Education, Research and Engagement
Education, Research and Engagement
As Australia’s University of Enterprise, the University of South Australia aspires to be a leader in translating the knowledge generated by our research into real world outcomes.
UniSA is committed to solving complex problems. We collaborate closely with government, industry, business, the professions and other community groups to ensure our research and consultancy is conducted with an emphasis on applied knowledge.
UniSA supports the Department of Defence and Defence industry through our undergraduate and post-graduate study and research options, and engagement in translational research with a focus on end-users.
The university provides a range of Bachelor, Master and PhD programs that align to the defence sector’s needs in developing and transforming its future workforce. Students can work in the defence industry in STEM-focused jobs and other fields, like business or health.
UniSA has alliances with international defence companies, allowing students to study and engage in collaborative research, or enhance employability through overseas exchange experiences in countries such as France, Sweden, the UK and USA.
Study at UniSA for an unstoppable career with key Australian and international defence companies and Australia’s many small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs).
In partnership with the defence sector we work to develop our graduates for employment in businesses that supply and support the Australian Defence Force.
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The Australian Government has invested $200 billion to modernise the nation’s defence capability and workforce, in both traditional and multi-disciplinary roles.
Australian Government Department of Defence, Defence Industrial Capability Plan 2018
The University of South Australia engages in defence research that is inspired by challenges and opportunities through partnerships with end users.
We conduct research in collaboration with large defence companies, along with hundreds of small-to-medium companies who are critical to the nation’s defence industry. We also work closely with the Defence Science Technology Group on major defence research projects and other Australian and overseas universities. Our research is underpinned by excellence and the passion of our researchers. We translate knowledge and generate it into real world outcomes.
UniSA is a globally connected university, with staff and students coming from more than 90 countries. We have more than 2,500 industry and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement.
Our research engages with the defence industry contributing to Australia’s sovereign capabilities.
Our focus on supporting defence industry excellence and innovation is demonstrated by our collaborative relationships with the businesses involved in defence.