Author Archives: AURIN Outreach

AURIN Nimble Chat – ENE.HUB’s Head of Digital Urbanism Adam Beck

  In our latest AURIN Nimble Chat, Outreach and Communications Manager Lara Brown speaks with ENE.HUB’s Head of Digital Urbanism Adam Beck. Together they discuss opportunities for digital twins in Australia, the need to develop international standards, the importance of effective advocacy in demonstrating the market for digital twins, and more! Thanks to Adam for joining us. Transcript   […]

AURIN appoints Greg Tucker as Interim Board Chair, begins search for ongoing Chairperson

Following the passing late last year of the Chair of AURIN’s Board, Dr Peter Woodgate, the University of Melbourne has appointed Mr Greg Tucker, current Board member, as Interim Chair of the Board. This appointment has been endorsed by the Federal Department of Education.  As former CEO of Maurice Blackburn lawyers, consultant to the OECD […]

Spotlight on AURIN’s Data Team members

Photographs of members of the Data Team

‘I am so proud to be part of such a great and talented team at AURIN. Helping to facilitate the development, deployment and support of advanced data for the adoption of high-impact research within academia, industry and government across Australia is extremely satisfying. AURIN provides me with the opportunity to build and expand my geospatial […]

Research Impact: The Effects of Short-Term Tourist Rentals on Local Residents

Photograph of the exterior of a Melbourne Apartment Block

Using APM (Australian Property Monitors) Point Level Data and the Inside Airbnb dataset available through AURIN, researchers at the University of Auckland have assessed the impact of short-term tourism rentals, in particular, those through Airbnb, on rental prices across different suburbs in Melbourne, Australia. Cheung & Yiu’s (2022) study ‘Touristification, Airbnb and the tourism-led rent […]

High Impact Project Update: Quantifying Regional Innovation project

Innovation lightbulb

Critical economic challenges face us. Climate change and the lasting impact of the pandemic are putting pressure on the economy and destabilising the status quo. Something that can help address and mitigate the impact of these problems is innovation. Quantifying innovation is important but difficult. Innovation is not just the invention or improvement of a […]

AURIN welcomes Domain Specialists working across transport, industry and innovation

Sae Chi and Gemma Beale

‘I am truly excited to join AURIN, contributing to extending digital capability in the Australian research community. I look forward to engaging with transport researchers and stakeholders through a variety of projects.’  — Sae Chi ‘I’m passionate about research communication and accessibility and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to play a role in supporting […]

High Impact Project Update: Green Australian Vehicle Ownership project

According to a 2021 report from the Climate Council, 75% of new car sales will need to be electric by 2030 for Australia to achieve net zero transport emissions by 2035. This imminent transition from combustion to electric vehicles (EV) will require a huge shift in the infrastructure across Australia. With all Australian states and […]

AURIN welcomes new e-Infrastructure Team members

eInfrastructure Team Photo

‘I’m interested in open and usable systems, and I hope I can help AURIN setup modern and sustainable data infrastructure.’  — Umer Altaf ‘I have always enjoyed working in research over the years and when the opportunity came at AURIN, I couldn’t pass it up. I love being able to support researchers in bettering our […]

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