Collaborative & commercial research
Research networks and collaborations bring Victoria University (VU) together with other university researchers, industry, business, government, not-for-profit organisations and the community.
The Research Facilitation and Development Unit within the Office for Research assists with building these important research collaborations to encourage and support research activities, create applied research opportunities, and develop innovative and enterprising solutions to help make research and commercial impact to benefit the world.
In 'Collaborative & commercial research':
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Current collaborators
VU undertakes multidisciplinary research in partnership with government, industry, not-for-profit organisations and other universities in Australia and overseas. -
Contract research, investment & licensing
We provide strategic advice, consultancy, new and improved products, processes and technologies that can be used by business, industry and government.
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Current collaborators
We conduct research in a diverse range of research areas in collaboration with many partners, including:
- Western Health
- Department of Human Services
- Australian Institute of Sport
- CSIRO
- Sustainability Victoria.
VU research expertise & facilities
Take advantage of VU's research expertise in our research focus areas and cutting-edge facilities to develop your research project and further your networks.
We are one of just seven Australian universities to receive a five-star rating from the Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations for our facilities and infrastructure.
Commercial, contract and consultancy research
We provide strategic and comprehensive research expertise, know-how, intellectual property, new and improved products, processes and technologies that can be utilised by business, industry and government to enhance their competitive advantage in their commercial endeavours.
Please contact us for assistance in collaborating with our specialist College researchers to research and develop ideas, visions and innovations.
Contact us
Executive Manager
Mr David Kay | +61 3 9919 5440 | david.kay@vu.edu.au
Colleges of Business, Education and Law & Justice
Mr Alexander Burns | +61 3 9919 5970 | alexander.burns@vu.edu.au
Colleges of Health & Biomedicine and Sport & Exercise Science
Dr Andrew Gaff | +61 3 9919 5405 | andrew.gaff@vu.edu.au
Colleges of Arts and Engineering & Science
Dr Patrick-Jean Guay | +61 3 9919 2993 | patrick.guay@vu.edu.au