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 connect people, planet and purpose for a sustainable future.
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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
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Driving meaningful progress in assisted living tech
- Technology
- Social Affairs
- Health
- Science
Swinburne’s MedTechVic hub annual showcase brings together research, lived experience and practical innovation in assisted living technologies. This year's theme was ‘Real innovation, real lives’, highlighting the hub’s ongoing commitment to driving inclusive innovation.
Thursday 12 February 2026 -
Swinburne researchers succeed in latest ARC Discovery Projects
- Science
Swinburne University researchers have been awarded more than $6.1 million in funding, across 12 projects, within the 2024 Australian Research Council Discovery Projects scheme.
Wednesday 08 November 2023 -
Swinburne contributes to $270.5m Australian manufacturing research initiative
- Engineering
- Technology
- Aviation
The Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) seeks to transform Australia's healthcare, aerospace, and construction sectors.
Monday 28 April 2025 -
Space-loving students find milky way to grow yoghurt in orbit
- Astronomy
- Science
High school students from across Victoria have sent bacteria to the International Space Station to test the possibilities of creating yoghurt in space.
Wednesday 22 December 2021 -
New Digital Manufacturing Hub launches at Swinburne to level up Australian industry
- University
- Engineering
- Sustainability
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
Our events
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Individual responsibility, policing, and surveillance: Examining dating app companies’ approaches to safety
Research- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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.
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Achieving Social Connection & Community Resilience: Joining the dots between policy, practice, research, and community
Research- Research Impact
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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.
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AI in Healthcare: Navigating the Human Experience
Research- Technology
- Health
- Information Technology
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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.
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Women's eSafety by Design
Research- Technology
- Business
- Information Technology
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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.
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Technology x Society Forum: Implementing Australia's AI Ethics Principles
Research- Technology
- Information Technology
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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
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.