The University of Melbourne supports Australia's commitment to a whole-of-nation effort to increase its sovereign defence capabilities through research in the national interest.
Our research capabilities range from training in defence ethics to biothreat forecasting and surveillance.
University of Melbourne researchers are at the leading edge of cybersecurity. We enable spectrum management in contested environments. Our research is improving the performance of ships and submarines.
We’re revealing the processes used by actors who spread disinformation to undermine democratic processes. And we investigate ideological extremism in the interest of national security.
The University will continue to engage with the Australian Government, partners and industry on projects and emerging opportunities related to defence and national security.
Research at the University of Melbourne is subject to Australian law. This includes the Export Controls Act and the Defence and Strategic Goods List. It complies with the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) in defence-related research. It is compliant with and approved under the relevant research ethics and integrity codes and is reviewed by the Research Due Diligence Advisory Group.
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Law and ethics
Our research examines the resolution of international disputes through law and supports ethical decision-making.
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Intelligence and misinformation
Our research helps counter malicious activities that manipulate information and influence opinions. We're at the leading edge of cybersecurity.
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Automation and computation
Our expertise ranges from quantum sensors and computation and trusted autonomous systems to explainable machine learning and AI.
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Policy and peacebuilding
Through our research, the University of Melbourne advances peacebuilding and conflict prevention, and fights disinformation.
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Human health and performance
Our research in CBRN and medical countermeasures and surveillance, enhanced human performance, military decision-making and multidisciplinary materials enhances the safety of Australians.
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Vehicles, materials and power
We're developing new materials, leading a national capability in power generation and distribution, and improving ship and submarine performance.
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Sensing and communications
We conduct research in sensor, signal, image and information processing, spectrum assurance, quantum sensing and computation, cryptography and blockchain.
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National security
Our researchers investigate ideological extremism, biosecurity risk analysis, failure detection, supply chain resiliency and more in the interest of national security.
Banner image: Australian Government Department of Defence
First published on 22 March 2024.
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