Our strategic direction underpins everything we strive to achieve as a world-class university. We are committed to embracing our various initiatives to create impact and view these areas as integral parts of the Swinburne story.

  • Introducing Ad Astra_2030: to the stars

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    Building on the momentum of Horizon 2025, we are delivering an even more ambitious agenda to bring people and technology together to build a better world.

  • Industry 4.0

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    Industry 4.0 is the next frontier, essential for the future of developing economies. At Swinburne, we’re using digital technologies to create social and economic impact as one of the only universities with a holistic 4.0 strategy. 

  • Sustainability and environment

    At Swinburne, commitment to sustainability is one of our core values. It is embedded across our university and our daily operations as we seek to accelerate our efforts and goals to ensure a sustainable future.

  • Submissions to government

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    Swinburne frequently makes submissions to government to shape policy decisions that affect both Swinburne and tertiary education in Australia more generally.

  • Cultural diversity

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    Swinburne is a global culturally diverse and inclusive university. We cultivate and respect the strength that difference and cultural diversity creates.

  • Learning and teaching at Swinburne

    Our industry-relevant and technology-rich learning and teaching approaches focus on three key areas: graduate employability; digital-first; and high-quality teaching staff.

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Indigenous and reconciliation initiatives

  • Moondani Toombadool Centre

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    Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne are guided by community wisdom and leadership, shaping governance, student services, teaching and learning, research, staff, culture, and engagement.

Safety and equity

We all play a role in celebrating and maintaining safety and equity here at Swinburne. A safe and inclusive culture for staff, students and the wider community involves everyone.

We commit to the following initiatives to maintain a safe and equitable environment — free from discrimination and harassment.

  • Equity and diversity

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    Regardless of race, religion, ability, sexuality or gender, Swinburne actively promotes a culture that is inclusive for all.

  • Preventing sexual violence and harm

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    Swinburne commits to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment to all students, staff and visitors.

  • Child safety

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    To create a safe environment for our students under 18 and children of staff, students and visitors, Swinburne has implemented the Victorian Safe Child Standards.

Research with impact

At Swinburne, our researchers are dedicated to driving economic and social impact. We are searching for solutions at the intersection of technology and humanity, pushing the boundaries of what is possible and inventing the future.

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News related to our strategies and initiatives

  • Barak Wonga Oration 2020: Enduring Legacies of Aboriginal heroes

    • University

    The Barak Wonga Oration serves to advance understandings in the wider community on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues.

    Tuesday 24 November 2020
  • Siemens Australia CEO Jeff Connolly named adjunct professor of Swinburne

    • University
    Mr Jeff Connolly has been appointed in recognition of his contributions to the university and Industry 4.0 in Australia.
    Monday 01 April 2019
  • Rebecca's journey to Swinburne

    • Social Affairs
    Compelling accounts of refugee and migrant settlements in Australia - Rebecca Mayol.
    Thursday 07 March 2019
  • Swinburne commits to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

    • University
    In a push to ensure a sustainable future Swinburne has committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
    Wednesday 27 June 2018
  • ATAR boost for young entrepreneurs at Swinburne

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    • University

    A new partnership between Swinburne and the Marketing Innovation Entrepreneurship Lab (MIELab) will allow Victorian Year 10 and Year 11 students who successfully complete the Shark Tank eSchools entrepreneurship program to receive an ATAR boost.

    Friday 30 July 2021

Contact us

To learn more about our strategies and initiatives, please call our general enquiries number on +61 3 9214 8000.

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