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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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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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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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 […]
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Sep
Sep
It is with sincere gratitude that we announce the departure of Emeritus Prof. Linda Kristjanson AO from the AURIN Board. Linda has been an invaluable member of our governance team, contributing her wealth of experience and insights to AURIN’s mission. Linda shared her thoughts on her time with us: “I have greatly appreciated the opportunity […]
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Sep
Sep
We are delighted to announce that Jannat Maqbool has joined AURIN as our new Business Development Manager. With many years of experience spanning technology adoption, smart cities, and artificial intelligence, Jannat brings a wealth of knowledge to our organisation. Jannat has led significant initiatives in financial services, and smart city development across Australia and New […]
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Sep
Sep
We have made some changes to our governance, welcoming Dr Ian Oppermann to the AURIN Board after his departure from the Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) and appointing Kylie Hargreaves as the new Chair of the Industry Advisory Committee (IAC). Dr Oppermann brings a wealth of experience in data science, technology, and innovation to his new […]
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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.