Research Institutes
Institute for Sustainable Systems and Technologies (ISST)
The
Institute for Sustainable Systems
and Technologies (ISST) is the flagship of the University of South
Australia's research capabilities in the built environment and sustainable
development area.
Its establishment is a result of the identification of sustainability as a priority area for immediate expansion of teaching and research in UniSA's academic profile. This coincides with the commitment made to environmental sustainability by the South Australian State Government, which was spelt out in the State Strategic Plan. ISST's mission also aligns with "environmentally sustainable Australia" national research priority.
Defence and Systems Institute (DASI)
The University of South Australia has announced the creation of a new Defence and Systems Institute (DASI) at Mawson Lakes campus, set to operate as world leader in research and education in complex systems from January 2007. more
Mawson Institute (MI)
Collaborating with leading researchers in science, engineering, information technology and manufacturing, the Mawson Institute addresses opportunities and future challenges facing Australia. Our focus is on the basic science and engineering that underpins ‘next generation’ manufacturing, providing new technologies based upon new knowledge and innovation that can be integrated into products or processes. Scientists and engineers will work in parallel, rather than sequentially, on concept and commercialisation, significantly reducing the time and steps for new product development.
Based at UniSA’s Mawson Lakes campus, the Mawson Institute is currently building state-of-the-art laboratories. These purpose-built facilities will support the innovation cycle from conception to creation, meeting the research and development needs of advanced manufacturers, and showcasing our ability to create and utilise new technologies.
Staff members at the Mawson Institute aim for and achieve excellence in their fields of research. This core of knowledge that the University boasts will see continued improvement in developmental strategies which will in turn bolster results for the community.