Innovation for a sustainable future
At Fishermans Bend, our students and researchers will collaborate with industry to tackle real world challenges with a focus on sustainability. We will explore, develop and test innovations in renewable energy, water, affordable sustainable housing, sustainable transport, climate resilience and more. Learn about the type of research we will be focusing on at Fishermans Bend campus.
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Planning approval for Fishermans Bend campus
15 September 2021The Minister for Planning Richard Wynne approved the University of Melbourne's proposal to develop our site at Fishermans Bend, with an announcement on 1 September 2021. -
Article: Spatial thinking at Fishermans Bend
24 February 2021How we are using new technology to link vast amounts of location-based information, to better design, build and manage the natural and built environment at Fishermans Bend. -
Article: Bringing together architecture and engineering
23 November 2020AIRAH and the University of Melbourne have made the design of data centres the subject of further study, as featured in Ecolibrium. The studio seeks to provide a better marriage between the disciplines of engineering and architecture, for sustainable outcomes. -
Article: Engineering energy smart materials
10 November 2020Smart materials block harmful radiation and heat, combatting energy wastage. A new way to engineer smart materials at lower temperatures could make more buildings energy-saving -
Article: What could Australia's clean energy future look like
03 November 2020Australia needs to seize the day and meet the demand for technologies required to produce renewable energy and synthetic fuels. -
Article: Curving concrete's carbon footprint
03 November 2020In a bid to reduce waste while achieving great design, University of Melbourne researchers have developed a frame for casting curved concrete panels
Location - Australia's #1 innovation precinct for engineering and design
Fishermans Bend provides a unique opportunity to build a world-class campus alongside industry in the heart of what will become Australia’s leading innovation precinct for advanced manufacturing and design. Located alongside leading Australian companies, the campus will create a thriving public realm where industry can colocate and connect with our talented researchers and students. The University will be a catalyst for the transformation of the area, and will deliver $4.253 billion to the economy and create over 11,000 new jobs to 2040 (Acil Allen independent forecast).
Read more about the Government's plans for Fishermans BendCampus development timeline
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Stage 1 opens
2025 -
New industrial scale innovation hub for 4,000 staff, students and partners of:
- the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
- the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning.
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Stage 2 opens
~2027 -
Campus population 7,000 staff, students and partners
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Stage 3 opens
~2032 -
Campus population 10,000 staff, students and partners
Contact us
For more information, email the project team at fishermans-bend@unimelb.edu.au