Research centres

Research centres

With more than 150 research centres and networks, we are one of the world’s leading research-intensive universities.

Research centres

With more than 150 research centres and networks, we are one of the world’s leading research-intensive universities.

Flagship centres

Our multidisciplinary initiatives bring together researchers from across the University to problem-solve the world’s greatest challenges – including climate change, youth mental health, and the growing incidence of chronic diseases. 

Brain and Mind

The Brain and Mind Centre brings patients, support groups and carers together with scientists and clinicians to research mental health and neurological diseases, from depression to Parkinson's.

Chronic diseases

The Charles Perkins Centre tackles some of the greatest health challenges humanity has ever faced: obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and related conditions through innovative research.

Environment

The Sydney Environment Institute features research from a wide range of social science and humanities disciplines to explore how we identify, live, and adapt to climate change.

Nanotechnology

The University of Sydney Nano Institute is taking the field of nanoscience to new levels, with technologies in biosecurity, green energy, and medicine. The next giant leap is seriously small.

Net Zero

The Sydney Net Zero Institute supports practical decarbonisation solutions to help the world meet its climate change goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Policy

The Sydney Policy Lab builds collaborations for lasting policy change – to strengthen democracy, reduce inequality and empower communities.

Southeast Asia

The Sydney Southeast Asia Centre comprises 400+ academics working on economic and social reform in Southeast Asia, infectious diseases and the environment.

Other key initiatives

We are building research capacity and partnerships in several other key initiatives.

Biomedical

The Sydney Biomedical Accelerator is a first-in-Australia precinct that will fast-track discoveries to healthcare.

Cannabinoids

The Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics is advancing cannabinoid-based treatments.

Cardiovascular

The Cardiovascular Initiative addresses cardiovascular health through multidisciplinary research.

China studies

The China Studies Centre aims to understand China, its society, development, and interactions with the world.

Diversity

The National Centre for Cultural Competence helps individuals and institutions foster diverse and inclusive practice.

Drug discovery

The Centre for Drug Discovery Innovation supports innovative new treatments for better health outcomes.

Microscopy

The Aust Centre for Microscopy & Microanalysis allows researchers to explore at the micro, nano and atomic scales.

Urban development

The Henry Halloran Trust features innovation in town planning, urban development and land management.

US studies

The United States Studies Centre analyses American foreign policy, economics, politics and culture; providing insights for Australia.

Vietnam

The Sydney Vietnam Institute is facilitating and strengthening intellectual and cultural exchange between Australia and Vietnam.

Faculty-based centres and networks

Centres

Networks

National and international centres

Australian Research Council (ARC) centres of excellence facilitate collaboration between universities, government, research organisations and businesses to create expertise in their field. ARC Centres of Excellence are funded on the basis of research excellence and their potential to contribute to the economic, social and cultural development of Australia.

The University of Sydney plays a fundamental role in 13 national ARC Centres of Excellence:

Medical Research Institute partners