Department of Psychological Sciences
Through understanding human needs, we place the wellbeing of individuals and communities at the heart of global change.
Five-out-of-five for research excellence and five-out-of-five for graduate satisfaction — we take pride in our teaching and student achievements. With professionally accredited courses, our graduates leave with vital skills for applying psychological knowledge in our technologically driven society. We then train future leaders with postgraduate courses in multiple fields of applied psychological practice and research. Our industry-linked projects impact individuals, groups and organisations around the globe.
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- University
Swinburne face masks designed to encourage social connection
Swinburne has launched a range of reusable face masks in campus-inspired designs, with every sale supporting the Student Emergency Fund.
Monday 17 August 2020 -
- Social Affairs
Swinburne researchers to examine public trust in genomics in health care
Swinburne researchers awarded $500,000 to examine concerns about ethical and social issues in the use of genomics in health care.Monday 11 May 2020 -
- Health
Swinburne team guide helps transition mental health consultations online
How-to guides developed by Mental Health Online (MHO) will help mental health practitioners transition to video consultations as COVID-19 spreadsMonday 23 March 2020
Our people
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Professor Diane Sivasubramaniam
Chair, Department of Psychological Sciences; Program Leader: Public Interest Technology
Latest news
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- Health
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Swinburne to advance cardiac care and asbestos detection with industry-engaged grants
Swinburne has secured two grants from Australia's Economic Accelerator Ignite program to support innovative commercialisation projects.
Wednesday 12 March 2025 -
- Law
‘Boundless opportunities’ put Swinburne law graduate on top
Swinburne Law School graduate has received a prestigious Supreme Court Prize 2020 for his oustanding academic achievements while studying at Swinburne.Thursday 14 May 2020 -
- Media and Communication
- Health
Swinburne artist featurette expands beyond the screen frame in THE LUME Melbourne
The Van Gogh experience returns to THE LUME Melbourne showcasing a new artist featurette by Swinburne’s award-winning digital artist and Senior Lecturer James Berrett.
Friday 20 December 2024 -
- Health
Half of Australians living in aged care have depression – psychological therapy could help according to new research
An evaluation of more than 40 years of research has found that psychological therapy offers a promising alternative to the overreliance on anti-depressants in aged care.
Wednesday 20 March 2024 -
- Health
- Education
Dissociation is a common trauma response among many who seek therapy, but only one in five psychologists can accurately identify symptoms
New Swinburne research has found that four in five Australian psychologists have gaps in their knowledge on dissociation and cannot accurately identify dissociation symptoms.
Friday 21 June 2024
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 3836 or send an email to psychology@swinburne.edu.au.