Research Institute & Centres

Torrens University’s Research Institute and Centres facilitate research in specific areas of interest and deliver high level research products that impact society.

About our Research Institute & Centres

Our Research Institute and Centres provide multidisciplinary and collaborative research environments aligned to our themes to foster supportive networks. They embody a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and tap into the synergies that already exist between different disciplines and academic teams across the university.

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CHEF | Torrens University
Axis Research Health Institute

Unites world‑class expertise in public health, mechanistic discovery, health systems research, and translational innovation to accelerate breakthroughs from discovery to real‑world impact.

COCA | Research Institutes | Torrens University
Centre for Organisational Change and Agility (COCA)

Our practice and theory-informed research approach spans research topics from finance and global project management, global supply and value to leadership, business systems and organisational behaviour.

AIRO | Research Institutes | Torrens University
Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Optimisation (AIRO)

Cutting-edge research in Artificial Intelligence and Optimisation provides leadership and creating intelligent solutions to benefit societies. Starting with industry, community, professional bodies, and government’s needs, we engage in the research process with collaborators, end users and advisors.

Public Health Information Development Unit (PHIDU)

Torrens University Australia also hosts the Public Health Information Development Unit (PHIDU), which is committed to providing information on a broad range of health and other determinants across the lifespan.

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