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With outstanding researchers and facilities, specialist institutes and centres, strategic platforms and initiatives, and a focus on high-quality and ethically sound research, sa国际传媒 is ranked among the top 300 research-intensive universities in the world.

We鈥檙e focused on delivering research that creates economic and social impact, and our researchers are producing innovative solutions to real-world problems across a range of disciplines and sectors. Our research degrees give students access to world-class researchers, first-rate facilities, training and support.聽

Learn more about sa国际传媒 Horizon 2025聽and our vision to bring people and technology together to build a better world. We are building sa国际传媒 as the prototype of a new and different university 鈥 on that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it.聽

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sa国际传媒 sa国际传媒 Strategy 2025

In pursuit of our Horizon 2025 moon shots, the sa国际传媒 sa国际传媒 Strategy 2025 articulates how our integrated research ecosystem and broad community of renowned experts is powered by a strong culture of collaboration, co-creation and a unique whole-of-system approach.

Our research ecosystem

sa国际传媒's research ecosystem includes six flagship research areas which are linked to either a research institute or research platform. These key entities are integrated within the university's innovation and commercialisation capabilities and the broader sa国际传媒 research community.

Space and Aerospace

sa国际传媒 is applying novel materials with bespoke design to deliver cutting-edge space and aerospace solutions. We are providing innovative solutions for communities and industry through our capabilities in astrophysics, astronomy, aerospace, aviation, advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence.

Innovative Planet

sa国际传媒 strives to meet the challenges of the modern world by embracing and accelerating urban technology, design, computer and data science, health and psychology, social science, and the hydrogen economy. We bring together industry and researchers to work towards a sustainable future to all.

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    Innovative Planet sa国际传媒 Institute

    The Innovative Planet sa国际传媒 Institute applies innovative and socio-technical approaches to address challenges facing the world鈥檚 fast-growing cities.

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    Victorian Hydrogen Hub

    In partnership with CSIRO and ARENA 2036, sa国际传媒鈥檚 Victorian Hydrogen Hub brings together the community to support sustainable manufacturing practices.

Med Tech and Health Innovation

With a view to creating a healthy and inclusive future, sa国际传媒 is focusing on real-world health challenges by exploiting our deep expertise in mental health, neuroscience, ageing, bioengineering, medical and assistive technology, data science, digital technologies, design and social science.

  • Iverson Health Innovation sa国际传媒 Institute

    Discover Iverson Health Innovation sa国际传媒 Institute's research program, focusing on real-world health challenges across the lifespan.
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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.聽

Innovative Society

We are creating a community of social innovators through research that tackles complex societal issues and utilises the potential of technology to strive for greater social equity. sa国际传媒 has a history of academic and industry leadership in reconciliation and explores the challenges relating to Australia鈥檚 reconciliation journey through a program of engagement, research and education.聽

Digital Capability

Utilising our high-level digital research capabilities, sa国际传媒 is striving to be a world-leader in digital disruption and innovation. We address the grand challenges of industry with expertise in big data, cybersecurity, advanced visualisation, data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI).

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    Digital Capability sa国际传媒 Platform

    The Digital Capability sa国际传媒 Platform positions sa国际传媒 as an internationally renowned聽organisation聽in digital research, digital disruption and innovation acceleration.

Manufacturing Futures

Acting as a conduit between research and industry, sa国际传媒 is utilising advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 to ensure Australia鈥檚 industrial future. We have world-leading expertise in advanced materials, industrial automation and robotics, advanced manufacturing, design, engineering, and data science.聽

Experience research at sa国际传媒

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Discover our standards

Learn more about our commitment to research ethics and integrity.

Our research infrastructure

We have set up world-class infrastructure that is leading the way in creating successful partnerships and positive outcomes across industry. 

Our research community

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    Indigenous sa国际传媒

    Discover more about our research collaborations and achievements, as well as resources for Higher Degree by sa国际传媒 students.

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    Defence research

    sa国际传媒 is committed to maintaining and enhancing Australia鈥檚 national defence and security through a holistic, dual-layer approach 鈥 detect and protect.

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    sa国际传媒's Chief Scientist

    Professor Virginia Kilborn is sa国际传媒鈥檚 Chief Scientist, leading sa国际传媒鈥檚 scientific community as a champion of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and research across the University.

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Our research events

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    Dare to Dream | 2026 Forensic Mental Health Nursing Conference

    Innovation in FMHN practice, improving nursing practice and consumer outcomes.

    Thu 12 February to Fri 13 February
    9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    sa国际传媒 Hawthorn campus
    TBC
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    Prato 2025 鈥 Safer Communities: Creating better outcomes for justice involved people

    This Prato 2025 鈥楽afer Communities鈥 conference is designed to bring together practitioners, legal decision makers, advocates, researchers and policy contributors to explore new and different ways of responding to criminal behaviour and the people who commit criminal acts, creating lasting positive impacts for people聽of all ages.聽

    Tue 30 September to Thu 2 October
    12:00 AM — 11:59 PM
    Monash University Prato Centre, Italy
    A$930 Early bird
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    Public Lecture featuring Dr Katie Mack

    Join us for an exclusive Melbourne event with聽Dr Katherine (Katie) Mack, one of the world鈥檚 leading theoretical astrophysicists and science communicators, as she explores the universe鈥檚 most dramatic finale鈥its end.

    Tue 15 July
    6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
    Hawthorn Campus
    $15 Booking essential | Limited seats available
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    Quantum Navigation: Charting new landmarks

    Join us for a one-day workshop that brings together the navigation and quantum sensing communities to explore the potential of quantum sensors as field-deployable solutions for resilient navigation.

    Fri 11 July
    9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
    Hawthorn Campus
    Free
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    Forensic Mental Health Professional Development Program | 2025 Conference Day

    We are excited to announce the launch of the Forensic Mental Health Professional Development Program Conference Day, to be held on Friday 4th July 2025, at our Hawthorn campus.

    Fri 4 July
    9:00 AM to 4:30 AM
    Hawthorn campus - Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre (AMDC) & Online
    $145

1 Total external research income for 2024
Higher degree by research completions (November 2023 鈥 November 2024)
3  indexed publications in 2024
4 Ranked in the top 300 universities worldwide for leading the way in social and environmental sustainability by QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025

Contact the sa国际传媒 sa国际传媒 team

Want to know more about the world-class research taking place at sa国际传媒 University of Technology? Call +61 3 9214 4859 or email research@swinburne.edu.au to speak with the team.  

 

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