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 to inspire further research and […]
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Research Impact: Improving spatial analysis for disease risk detection: A COVID-19 case study
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Jan
Jan
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 the data are – can […]
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Research Impact: AURIN data and infrastructure shaping a more sustainable urban future
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Dec
Dec
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. Emeritus Professor Peter Newton […]
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Dec
Dec
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 modelling approaches to explore bikeability, […]
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Nov
Nov
Ever wanted to make a real difference in disaster recovery without leaving your desk or country? Join the Planning Insitute of Australia’s (PIA) Urban Data Network (Victoria) for a Missing Maps Map Party, where urban planners, data enthusiasts, and curious newcomers come together to put vulnerable communities on the map. WHERE: AURIN HQ, Melbourne […]
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Nov
Nov
Australian cities are facing more frequent and severe heatwaves, bushfires and floods due to climate change. However, while some communities have the resources to adapt to these extreme weather events, not all bear the burden equally. Households already experiencing disadvantage are often those most exposed to climate risks, and they have fewer financial buffers when […]
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Nov
Nov
The Urban Data Futures initiative is the cornerstone of AURIN’s commitment to innovation and cross-sector collaboration; it equips emerging researchers with the power to apply data-driven solutions for the urban challenges of Australia. Empowering the next generation of researchers The Urban Data Futures initiative at AURIN equips data science students with data literacy, skills and […]
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Oct
Oct
The 2025 eResearch Australasia Conference is coming up. We will be at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, 20–24 October 2025. Organised by Australasian eResearch Organisations (AeRO) Inc, this conference is a major gathering for researchers, technologists, data specialists, infrastructure professionals, research software engineers, and others at the intersection of research and ICT. The program […]
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Oct
Oct
AURIN will join Australia’s data community at the International Data Week 2025, taking place in Brisbane next week. Organised by the Committee on Data (CODATA) and the World Data System (WDS) of the International Science Council (ISC), and the Research Data Alliance (RDA) and hosted by The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC), International Data […]
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Sep
Sep
AURIN’s marketing team is growing, with Adele and Isabelle coming on board to bring new skills, fresh ideas, and a shared commitment to making urban research impact more visible and accessible. Adele graduated with a bachelor’s in psychology – not really knowing where it might take her but knowing she wanted to feel like she […]