Technology, computing and AI

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Leading the next wave of new and emerging technologies

From discovery to implementation, technology evolves at a rapid pace. Advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Quantum technologies, Internet of Things (IoT), Cyber Security and Augmented and Virtual Reality technologies are forcing industries to change.

At Adelaide University, we work across a broad range of industry sectors such as health, defence and space, mining, creative industries, food, wine and agriculture to help solve challenges that lead to new world leading technology solutions that deliver impact.


What we do and how we partner

At Adelaide University, our technology experts work with government, industry and community to solve challenging problems and deliver meaningful and impactful outcomes.

Developing quality, purpose-driven technology solutions is a collective effort. Our multi-disciplinary approach ensures access to experts across disciplines like computer science, engineering, digital and industrial design, mathematical sciences and psychology, including human factors, that interplay to deliver valued outcomes for our partners.

We work with industry partners to apply transformative technologies including:

  • Machine learning: Realising the benefits of the global technological revolution in machine learning, AI, computer vision and deep learning.
  • Quantum materials and technologies: Exploring the role of quantum sensing, quantum communications, and quantum photonics to deliver new capabilities in telecommunications, defence and medical sciences.
  • Industrial AI: Empowering industry to advance the adoption of AI to develop solutions for autonomous and augmented intelligence systems.
  • Immersive technologies: Applying augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), digital interactive and immersive technologies to enhance user capability and create new products, services and experiences.
  • Data science and analytics: Enabling pattern recognition and detection of anomalous behaviour to develop causal representations of complex systems, digital twinning and utilising visualisation for decision-making.
  • Smart manufacturing: Applying technologies to advance manufacturing practices with the goal of enhancing quality, productivity, flexibility and agility.

Engage and work with our research experts and professional staff

Access our infrastructure, facilities and technology

Connect with research centres that meet your needs

Access a variety of funding options to support R&D initiatives

Engage with our talented students and graduates


Explore our capability and impact in technology, computing and AI

Our ambition is to be world leading and world referenced, achieving recognition for driving positive change through education, research, and collaboration. We measure our success by the societal benefit we deliver; shaping knowledge, improving lives and strengthening communities through what we do and who we partner with. Together, we can create real-world impact.

Our aspirations include:

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Australia's most connected university

Building on our 7,000 strong partnerships with industry and collaborators

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Top in Australia for student employment

Aims to be ranked as the best university nationally for student employment outcomes

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Top 1% of universities worldwide

Aims to be sustainbly ranked in the top 1% of universities globally

Our research centres work closely with industry on projects that deliver transformative improvements using smart technology, artificial intelligence, mixed reality and more.

Industrial AI Research Centre

Bringing together experts from across computer sciences to develop solutions for autonomous and augmented intelligence systems.

Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing

Where future generations of high precision, high sensitivity optical sensors are created.

Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments

Positively influencing the world by changing people’s realities.

Adelaide University offers bachelor, master, PhD, and executive programs aligned to sector needs, helping partners develop skills, build capability, and grow the workforce.

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Extend your career in a technology, computing and AI-related industry

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Find a research project: explore PhD and industry collaboration opportunities

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Get in touch to explore how Adelaide University can support your business goals. Make an enquiry online or call us to discuss partnership opportunities.

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