At Swinburne, we provide access to world-class researchers and facilities that can help solve problems and create competitive advantages in your organisation. By collaborating with us you can enjoy a number of unique benefits, including access to world-class research talent and the flexibility that comes with working with a medium-sized, dual-sector university.
Why partner with us?
Top 300 globally
Academic Ranking of World Universities 2025
Top 300 globally
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
Top 300 globally
QS World University Rankings 2026
Top 150 globally
US News Best Global Universities 2025–26
Our research
Our research is built on outstanding researchers, specialist centres and a focus on high-quality and ethically sound research for societal benefit and scientific discovery.
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Research institutes
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Research centres, groups and clinics
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Research platforms and initiatives
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Research facilities and equipment
Strategic initiatives
Our research ecosystem is also supported by a number of strategic initiatives designed to help partners find innovative solutions to real-world problems.
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Factory of the Future
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Swinburne Innovation Studio
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Swinburne Design Factory Melbourne
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Digital Capability Research Platform
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Industrial Digital Transformation Hub
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Data for Social Good Cloud Innovation Centre
Achievements and success stories
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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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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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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.
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Research achievements and recognition
Swinburne’s reputation as a leader in research and innovation is growing year-on-year.
Search for a researcher
Whether you’re looking for a potential collaborator, PhD supervisor or expert to provide a media comment, our database will help you find who you need.
Recent news
In recent years, we’ve formed a number of major partnerships instrumental in effecting widespread industry advancement.
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- Sustainability
- Technology
French climate-tech startups to join international Climate 4.0 Hub at Swinburne
Six French climate-tech startups to join FACET’s Climate 4.0 Hub Flagship Accelerator, hosted at Swinburne’s Hawthorn campus.
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- Engineering
- Student News
Award-winning engineering student solution to benefit remote village
Swinburne engineering students’ waste-to-resource solution has been implemented in a Timor-Leste village.
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- Design
- Technology
- Health
- Science
Award-winning interactive tool helps patients better understand inherited cancer risk
Swinburne, in partnership with the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the University of Melbourne have developed The Cancer Risk Thermometer, an interactive decision support tool
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- Design
- Technology
- Education
Future Services Studio imagines the next chapter of Australian design
The Future Services Studio workshops held during Melbourne Design Week 2026 brought together industry, research and the public to explore progressive design methods and the practical integration of generative AI.
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- Technology
- Education
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Swinburne helps accelerate medical innovations through ACMD partnership
Swinburne is a partner in the new hospital-based engineering research centre, the Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD).
Thursday 11 June 2026
Specific research services
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Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science
Our team works alongside government and industry partners to develop best practice models of care and treatment.
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Statistical services
We provide statistical services with data-driven and evidence-based solutions aimed at providing valuable insights for our partners.
Swinburne Industry Research Advisory Board
Comprising leaders from government and business in Australia and throughout the region, the Swinburne Industry Research Advisory Board (SIRAB) contributes to the work of Swinburne and its partners by offering the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research its advice, expertise and experience.
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Read our intellectual property information
Our intellectual property (IP) policies helps us create impact through science, technology and innovation.
Want to utilise our research services?
Contact our research team to discuss your requirements.