Our research
We aim to transform lives and enhance communities. Industry connection allows our researchers to explore real-world challenges and make a difference, both locally and globally.
Key research areas
We have five main interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research areas that are regionally relevant and globally significant. They also relate to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Engage in self-determining, reciprocal and ethical partnerships with stakeholders, such as community and industry, to address key regional, national and international matters
Approaches to prevent disease, manage chronic physical and mental health disorders and promote healthy living across all ages locally and globally
Boosting tech capabilities to improve efficiency (AI, data science, IoT, automation and optimisation), enhance security (energy and cyber) and drive innovation across industries
Collaborating with industry to address local environmental and community needs and challenges, including sustainable management of natural resources, net-zero transitions through adoption of new and innovative technologies, climate and disaster resilience and adaptation, and ecosystem conservation and restoration
Partnering with regional communities to improve education participation from early childhood to post-secondary, build seamless employment pathways, promote equity and enhance sustainability and liveability
Our academics
Looking for a researcher, supervisor, course coordinator or media comment? Search our academic database by name or field of research.
Our research centres
Australia's leading academic think-tank on Reconciliation.
Smart solutions for smarter, more resilient communities and industries.
Transforming the future health and wellbeing sector.
Harnessing the power of big data and technological innovation.
Conserving, protecting and transforming our regions.
Supporting innovative research and evaluation to create a transformative impact.
Preparing for the new energy of tomorrow, today.
Our research groups
How we enable research
We ranked #175 in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024. We’re proud of this achievement, and we know it’s our researchers who make it possible.
We support our researchers every step of the way with access to clear guidance, practical resources, peer networks and professional development opportunities, so they can deliver research that makes a real difference. Our policies and training programs ensure research is carried out responsibly, ethically and with full transparency.
We support our researchers every step of the way with access to clear guidance, practical resources, peer networks and professional development opportunities, so they can deliver research that makes a real difference. Our policies and training programs ensure research is carried out responsibly, ethically and with full transparency.
Graduate Research School (GRS)
This is our hub for our graduate research activities – where our community of supervisors, coordinators and research students come together. Explore our latest research projects, meet the staff and find out how we support emerging and early‑career researchers.
Meet our research and innovation leaders
Professor Iven Mareels, Professor Wendy Wright and Dr Mark Potter drive Federation’s research strategy and shape the policies that support ethical research and training. Read their bios.
