Research networks and partnerships bring VU together with other researchers, industry, business, not-for-profit organisations and the community.

VU networks and partnerships

Our research institutes and centres and faculty-based research create opportunities for collaborative research partnerships that take many forms, including:

• national and international academic and research student exchange
• visiting research fellowships
• joint publication of peer reviewed academic journal articles and book chapters
• collaborations with industry on specific research projects
• joint development of new technologies and inventions
• access to national research infrastructure

Industry benefits

Most of our research can be applied to industry and government to improve efficiency, productivity and outcomes. VU industry research partnerships can provide a variety of benefits and business and industry solutions including:

• collecting and analysing data to improve business performance and outcomes
• trials, testing and modelling to improve processes and products
• expert advice and strategic planning
• use of university facilities and equipment
• contract research and consultancy related to specific problems
• technology transfer and investment

We will help you understand the research process and work with you to maximise the benefits from the partnership.

You can participate in one of our research networks by contacting the relevant person in your area of research strength, or contact the Director of Innovation and Commercial Development.

Supporting research and development

Our pursuit of knowledge and technologies in nine specialised areas of research is supported by:

• government funding and research grants
• commercial income from university activities
• business investment
• philanthropic donors 

If you are an investor, contact the Director of Innovation of Commercial Development to find out about commercial opportunities to develop research.

If you are a philanthropic donor, contact the Director of Development and Executive Director of the Victoria University Foundation to find out how you can support specific research areas or the development of new technologies. 

Contact us

Ms Tina Rankovic
Director of Innovation and Commercial Development
Phone: + 61 3 99195316
Email: tina.rankovic@vu.edu.au

Ms Ros Casey
Director of Development and
Executive Director, Victoria University Foundation
Phone: +61 3 9919 1160
Email ros.casey@vu.edu.au