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Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology is a world-class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation and is now recognised as one of the world’s best universities under 50 years old.
With a reputation for quality education and cutting-edge research, we believe in bringing people and technology together for a better world.
Swinburne attracts academics who are making a real-world impact through their research and teachers who bring their expert knowledge and industry experience into the classroom.
Swinburne’s range of courses across 17 subject areas provide qualifications at an undergraduate and postgraduate level. As a dual-sector institution, we also offer vocational education, as well as shorter courses for professional development. All our educational offerings have been developed in consultation with industry to prepare graduates for a fast-moving, tech-rich future.
Swinburne is also focused on delivering research that creates economic and social impact. We aim to be the most industry engaged university in Australia, fostering close ties with industry, business and governmental organisations to ensure that our research produces innovative solutions to real-world problems.
Swinburne has been partnering with leading Australian and global organisations for decades to offer students authentic workplace experiences through Work Integrated Learning. All undergraduate learners receive real industry experience at Swinburne, through placements, internships or industry-linked projects, ensuring they graduate with the skills and experience to succeed in today’s competitive labour market.
Swinburne is spread over three campuses in Melbourne and one in Sarawak, Malaysia. Swinburne’s main campus in Hawthorn boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including the multi-million-dollar Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre and Advanced Technologies Centre, Smart Structures Laboratory, Neuroimaging Facility and OzSTAR and Ngarru Tindebeek supercomputers.
Importantly, we know our differences are what make us stronger — like smaller class sizes, a caring and vibrant community, and an environment where students, teachers, researchers and industry can come together to make an impact.    
Learn about our next gen courses, research, industry partnerships and more at Swinburne University of Technology.   

Swinburne University of Technology | World University Rankings | THE

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How do universities ensure their curricula meet the demands from industry, government and students for career-ready graduates equipped with vital transferable skills? Three experts explain how institutions are working to align higher education and skills development 

Listen to this podcast on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7bJ79bFxdLXYOWsIfKWaMr" data-mz="">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/campus-by-times-higher-education/id588209017" data-mz="">Apple podcasts</a>.Skills – whether you call them soft, transferable, power, productivity, work-based or human skills – have come to dominate the conversation about employability. The rapid advance of technology, coupled with a shrinking number of entry-level roles, means that graduates are looking for the capabilities that will give them an edge. Industry and governments, meanwhile, have their eye on the economic and innovation advantages that come with an agile, digitally literate workforce. To find out how institutions in the UK and Australia are working to close the skills gap and equipping graduates with a skill set adapted to the modern economy, we talked to:Sir David Bell is vice-chancellor and chief executive of the University of Sunderland. He is also vice-chair of Skills England. Sir David has served as Her Majesty’s chief inspector of schools, and his public sector roles include permanent secretary at the UK Department for Education, director of education and libraries for Newcastle City Council and chief executive of Bedfordshire County Council.Dawn Bennett is a higher education consultant, with a focus on graduate outcomes and student success. She is also founder of the Developing Employ-ability Initiative and a senior associate with consultancy Outside Opinion. She spent 14 years as the John Curtin distinguished professor of higher education and director of the Developing Employability and Creative Workforce Initiatives at Curtin University, Australia, and continues to engage in research. She is a former professional violist.Derek Harding is manager of the VET Educator Academy at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne. In this role, he works on professional development for staff to promote academic quality. A former high school teacher, he has experience in foundation education and instructional design. For more advice and insight on developing transferable skills from academics and experts from universities around the world, read our spotlight <a href="https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/soft-skills-hard-times" data-mz="">Soft skills for hard times</a>.If you would like advice and insight from academics and university staff delivered direct to your inbox each week, <a href="https://www.pages06.net/thewui/the-campus/" data-mz="">sign up for the Campus newsletter</a>.

Campus talks: the real-world power of soft skills

The sector should embrace online work placements 

Placement capacity has been shaken to its core by the Covid-19 pandemic, creating a huge backlog. We must look for sustainable alternative solutions, says Gilly Salmon

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