Explore Deakin’s research ecosystem

Our research brings together industry partners, specialist institutions and experts to build knowledge that benefits society and strengthens public trust, while supporting researchers at every stage of their careers to contribute globally. Discover what makes Deakin’s research unique.

Collaborating with industry

Harness the best of our researcher expertise and facilities to translate your idea from concept to impact and solve the problems that matter. 

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Cutting-edge facilities

Transformative research is driven by world-class laboratories, specialised equipment, technology and collaborative spaces that accelerate trusted results. 

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Institutes and centres

Experience our flagship research institutes and interdisciplinary centres to collaborate with specialist teams and facilities and move from discovery to application.

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Empowering our researchers

We support our talented researchers at every stage of their career through funding, tailored programs, workshops and training. 

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A lab built for battery innovation

Based in the Battery Research and Innovation Hub, Dr Mega Kar is developing the next generation of safe, non‑flammable, and sustainable sodium‑battery electrolytes. 

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Find a Deakin expert

We can help you to find researchers and collaborators to help your organisation thrive, supervise your PhD and create, solve, advise and educate. 

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Thanks to our world-class research and innovation ecosystem, we are well positioned to address major challenges and priorities for the nation and society at large.

Matthew Clarke

Deakin Distinguished Professor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation

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Browse research by faculty and school

Explore Deakin’s research landscape and get to know the groups, projects and partnerships that sit within the faculties of Arts and Education; Business and Law; Health; and Science, Engineering and Built Environment. 

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Learn about research integrity

Find out how Deakin fosters a responsible and ethical research environment that protects the quality and credibility of our work and supports researchers and partners at every stage of the research lifecycle. 

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Join a community of more than 2000 world-leading research experts dedicated to making a difference. Email Deakin research with any questions.

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