Partnership stories

Learn more about how we work with some of our partners.

  • “Telstra provided funding to support the Swinburne Social Innovation Research Institute to establish, pilot and evaluate an interest-participation model for developing sustainable digital media skills and literacies for seniors aged 60 and over. Our partnership with the institute has been of great value to Telstra.”

    General manager, Digital Inclusion Chief Sustainability Office , Corporate Affairs, Telstra

Infrastructure partners can utilise

We’ve set up world-class infrastructure that’s leading the way in creating positive outcomes across industry.  

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 2027

Top 200 globally

US News Best Global Universities 2026–27

Success stories

From partnerships with SMEs, right through to our collaborations with large multinationals, we have earnt a reputation for accomplishing great outcomes. Read some of our recent success stories recently published in our Changemakers magazine.

  • Bringing the universe to the world

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    Research commercialisation

    Swinburne astrophysics research is not just helping us to understand the universe – it is also delivering the universe to movie audiences throughout the world. 

  • Smart Ageing

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    Research commercialisation

    Swinburne research is helping to ensure that people retain their memory and brain function as they get older.

  • Start-up and spin-off companies for research translation

    The mDetect team

    Research commercialisation

    Learn more about our successful spin-off companies, formed through research partnerships with businesses and industry.

  • Improving trial by Jury

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    Research commercialisation

    Swinburne has helped to make the job of juries easier – reducing retrials, costs and victim trauma.

  • Supporting STEM

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    Research commercialisation

    The Knox Innovation Opportunity Sustainability Centre at Swinburne is helping to switch on the next generation of Australian science students.

  • Comparing clouds

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    Research commercialisation

    Innovative software tools developed by Swinburne are making it easy for businesses to understand and get what they want from the cloud.

  • On track for outstanding outcomes

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    Research commercialisation

    Swinburne’s work on the Melbourne train fleet has saved money, prevented poor environmental impacts and even helped trains run on time.

  • Staying in the club

    Group of Richmond footballers arm in arm singing the theme song after a win

    Research commercialisation

    Swinburne and the AFL has developed a new mechanism to help clubs grow and thrive called The Swinburne Membership Satisfaction and Retention (MEMSAT) tool.

  • The steel standard

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    Research commercialisation

    Swinburne is giving Australian home owners access to fast, durable steel-framed housing.

  • Mental health help

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    Research commercialisation

    Swinburne is helping to make sure people have access to mental health support by developing free online services.

  • Data driven business policy

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    Research commercialisation

    The Swinburne industrial economics team has worked with government agencies to clean and link government datasets.

  • Getting to the root of the problem

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    Research commercialisation

    Swinburne scientists have helped develop new soil-wetting agents that significantly increase crop yield and farming sustainability.

  • A place to lay your head

    Boy huddled and alone on city street

    Research commercialisation

    Swinburne research is helping to reduce the risk of homelessness for young Australians.

  • Better information for more people

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    Research commercialisation

    Combating both information overload and ‘fake news’, Swinburne news sites are providing access to high-quality information and analysis to users around the world. 

  • Exploring the city with your phone

    Two people taking a scan of a funky bar code on their phone in a Melbourne lane way

    Research commercialisation

    New smartphone games developed by Swinburne are helping to connect people with the places they live.

Download your copy of the Research Impact magazine

Discover stories from a wide range of disciplines, including digital health, chemistry, artificial intelligence, materials science, urban sustainability and public policy.

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Recent highlights

In recent years, we’ve formed a number of major partnerships instrumental in creating widespread industry advancement. Read some of our latest news stories to find out more about these achievements.

  • 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
  • Swinburne and Sutton Tools to launch joint Smart Manufacturing Centre

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    • Technology
    • Engineering

    Swinburne and Sutton Tools are establishing a joint Smart Manufacturing Centre to work on projects in advanced manufacturing.

    Tuesday 27 April 2021
  • 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
  • Swinburne and Medibank extend first-of-its-kind partnership

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    • Health
    • University

    Swinburne and Medibank have renewed their three-year partnership to continue providing an integrated health services offering to the Swinburne community. 

    Tuesday 30 March 2021

Learn more about Swinburne partnerships