The University of South Australia
The University of South Australia (UniSA) is home to the Future Industries Institute (FII), a hub for over 200 researchers working across STEM disciplines in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
Based at Mawson Lakes, FII houses over $80 million of specialised infrastructure, including state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment in purpose-built facilities equipped for advanced molecular microbiology, micropollutant analytical chemistry, and imaging techniques such as super-resolution confocal microscopy and electron microscopy. Researchers across UniSA, including those from the Ehrenberg Bass Institute for Marketing Science, Industrial AI Research Centre, and the Agricultural Machinery Research and Design Centre, contribute additional expertise.
UniSA’s commitment to industry-partnered research excellence is demonstrated through its “pathway to impact” model, which ensures that research drives real-world industry outcomes. The university has a reputation for excellence in environmental sciences and engineering, as well as its approach to achieving impactful research.
As a major partner with SAAFE, UniSA’s contributions span all research programs, leveraging its strengths in environmental monitoring, microbiology, precision agriculture, and wastewater treatment to inform the Monitoring and Solutions programs. UniSA’s expertise in analytical and pharmaceutical chemistry enhances AMR mechanisms research, while the Ehrenberg Bass Institute for Marketing Science analyses international market trends and end-user attitudes to support analytics research. The Industrial AI Research Centre contributes data-driven insights through artificial intelligence and machine learning, while experts in economics, behavioural change, and communication from UniSA’s broader academic community add value across multiple programs. Contributions also include expertise in consumer behaviour, antibacterial coatings, and AMR communication, led by prominent researchers across diverse fields.
This partnership aligns with UniSA’s strategic focus on addressing global challenges, with AMR recognised as a critical health and economic issue requiring One Health solutions. By integrating expertise across disciplines and collaborating with SAAFE, UniSA aims to deliver impactful, internationally significant research outcomes that address AMR across agricultural, environmental, and health sectors.