Category Archives: Announcements

​Melbourne air quality data now available through AURIN

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New data available through AURIN maps estimated fine particle pollution across metropolitan Melbourne at 100-metre resolution, supporting research into air quality, population exposure and the built environment.

AURIN at eResearch 2026: Connecting research communities and ideas

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Discover how AURIN is helping researchers turn data into insight and demonstrate impact, with three presentations and a Birds of a Feather discussion at eResearch Australasia 2026.

AURIN opens access to Domain property data for Australian research

AURIN is unlocking access to Domain property data for eligible researchers. Discover how it can support studies of housing costs, neighbourhood change and the challenges facing Australian communities.

New Pilot AURIN Edge Program to Help Urban Research Move Further, Faster

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AURIN Edge has opened its inaugural pilot round, giving eligible Australian researchers time-limited access to hard-to-get data and expert support. The program is designed to help projects with an identified user and a clear path to practical impact move forward.

Federal Investment in Research Infrastructure: Generating $1.5 Billion Value Annually.

AURIN is set to lead major new national research initiatives on urban climate risk and coastal monitoring, boosting Australia’s capacity for climate resilience, evidence-based planning and long-term decision-making.

AURIN announces Nearmap Data Partnership: Unlocking High-Value Geospatial Intelligence for advancing Australia’s Urban Research

The new AURIN and Nearmap Data partnership is giving researchers access to high-resolution aerial imagery and 3D data, helping them better understand Australia’s cities, infrastructure and climate risks.

​AURIN Welcomes Athena Thompson and Dr Nicolò Dalmasso to the Team

​AURIN Welcomes Athena Thompson and Dr Nicolò Dalmasso to the Team cover

AURIN welcomes Athena Thompson and Dr Nicolò Dalmasso to the team. Their experience in business, research and astrophysics will strengthen data access, collaboration and impact for researchers across Australia.

​AURIN to help deliver two major national research infrastructure projects

​AURIN to help deliver two major national research infrastructure projects cover

AURIN is set to lead major new national research initiatives on urban climate risk and coastal monitoring, boosting Australia’s capacity for climate resilience, evidence-based planning and long-term decision-making.

AURIN in the media: Exploring AURIN’s national role in urban research

Read Spatial Source’s two-part interview series with AURIN Director Professor Pascal Perez exploring the future of urban digital research infrastructure, AI, hard-to-access datasets, digital twins, and the national challenges shaping Australia’s cities, housing, climate, and energy transition.

A message from our Director

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 decision-makers tackle major national challenges […]

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