• “We have been working with Swinburne on a social resilience project and have found the team to be very insightful, skilled, proactive and flexible to deal with. It has been a great experience working with such talented people.”

    Shweta Babbar , Chief Transformation Officer, Glen Eira City Council

  • Our vision

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    With a vision to bring people and technology together to build a better world, Swinburne is committed to creating the prototype of a new and different university for the 21st century.

Key benefits

World-class researchers and facilities

Access world-class researchers and facilities across a range of speciality areas, including design, engineering, science, computing, business, health, astrophysics, psychology and more.  

New talent

Access new talent and engage with the leaders of tomorrow. By hosting one of our students, you’ll benefit from their fresh insights, perspectives and skills. Options include student placements, student internships and collaborations with our PhD students. 

Agility

As a small-medium-sized dual sector university, Swinburne offers a level of agility that many other tertiary institutions can’t. We approach each new partnership with an open mind, can customise our offerings and services to your needs and, as our current and past partners have told us, like to “get things done”.  Simple as that. 

Unique programs and initiatives

Access our strategic initiatives that deliver innovative, commercially viable solutions to real-world problems. This includes the Innovations PrecinctDesign Factory MelbourneFactory of the FutureData for Social Good Cloud Innovation CentreIndustrial Digital Transformation HubDigital Capability Research Platform

Innovative solutions 

We’ll help you solve real-world problems affecting your organisation.  Over the last 100 years, Swinburne has excelled in innovation in learning, research and the way we approach our business. It’s in our blood.

Philanthropic impacts

Be the one making a difference and drive your corporate social responsibility agenda by contributing to valuable research projects.

All donations to Swinburne of $2 or more are tax deductible within Australia.

Networking opportunities

Meet like-minded individuals and form new business relationships across our growing research and business networks. At Swinburne, we’ve built a strong reputation for facilitating successful industry projects through our partnership initiatives.  

Research funding assistance

Our team has a great track record in accessing government grants and subsidies for research and development. Our membership across a number of centres of excellence has helped us create this competitive advantage.

  • Achievements and success stories

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    We don’t just talk the talk — we walk the walk. Read about some of our key partnerships, programs and recent success stories.

Latest news

  • World-first partnership with Adobe drives tech-fluency at Swinburne

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    • Technology
    • University

    Swinburne has become the first Adobe Creative Campus in the world to provide all staff and learners with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Adobe’s full offering of generative AI tools

    Tuesday 27 January 2026
  • Swinburne and UIIN showcase university-industry collaboration

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    • University

    Swinburne and UIIN teamed up to co-host a profound Australian Symposium, bringing together industry leaders, government representatives, researchers, and students for an insightful exchange.

    Friday 19 April 2024
  • Swinburne extends research and education partnership with Yarra Junior Football League

    • Education

    Swinburne University of Technology is extending their connection with the local community, furthering their partnership with the Yarra Junior Football League.

    Monday 18 December 2023
  • New Swinburne industry partners transforms business students’ career

    • Business

    Swinburne University of Technology’s new partnerships will deliver hands-on undergraduate and postgraduate learning outcomes.

    Monday 30 October 2023
  • Multicultural Film Festival calls for submissions highlighting diversity

    • Film and television

    The Multicultural Film Festival is returning in 2021 in collaboration with Swinburne to celebrate diverse stories of culture, with submissions now open.

    Friday 09 April 2021

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