
Introducing Our Research
The universities that make up the Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) are the engine room of new ideas that will shape Australia’s prosperity for years to come.
At ATN, the research we do has real-world impact. We are leaders in collaboration with industry partners and other universities to leverage the right skills in research, engagement and commercialisation. Our research drives benefits for the economy, for people’s health and safety, and for meeting the world’s biggest challenges.
Along with innovative, flexible, workplace-connected teaching and a deep commitment to access and social justice, research with real-world impact is a part of ATN Universities’ DNA.
ATN Universities are joined by The University of Newcastle.
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Curtin University |
RMIT University |
PainChek®
Improving quality of life for patients with dementia and their carers Autism Academy for Software Quality Assurance Developing employment opportunities for people living with autism New protein sources Innovating feed crops to meet global demand AROSE: Remote operations expertise leveraged between earth, the moon and space |
Innovative justice
Preventing family violence through systemic changes Biosolid management Saving time and money through improved understanding of wastewater risk Reducing the youth road toll Peer facilitators making the difference CAMS Driving cost-efficient and effective management of infrastructure assets |
University of South Australia |
UTS |
Pandemic drone
Monitoring the health of the crowd from a bird’s eye view Future Industries Institute Tackling industry challenges through collaboration FireFlight Commercialisation support enables local fire mapping technology to reach the world Mental health and suicide prevention Research-led transformations to practice and policy |
Algae biotechnology
A new global industry sector with mega potential based on microscopic species Safeguarding seafood Helping the seafood industry anticipate and avoid marine microbe threats Water security Holistic approaches to water management and drought preparedness Infrastructure robotics A game changer for worker safety and cost-effective maintenance |
Deakin University |
The University of Newcastle |
GreyScan
New sensing technology to protect against domestic terror threat and detect biohazards FormFlow New housing forms using iconic corrugated steel in bushfire zones HeiQ Australia Seamless partnership between industry and researchers creates global textile innovations Electric motorbike Unlocking hidden entrepreneurship to develop new products for global markets |
Printed solar cells
A new paradigm for renewable energy technology and job creation Quality Teaching A proven approach to enhancing teaching performance and accelerating student outcomes Hone Global Putting real-time decision making in the palm of farmers’ hands Viralytics Using the cold virus to kill cancer cells |