Explore our research capability

The University of Melbourne is a place where people convene to think deeply about complex issues. And to solve big problems.

Whether you’re working in health, engineering, business or the arts, our interdisciplinary research groups can work with you to create, solve, advise and educate.

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Leverage our strong reputation

Since the University’s foundation in 1853, we’ve made a significant contribution to life in Australia and globally, through research, teaching and community engagement. Over the years we’ve built strong capabilities in all three areas. And we’ve established close relationships with cultural institutions, government, industry, not-for-profits and social organisations.

We have a proud track record for intellectual rigour and robust research methods. We’re a top-ranked University that understands the importance of a powerful brand and a strong reputation. This means we conduct ourselves with the highest commitment to ethics and integrity, and confidentiality.

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Access our experts

The breadth of our research fields means you can access expertise across many disciplines. We’ll connect you with individuals who are experts in their fields.

Meet our experts

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Work with our interdisciplinary research groups

If you need expertise covering a range of fields, our experts work in clusters of knowledge on major issues facing our world. We can assemble an interdisciplinary group of experts to tackle your problem from different angles.

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Precincts of expertise

When you work with us you’ll not only work with incredible people, you’ll access our leading industry precincts. These innovation precincts bring together the very best minds, technology and resources in the one location. You’ll work side-by-side with like

Learn about our research precincts

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