Our research & impact
Leading edge defence research in an increasingly complex security landscape.
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Collaborative impact across the globe
We’re an internationally recognised, successful, research-intensive university listed first in Australia for research excellence and impact. Though renowned for our excellence in defence research, we also generate new knowledge across a range of fields in non-defence related areas. Examples include bushfire prediction modelling, gender equality and healthcare policy.Â
Our research extends across the globe, and we value our community of world-class scholars who consistently produce high-quality research. ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Canberra fosters an excellent research environment; our international collaborations, study programs and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to make ground-breaking discoveries to help change industry and government.
Research facilities
From unique laboratories to one of the most comprehensive defence research libraries in the southern hemisphere, explore what we can offer you through our state-of-the-art research facilities.
Collaborative funding
We have expertise and experience working with our research partners, from conception through to commercialisation. We can advise on the potential to access Commonwealth and state-level funding dedicated to supporting innovative research between industry and universities.