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, […]
Category Archives: Latest News
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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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Sep
Sep
The Australian Urban Research
Infrastructure Network (AURIN) and The University of Queensland have launched
URBANIQ – the AURIN Node for Urban Intelligence for Healthy & Equitable Places.
URBANiQ brings together researchers across The University of Queensland with expertise in health, health inequities, urban planning, geography, transport, and social sciences.
URBANiQ will harness AURIN mobility, environmental, and health data to respond to policy-led challenges to understand how the places we live, work, and socialise can promote urban liveability, facilitate healthy behaviour, and promote equity and sustainability.
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Jul
Jul
The Australian Urban Research
Infrastructure Network (AURIN) and The University of Queensland have launched
URBANIQ – the AURIN Node for Urban Intelligence for Healthy & Equitable Places.
URBANiQ brings together researchers across The University of Queensland with expertise in health, health inequities, urban planning, geography, transport, and social sciences.
URBANiQ will harness AURIN mobility, environmental, and health data to respond to policy-led challenges to understand how the places we live, work, and socialise can promote urban liveability, facilitate healthy behaviour, and promote equity and sustainability.
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Jun
Jun
AURIN has launched Urban Data Futures, a new initiative supporting emerging data enthusiasts working at the intersection of data, infrastructure, and urban challenges. The year-long program connects Master of Data Science students from the University of Melbourne with AURIN’s enabling platform and technical advisors. The aim is to give students direct access to national digital […]
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May
May
Geospatial leader, Prof Dr Zaffar Sadiq Mohamed-Ghouse, recognised for a career of collaboration, innovation and mentorship Prof Dr Zaffar Sadiq Mohamed-Ghouse, Vice President and Director Advisory & Innovation at Woolpert has been recognised with one of the Australian geospatial sector’s highest honours, receiving the 2025 Peter Woodgate Award for his outstanding contributions to the geospatial community. Jointly presented by AURIN and the Geospatial Council of Australia, […]
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Mar
Mar
Last week we celebrated our the official launch of new AURIN HQ in the Baldwin-Spencer Building. The event, held on the north lawn outside the building, was a celebration of both our new workspace but also of the exciting future of AURIN. The event opened with a Welcome to Country and smoke ceremony, led by […]
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Mar
Mar
Following the resignations of Mr Gregory Tucker and Ms Alison Rose from AURIN’s Management Board, we would like to extend a warm welcome to new Board members, Dr Jodie Smith and Mr Peter Francis. Both Jodie and Peter bring a wealth of experience in leadership and, respectively, in science strategy and corporate governance. Jodie is currently […]
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Mar
Mar
Another milestone for AURIN! After many happy years in the Thomas Cherry building we recently moved into a new state-of-the-art office space in the iconic Baldwin-Spencer building on the University of Melbourne Parkville campus. The University refurbished a ground floor area to accommodate our team, generously invested $3.2m to support our growing success. The space […]