December 2011 - Issue #14
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Making future buildings safer
Inside a glass-walled laboratory, the effects of earthquakes and other forces of nature can be simulated on tomorrow’s structures.
Partnerships drive innovation
This issue provides an insight into how our research and education is driving innovation and contributing to improving lives, the environment and the economy.
Cultural divide finds digital bridge
A Swinburne-partnered project brings the benefits of home internet access to remote Indigenous communities, in many cases for the first time.
Online clinic offers helping hand
The Swinburne National eTherapy Centre is helping people with anxiety disorders to regain control through online support .
Instant perception a visionary marvel
Research at Swinburne has found that people are able to consciously perceive images even if displayed for as briefly as 1/1000 of a second, casting new light on so-called subliminal vision.
Electric buzz hits the road
It looks like any other Formula SAE racing car, but in the name of advancing electric car development Swinburne engineering students have replaced the standard petrol motor with a 60kW three-phase electric motor.
Virtual predictions beat destruction
New computer modelling capabilities at Swinburne will help Australian manufacturers design and test new materials and components.
Swinburne’s gSTAR heralds ‘mega science’
The Australian astronomy community is tapping into the superpowers of processing technology developed for gaming.
New light shines on dark mystery
Researchers have measured the cosmological distances to 200,000 galaxies, confirming the theory that a force stronger than gravity is at work.
Science of design builds value
Design requires high-quality research to advance knowledge and practice, says Ken Friedman, Dean of Swinburne's Faculty of Design.
Design Factory a creative hub
To develop Australia's creative innovation capability, Swinburne has adopted Finland's acclaimed Design Factory model.
New engineers solve 21st century problems
Recognising the need for skills to help manufacturers respond to today's global and sustainability challenges, Swinburne University of Technology is training a new style of engineer.
Frequent online shoppers
Australians lead the world when it comes to frequency of internet purchases, however research suggests online shopping is not the main cause of the current retail trade downturn.
Creative engineers find market niche
Swinburne engineering education innovation is providing Australian manufacturers with sought-after product design skills.IT tools give maths pizzazz
Research shows smart use of new technologies is boosting maths skills.
Talk a trigger for innovation
The significant potential of universities to add value to the economy and society remains relatively untapped in Australia, according to Swinburne University's Dr Bruce Whan.
Mental health researcher an e-pioneer
Broad dissemination of e-mental health technologies is a very important way of giving people access to timely mental health assistance, says Britt Klein, Director of Swinburne's National e-Therapy Centre.
Job search software engineered for success
Swinburne engineering alumnus Mike Giuffrida saw in the world wide web an opportunity most recruiters now take for granted.
Working the online space
Drawing on her background in building successful start-ups in the corporate service industry, Denice Pitt leads Swinburne’s new joint venture with jobs website SEEK providing degree programs online.
