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AURIN Data Tales: Us Vrs Them – DSpark Mobility Data Reveals AFL Supporter Location vrs Loyalty
Us versus Them is an interactive AURIN Data Tale exploring how anonymised human mobility data can be used to map the geographic distribution of supporters of Melbourne based AFL teams. Drawing on privacy protected, aggregated mobility data from DSpark and accessed through AURIN’s national digital research infrastructure, this Data Tale [...]
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Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN) is a national digital research infrastructure, funded by the Australian Government and hosted by the University of Melbourne. We connect researchers, government, and industry with hard-to-access data and advanced analytical tools to support evidence-based decisions for Australia’s cities and regions. We help researchers and [...]
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AURIN Data Tales: Same City, Different Worlds – A tale of two suburbs
If a picture tells a thousand words, a map can tell a million. AURIN is developing a series of interactive story telling maps – AURIN Data Tales – to highlight the data access and analytics capability we offer and provide real-world examples of urban challenges, presented in an engaging way [...]
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Research Impact: Improving spatial analysis for disease risk detection: A COVID-19 case study
During COVID-19, public health agencies relied heavily on data to understand where the virus was spreading and who was most at risk. While robust data have long underpinned decision-making, the pandemic reinforced that statistical factors – such as how data are grouped, how geographical boundaries are defined, and how granular [...]
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Research Impact: AURIN data and infrastructure shaping a more sustainable urban future
Densifying the great Australian dream Owning a home is the great Australian dream. But as Australia’s population continues to grow, understanding how to plan and deliver housing is more important than ever. Urban planning therefore plays a critical role in government and industry decision-making, shaping where and how people live. [...]
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Research Impact: Understanding bikeability to shape healthier, more connected cities.
Across Australia, cities are looking for safer, easier ways to support cycling. ‘Bikeability’ describes how well an area supports cycling through its infrastructure, safety, environment and access to everyday destinations. But understanding what actually makes an area ‘bikeable’ is not straightforward. Until now, studies have used different definitions, indicators, and [...]
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