Our research ecosystem includes a number of strategic platforms and initiatives that are designed to help our partners find innovative solutions to their real-world problems.
Our research hubs
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Victorian Hydrogen Hub
In partnership with CSIRO and ARENA 2036, Swinburne’s Victorian Hydrogen Hub brings together the community to support sustainable manufacturing practices.
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MedTechVic
Medical Technology Victoria (MedTechVic) brings together design, digitalisation, manufacturing and people to co-create medical and assistive technologies of the future.
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Aerostructures Innovation Research (AIR) Hub
Swinburne’s AIR Hub is advancing the manufacturing of composite aerostructures, in partnership with CSIRO, Boeing and others.
Our research platforms
Design and innovation
Design Factory Melbourne
uses the design innovation process to solve complex problems, generate innovative solutions and forecast future scenarios, delivering prototype products, services and systems
Australian Technical Evaluation Network (ATEN)
is a proposed scheme to bring together a network of selected construction experts and testing facilities to evaluate building construction products and systems as to their fitness-for-purpose.
Innovation Studio
is Swinburne’s epicentre of creativity and disruption on campus, fast-tracking development and marketing of new ventures for students, start-ups and industry
Data and digital
Digital Capability Research Platform
develops digital technology solutions that go beyond traditional boundaries, with a focus on partnerships that have a social and economic impact
Digital Innovation Lab
integrates current and future digital technologies into the areas of health, manufacturing, agriculture, social science and smart cities
iHUB National Urban Research Platform
is a scalable, state-of-the-art, multi-layered networked facility that facilitates urban policy-making, plan-making and place-making
Engineering and manufacturing
Industrial Digital Transformation Hub
works with Victorian manufacturing SMEs to digitally transform businesses
Factory of the Future
is a state-of-the-art, business-led facility, working with industry to co-create their digital innovation journey
Swinburne-CSIRO Industry 4.0 Testlab in Composite Additive Manufacturing
is a pilot plant for a world-first process in additive manufacturing of carbon fibre composite materials
Manufacturing Futures Research Platform
is a pilot plant for a world-first process in additive manufacturing of carbon fibre composite materials
Innovative Planet
Energy Transition
harnessing sustainable and efficient solutions for decarbonising our economies and societies
Geotab–Swinburne Transport Innovation Hub
advancing data-driven research and innovation across connected transport, mobility and supply chains
Siemens Swinburne Energy Transition Hub
harnessing the power of research to pioneer innovative solutions for the pressing energy challenges of today through technological expertise and academic excellence
Supply Chain Decarbonisation
decarbonising supply chains for the future of green freight and logistics in Australia
Franco-Australian Indo-Pacific Centre for Energy Transition
further strengthens Australia and France’s bilateral relationship through strategic collaboration on sustainable and inclusive energy initiatives, while also supporting the energy transition needs in the Indo-Pacific region
Climate Hub
connecting global climate innovation with Australian opportunity through market entry, commercialisation and real-world impact
Science and industry innovation
Swinburne Quantum Nexus
drives discovery, collaboration, and real-world impact—strengthening Australia’s quantum capability, workforce, and global leadership through innovation and partnerships.
Futures Catalyst
enabling organisational leaders to make decisions that shape better futures.
Learn more about how we work with our partners
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Access Health and Community (AccessHC) partnership
Creating positive health outcomes in the community.
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ACMI partnership
Providing rich and diverse opportunities for collaborative public programming, research and thought leadership.
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Adobe partnership and Creative Campus Program
Australia’s first Adobe Creative Campus providing industry-standard software and digital literacy skills.
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Bendigo Bank partnership
Working together to create positive economic and social impact.
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Medibank partnership
Integrated health services, teaching collaborations and industry engagement activities.
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Position Promo partnership
Facilitating education and employment of Indigenous Australians through social impact initiatives.
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Richmond x Swinburne Partnership
Committed to working on projects for wider social and economic impact.
Our latest news
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Music therapy could help protect cognitive function in people living with dementia
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Swinburne research explores how music therapy could support brain function, memory and cognition in people living with dementia and help delay its onset.Tuesday 10 November 2026 -
Swinburne spinout to cut AI’s energy demands with breakthrough chip
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A new Swinburne spinout is tackling one of AI’s biggest infrastructure challenges: moving more information through data centres while using less energy.
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Swinburne JWST collaboration to receive prestigious 2027 Berkeley Prize from American Astronomical Society
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Swinburne leads the international team who have been awarded the American Astronomical Society’s 2027 Lancelot M. Berkeley Prize for the UNCOVER project
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Swinburne continues to rise in global subject rankings
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- Health
- Education
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Swinburne has achieved strong results across 26 subjects in the ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026.
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Swinburne joins global biomaterials research training program
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- Health
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Swinburne has joined the prestigious German Research Foundation-funded International Research Training Group (IRTG) on Multidimensional Biomaterials (MB)2 program
Monday 17 August 2026
Discover more of our research
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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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Research institutes
Our research institutes drive multidisciplinary collaboration – linking researchers with industry, business and community to maximise impact.
Contact the Swinburne Research team
Whatever your query, please contact the research team on +61 3 9214 4859 or via research@swinburne.edu.au.