Institutes and centres
UWA partners with industry, government, and researchers around the globe to help solve today’s problems, and those we’ll face in the future. We collaborate with large-scale, multidisciplinary institutes, through to more focused research centres, across a range of diverse capacities, at a world-class level.
View our full list of research entities, including further information on our Centres of Excellence, collaborative research centres and more. For information on school-endorsed research entities, visit the respective Schools websites.
Our leading institutes
Find information on our leading strategic research institutes below.
The UWA Institute of Agriculture
Ranked number one in Australia for agricultural sciences, we have a close working relationship with agricultural and natural resource sectors here in Australia and around the world. We’re building knowledge, improving workforce skills, contributing to local and regional prosperity, and upholding responsible stewardship of the environment.
The UWA Oceans Institute
Finding sustainable solutions for our ocean resources. We work with local, state and federal governments, industry and business, research institutions, and the community. Bringing together UWA’s research strengths across oceanography, ecology, engineering, resource management and governance to address key ocean challenges.
Institute of Advanced Studies
The Institute of Advanced Studies brings researchers from all over the world to The University of Western Australia, with the aim of further enhancing UWA's global research profile.
International Space Centre
The UWA International Space Centre combines 21 speciality areas of research in space to strengthen and grow space capabilities for Western Australia.
UWA Defence & Security Institute
The Defence and Security Institute (DSI) is an initiative by The University of Western Australia (UWA) to unify and focus UWA’s expertise and build partnerships in defence and security research, policy, engagement, and education.
UWA Data Institute
The UWA Data Institute is a leading hub for cross-disciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge research, we are dedicated to advancing the frontiers of knowledge in applied data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
UWA Public Policy Institute
The UWA Public Policy Institute (UWA PPI) is a bridge between academic research and government, public and business needs. It provides informed leadership by maximising the policy impact of UWA research in Western Australia, Australia and the Indian Ocean region.
Research entities
View our strategic research entities and view the full list of UWA research entities below.