineering
- Astronomy
One step for mankind, a giant leap for the Roo-ver
This op-ed was originally published in the Herald Sun by Professor Alan Duffy, the inagural Director of the Space Technology and Industry Institute at Swinburne.
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- Health
- Science
Swinburne to boost AI-driven design for dental devices with investment in H3D
Swinburne has invested in spinout company H3D, a cutting-edge tech company that is reinventing custom-fit devices using AI and automation.
Monday 31 March 2025 -
- University
- Engineering
- Sustainability
New Digital Manufacturing Hub launches at Swinburne to level up Australian industry
Australian manufacturing productivity and resilience could rise by as much 30 per cent, thanks to a new Digital Manufacturing Hub led by Swinburne.
Monday 17 March 2025 -
- Health
- Science
Swinburne to advance cardiac care and asbestos detection with industry-engaged grants
Swinburne has secured two grants from Australia's Economic Accelerator Ignite program to support innovative commercialisation projects.
Wednesday 12 March 2025 -
- Science
- Sustainability
Swinburne joins global Green Steel Alliance to advance carbon-neutral ironmaking and steelmaking
Swinburne has become a founding member of the global Green Steel Alliance. The Green Steel Alliance brings together leading research and industry stakeholders from around the world to advance the transition to a green economy.
Wednesday 12 March 2025 -
- Science
- University
- Engineering
- Astronomy
One step for mankind, a giant leap for the Roo-ver
This op-ed was originally published in the Herald Sun by Professor Alan Duffy, the inagural Director of the Space Technology and Industry Institute at Swinburne.
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Our events
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Individual responsibility, policing, and surveillance: Examining dating app companies’ approaches to safety
Associate Professor Stefanie Duguay will present findings from her research on the effectiveness of dating apps' safety measures and their impact on addressing issues like misogyny and racism.
- Research Impact
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Achieving Social Connection & Community Resilience: Joining the dots between policy, practice, research, and community
The event presents the latest evidence from the Australian Research Council funded project ‘Activating Social Connection’, with a keynote from Hon. Dr Andrew Leigh MP. Speakers who are leaders in their fields will address practice and policy questions raised in the research and offer constructive, feasible actions for improvement.
- Technology
- Health
- Information Technology
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
AI in Healthcare: Navigating the Human Experience
Presented by the Social Innovation Research Institute at Swinburne.
This event will showcase cutting-edge research on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on healthcare professionals, students, and consumers, including how AI is used in healthcare, AI ethics, patient trust in AI, and students’ knowledge and attitudes towards AI in healthcare.
- Technology
- Business
- Information Technology
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Women's eSafety by Design
Join in a conversation envisioning a world of online safety and network with the eSafety Commissioner,Julie Inman-Grant, Swinburne researchers and Swinburne partner organisations working to end all forms of violence against women and children.
- Technology
- Information Technology
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Technology x Society Forum: Implementing Australia's AI Ethics Principles
We invite you to join Rita Arrigo, Strategic Engagement Manager at CSIRO National AI Centre and Professor Lawrie Zion, Associate Dean, Research and Industry Engagement, La Trobe University in conversation about implementing Australia's AI Ethics Principles.
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Research
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Individual responsibility, policing, and surveillance: Examining dating app companies’ approaches to safety
Associate Professor Stefanie Duguay will present findings from her research on the effectiveness of dating apps' safety measures and their impact on addressing issues like misogyny and racism.
Register now (Individual responsibility, policing, and surveillance: Examining dating app companies’ approaches to safety) -
Research
- Research Impact
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Achieving Social Connection & Community Resilience: Joining the dots between policy, practice, research, and community
The event presents the latest evidence from the Australian Research Council funded project ‘Activating Social Connection’, with a keynote from Hon. Dr Andrew Leigh MP. Speakers who are leaders in their fields will address practice and policy questions raised in the research and offer constructive, feasible actions for improvement.
Register now (Achieving Social Connection & Community Resilience: Joining the dots between policy, practice, research, and community ) -
Research
- Technology
- Health
- Information Technology
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
AI in Healthcare: Navigating the Human Experience
Presented by the Social Innovation Research Institute at Swinburne.
This event will showcase cutting-edge research on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on healthcare professionals, students, and consumers, including how AI is used in healthcare, AI ethics, patient trust in AI, and students’ knowledge and attitudes towards AI in healthcare.
Register now (AI in Healthcare: Navigating the Human Experience) -
Research
- Technology
- Business
- Information Technology
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Women's eSafety by Design
Join in a conversation envisioning a world of online safety and network with the eSafety Commissioner,Julie Inman-Grant, Swinburne researchers and Swinburne partner organisations working to end all forms of violence against women and children.
Register now (Women's eSafety by Design) -
Research
- Technology
- Information Technology
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Technology x Society Forum: Implementing Australia's AI Ethics Principles
We invite you to join Rita Arrigo, Strategic Engagement Manager at CSIRO National AI Centre and Professor Lawrie Zion, Associate Dean, Research and Industry Engagement, La Trobe University in conversation about implementing Australia's AI Ethics Principles.
Register now (Technology x Society Forum: Implementing Australia's AI Ethics Principles)
Learn more about Swinburne partnerships
Our research is inspired and informed by the needs of external partners. If you would like to collaborate on a project or seek our expertise to solve a problem, get in touch today, or learn more about Swinburne's vision, achievements and success stories
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Why partner with Swinburne
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Achievements and success stories
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Research engagement
Partner with us
For general enquiries across our research institutes or to be connected to the right people, call us on +61 3 9214 4859 or email research@swinburne.edu.au.