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25 November 2025

NSW Premier opens UNSW Health Translation Hub

Architectus is proud to celebrate the official opening of the UNSW Health Translation Hub (HTH), world-leading integrated medical, research and health innovation centre.

The UNSW HTH was opened yesterday by NSW Premier Chris Minns, marking a major milestone in the state government’s $1.5 billion Randwick Campus Redevelopment – one of the largest health infrastructure projects in NSW.

The Hub connects pioneering research and education with public health, private industry and community – the first of its kind in Australia to operationalise translational health at scale. Developed in partnership by UNSW Sydney and Plenary Group, the 35,600 square metre facility enables seamless integration between local hospitals and the university, ensuring the rapid translation of research directly into improved patient care.

“This facility embodies what’s possible when government, universities and industry work together – breaking down barriers between research and care and putting NSW at the forefront of global health innovation.” – NSW Premier Chris Minns

Designed by Architectus, the HTH delivers unprecedented integration between UNSW and the neighbouring hospital precinct, creating seamless pathways for research to translate into improved patient outcomes. The building brings together students, clinicians, researchers, industry partners, and the public in spaces tailored for discovery, hands-on learning, and new models of care.

Architectus Principal Matthew Todd said the project reflects years of close collaboration.

“Over six years of working with UNSW, Plenary and Hansen Yuncken, I am proud of our team’s achievements on this complex, world-class project. This expressive building embodies our shared vision for the precinct, driving excellence and turning innovative research and education into real benefits for community health.”

Architectus Design Project Team

Front row (L-R) : Andrew Schunke, Bindi Mira-Bateman, Bill Botelho, Ehsan Khoshsima, and Tommy Heng.

Back row (L-R): Eric Lee, Mark van den Enden, Ray Brown, Matthew Todd, Jackson Cranfield, Luke Johnson and Diana Rosenthal.

Research within the HTH will focus on areas with significant impact for Australian communities, including precision and personalised medicine, advanced therapeutics, mental health, ageing well, cancer, and improved health systems. The facility reinforces the vision for the broader Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct as a globally recognised centre for research, care and education.

“The UNSW Health Translation Hub is about bringing people together to transform health. By uniting students, researchers, clinicians, industry and the community in one place, we can rapidly turn discoveries into real improvements in health care, strengthen patient outcomes and help prepare the health professionals of tomorrow.” – UNSW Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Attila Brungs

UNSW will occupy two-thirds of the building under a 20-year agreement, co-locating with the Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre and The George Institute for Global Health. The remaining space is led by Plenary and open to industry, providing a golden opportunity for like-minded partners to co-locate with the university and within the hospital precinct.

“The UNSW Health Translation Hub represents a major step forward in how we design and deliver places that bring research, education and industry together.” – Plenary Group Head of Development Sergio Calcarao

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