University of South Australia

COMPANY OVERVIEW

As Australia’s University of Enterprise, the University of South Australia (UniSA) is a leader in translating the knowledge generated by our research into real world outcomes.

UniSA supports the Australian Department of Defence and defense industry through our undergraduate and post-graduate study and research options, and engagement in translational research with a focus on endusers.

UniSA offers a range of defense-related degrees at postgraduate and undergraduate level. Our programs have been designed with input from industry to ensure students graduate with in-demand knowledge and skills, prepared to transform the defense workforce.

Defense research at UniSA is underpinned by innovation and excellence. Our researchers are passionate and dedicated to bridging the gap between knowledge and real-world solutions. We are committed to engagement with government, industry and other stakeholders to build and support defense capability.

PRODUCTS

From its new and groundbreaking Global Executive MBA (Defense and Space) taught across the US, UK and Australia, to offerings in defense systems engineering, cyber and project management, UniSA teaches programs that create and leverage globally relevant defense specialists.

Defense related study options include:

Business administration
Cybersecurity
Data science
Project and program management
Systems engineering
Information technology
Engineering
Software engineering apprenticeship
Science

Defense research capabilities include:

Artificial intelligence & complex systems
Autonomous systems
Data analytics and machine learning
Wearable and empathic computing
Material and surface engineering
Advanced manufacturing
Sensors and laser engineering
Telecommunications and signal processing
Space science
Cyber defense
Industrial design
Human-centered design
Human sciences
Organisational psychology
Systems engineering
Defense executive education

DISCRIMINATORS

Innovative framework of engagement based on student placements, graduate recruitment, staff mobility, training, scholarships, PhD supervision, consulting, collaborative projects, R&D, commercialisation and joint Chair appointments
Large offering of defense-related programs
#1 young university in Australia for industry collaborations

AVAILABILITY AND SUPPORT

UniSA conducts collaborative research with defense industry to assist them in delivering capability; this research is supported by expertise in the acquisition and support phases. With expert researchers and state-of-the-art facilities, we have the capability to work with partners on a range of sector-related challenges and opportunities.
UniSA offers a unique range of services to help industry partners achieve their goals. We aim to create solutions, explore ideas and build connections. Engagement offerings include access to graduate talent, business incubation and innovation, customised training solutions, research partnerships, student placements and workforce planning.

KEY CUSTOMERS

Australian Department of Defence
Australian Defence Force
Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) (Australia)

Key Partnerships (Suppliers)

Airbus
ASC
Babcock
BAE Systems
Boeing
Lockheed Martin
Nova Systems
Raytheon
Rheinmetall
Saab
Carnegie Mellon University (United States)
University College London (United Kingdom)
IMT Atlantique (France)
Chalmers University (Sweden)
Defence Innovation Partnership

Contact Details

Name: Sebastien Hebert
Company: Enterprise Partnerships Unit University of South Australia
Position: Director - Defence & Space
Phone: +61-8-8302-3973
Email: [email protected]

Name: Stan Astachnowicz
Company: University of South Australia
Position: Program Director - Global Executive MBA (Defence & Space) UniSA Business
Phone: +61-8-8302-9086
Email: [email protected]