Join us for a public event exploring Architecture’s Role in Sustaining the Future 🌍🏛️| We invite you to the 57th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA) public opening and keynote speech by BVN co-CEOs, Ali Bounds and Neil Logan. 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 26 November 2024 🕔 Time: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm (incl welcome drinks and canapés 📍 Location: G40_5.60 Lecture Theatre 1, Griffith University Gold Coast Campus 🎟️ Registration required: $20 for general public, free for Griffith University staff and students. Keynote Topic: Architecture’s Role in Sustaining the Future BVN’s leaders will explore architecture’s impact on resilience and sustainability through their five tenets, showcasing innovative projects like Sirius (Radical Adaptation), QQT (Towards Net Positive), Yarilla Place (Designing with Country), Randwick Hospital (Wellbeing), and Sydney Fishmarkets (Neighbourhood Making). This is a unique opportunity to engage with industry thought leaders and explore how architecture can shape a sustainable future. Reserve your spot today! #ASA2024 #ArchitecturalScience #SustainableDesign #Architecture #GriffithUniversity #BVN #GoldCoastEvents #FutureOfArchitecture
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We are Australia’s largest research network exploring how human environments function and evolve.
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Across the globe, industry and governments are mobilising research leaders to meet the great challenges of our age. As polycrises emerge, Cities Research Institute is an unwavering guide in shaping safe, healthy, connected places where collaboration strengthens communities, and people and the planet thrive. Our expertise spans a range of academic disciplines, bringing to bear a strong multidisciplinary research capacity. We conduct quality research in collaboration with government, industry and community that aims to address the complex issues cities and communities face throughout Australasia. In short, we do research that is shaping safe, healthy, connected places.
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- Climate adaptation, Building science and construction innovation, Resilient infrastructure, Digital utility transformation, First Nations and remote communities, Green infrastructure, Housing, Coastal resilience, Transport, Water and waste management, Research consulting, Training and education, Decarbonisation, Built environment, Disaster resilient futures, Environmental health, urban planning, Engineering, Science, and Regeneration
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Cities Research Institute, Sir Samuel Griffith Building (N78), Level 3, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan
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Exploring Innovative Solutions for Urban Heat Management 🌞 Join our friends at the Griffith Climate Action Beacon for the Queensland Heat Health Community of Practice’s (QHHCoP) final event of 2024! Partnering with Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC), this online event provides a overview of the Cool Suburbs Tool by WSROC and live Q&A to explore its practical applications and impact to support Queensland communities in our warming climate. 🌏 📅 Date: Thursday, 12 December 🕛 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEST 📍 Location: Online Registration link in comments Mark your calendars and prepare to join the conversation on urban resilience and community wellbeing. Let’s connect, learn, and take steps toward a cooler, more sustainable Queensland! #UrbanHeat #CoolSuburbsTool #ClimateResilience #QueenslandCommunities #ClimateAction #WSROC #HeatHealth #SustainableCities Research at Griffith Anjalee Panditha Tony Matthews Shannon Rutherford
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🌆 World Cities Day 2024: Celebrating Youth Climate Changemakers! 🌍🔥 This year, World Cities Day spotlights “Youth Climate Changemakers: Catalysing Local Action for Urban Sustainability.” As cities expand and face mounting climate challenges, it’s clear that young people have a crucial role in driving change. By 2050, nearly 70% of the global population will live in urban areas. Youth, particularly in rapidly growing cities of the Global South, are on the frontlines of climate impacts—yet they’re also leading the way with innovative solutions. At the Cities Research Institute, we’re training the next generation of urban leaders through our HDR (Higher Degree Research) programs, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to shape resilient, sustainable cities. By fostering youth leadership, we’re building a network of changemakers ready to tackle the urban challenges of tomorrow. 🌿 Happy World Cities Day! Let’s recognise and support our youth in shaping cities that thrive. 🙌 #WorldCitiesDay #YouthChangemakers #ClimateAction #UrbanSustainability #YouthLeadership #ResilientCities #SustainableDevelopment #FutureCities #GriffithResearch #CitiesResearch #NextGenLeaders
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Cities' Jo McCallum has had an exciting (holo) glimpse into the future of education and cultural exchange in Week 2 of the DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION's FEEL program! 🌐✨ Holographic interaction sounds like a game-changer for #immersivelearning and #globalcollaboration. Hats off to RAYAN ALMASOUDI and his team for bringing this visionary tech to life. Dr Heba Chehade’s insights on collaboration and multidisciplinary narratives align perfectly with our belief that diverse perspectives are essential to building resilient, sustainable futures. We can’t wait to see how these innovative experiences inspire new ways of thinking and working together! #HolographicLearning #FutureOfEducation #CollaborativeFutures #CitiesResearchInstitute #InnovationInAction Research at Griffith
✨Week Two, DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION’s FEEL program! I’ve just had the chance to explore holographic interaction—an incredible way to share embodied knowledge across borders and boundaries. 💡This tech experience, developed by Rayan AlMasoudi and his team, allows us to bring rich, interactive learning to life, no matter where we are. A glimpse into the future of truly connected cultures and immersive education! 🎉 Today, we were also inspired by Dr Heba Chehade, Foresight Lead at the Foundation, who shared powerful insights on the necessity of collaboration and multidisciplinary narratives. Her vision reinforces the importance of diverse perspectives in shaping resilient futures. #HolographicLearning #FutureOfEducation #EmbodiedKnowledge #FEELprogram #NextGenLearning #ImmersiveTech #CollaborativeFutures #FuturesThinking #digitalcraft
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Cities is excited to see our very own Jo McCallum diving into this #transformativejourney hosted by DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION. 🌍🚀 Programs like the @FEEL | A Disruptive Futures Program are crucial for driving foresight, leadership, and innovative thinking that shape tomorrow’s world. The video below offers a peek at the amazing program that Jo is attending. Looking forward to the insights and collaborations that emerge from these immersive sessions across Dubai’s innovation labs. We know the future is brighter when we explore and innovate together! #FEEL #DubaiFuture #UAE #Collaboration #Innovation #CitiesResearchInstitute
انطلق برنامج استشعار المستقبل مع 43 مشاركاً استثنائياً، على استعداد لاستكشاف المستقبل والابتكار وتصميمه. على مدى الأسابيع الأربعة المقبلة، سيخوض المشاركون جلسات مكثفة حول استشراف المستقبل والقيادة والتقنيات الناشئة عبر مختبرات الابتكار الرائدة في دبي. #برنامج_استشراف_المستقبل #دبي_للمستقبل #الإمارات . We kicked off FEEL: A Disruptive Futures Program with 43 exceptional participants, all set to explore, innovate, and shape the future. Over the next 4 weeks, participants will dive into immersive sessions on foresight, leadership, and emerging technologies across Dubai’s leading innovation labs. #FEEL #DubaiFuture #UAE
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Exploring #DisruptiveFutures with DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION 🌏 Cities' Jo McCallum has had an exciting start to the FEEL | A Disruptive Futures Program—where collaboration and cutting-edge innovation take centre stage! 🚀 1,500 applicants globally applied for the inaugural program, and Jo is the only #Australian of the 41 selected to attend. It’s great to have our Research at Griffith community represented and engaged in forward-thinking conversations alongside global leaders and innovators. The insights shared by His Excellency Omar Sultan AlOlama, Dr Mohamed Qasem, and Dr Antony Rowstron are powerful reminders that with technology like Silica glass data storage, the future is already in motion. And yes, spider bot archivists? Count us in! 🕷️🤖 At the Cities Research Institute, we're proud to support participation in programs that spark bold ideas and foster connections—because #thefutureiscollaborative. A special shout-out to Cara Beal, Bronwyn Harch (FTSE, FQA), and Griffith University for championing this opportunity, and thank you to the DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION team for welcoming Jo! Looking forward to what’s next on this exciting journey of disruptive futures! 🌠 #DubaiFutureFoundation #FEELProgram #DisruptiveFutures #CitiesResearchInstitute #Collaboration #FuturesThinking #CraftingFutures
💫 And so it begins! 🎍On my last big adventure I embraced the ancient craft of Japanese bamboo weaving—a practice and culture that forever changed my life. The vital interplay between the past and the present is not lost on me. Especially, because this time, I’m stepping into the future… a place where I feel equally at home. 📝 So, here’s the wrap on the first day of the DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION, FEEL | A Disruptive Futures Program. What an incredible start! We were warmly welcomed by His Excellency Omar Sultan AlOlama, Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications and Dr Mohamed Qasem, Dean of the Dubai Future Academy. 📦 Led by Yvonne Gregori and her team, our first task was to crack a Break the Box game, reminding us all that “we’re better together” #thefutureiscollaborative 🤓 The afternoon session was tactile and material (totally my thing), as Dr Antony Rowstron Distinguished Engineer at Microsoft Research, Cambridge, presented the power and purpose behind Silica glass data storage. The takeaway? Heat, humidity, and capacity are no longer an issue—plus spider bot archivists are totally lovable! 💛 This comprehensive program wouldn’t be possible without the hard work and dedication of Dr Mohamed Qasem, Tala Anshasi, Farah AlHattab, and Shamma AlMurid. The bar is high for the days to come, and I’m eager to see what’s next! 💡As Christina Figueres and Tom Robert-Carnac suggest “we are the future we choose”. What do you choose? 🙏 Huge thanks to Cities Research Institute, Cara Beal, Bronwyn Harch (FTSE, FQA), and Griffith University for supporting my attendance. #DubaiFutureFoundation #FEELProgram #DisruptiveFutures #Collaboration #FuturesThinking #inspired #craftingfutures
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We love a good industry partnership Research at Griffith, especially one that brings about meaningful change. This collaborative research project brought together industry professionals and researchers from The BUSY Group, Social Marketing At Griffith, Relational Insights Data Lab (RIDL) and Cities Research Institute. The #Change conference presented a wonderful opportunity for the team to reflect and plan future projects and effective behaviour change. Thanks so much for sharing Bianca Giudici, always great to see you and Julia Carins. #GriffithUni #industrypartners #change2024 #socialimpact
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About last week… Very honored to have represented The BUSY Group at the #Change Conference 2024, organized by The Behaviour Change Collaborative and Social Marketing @ Griffith at the stunning Southbank campus. I'm also very proud to be part of The BUSY Group’s impact journey. I’m confident that the insights I gained from the #Change 2024 will be invaluable in advancing our mission. A huge thank you to Julia Carins for the opportunity to participate and for leading such an inspiring and impactful conference. Your efforts truly set the stage for transformative conversations! A special thanks to Jo McCallum for your amazing insights and for accompanying me throughout the talks. Your perspective always adds so much value. I also want to thank Stephen Riley for the invitation. I really need to work on compiling/absorbing the learnings to share with you. Super excited to what comes next of this partnership between The BUSY Group and Griffith University, and I look forward to the incredible impact we’ll create together! #change2024 #change2024conference #socialimpact #unboundedpossibilities #socialmarketing
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This Friday (1st Nov) Cities' Dr Ruby Michael (Founder of Green Infrastructure Research Labs) and Vishal Rajendraprasad Chulliparambil, Cities PhD candidate in Ecological Rehabilitation of Landfill using Phytocapping join HydroTerra Pty Ltd's Richard Campbell to explore the future opportunities and potentials of ecological rehabilitation of landfills using phytocapping. Link to register in post below.
Landfills present unique opportunities for ecological rehabilitation, serving as high-value after use options that promote habitat creation and enhance ecological connectivity. Additionally, these sites can be transformed into passive recreational spaces for communities. This Friday Richard Campbell will join Ruby Michael, Senior Lecturer at Griffith University and Founder of Green Infrastructure Research Labs (GIRLS) and Vishal Rajendraprasad Chulliparambil, PhD candidate in Ecological Rehabilitation of Landfill using Phytocapping at Green Infrastructure Research Labs (GIRLS). This Webinar will delve into current practices, opportunities, and challenges associated with the ecological rehabilitation of landfills, informed by surveys conducted in Queensland. They will introduce a GIS-based tool designed to identify, evaluate, and prioritize landfill sites for ecological rehabilitation. Some of the following practical phytocapping foundations for setting your landfill up for successful ecological rehabilitation will be explored: · Opportunities and barriers for the ecological rehabilitation of landfill · A GIS tool for prioritising ecological rehabilitation · Optimising soil density for plant water use and root growth · Plant selection for achieving resilient, multi-benefit outcomes Don't miss it!, Register Below! 👇 #environmentalmonitoring #phytocapping #landfill #ecologicalrehabilitation
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📢 Calling Volunteers Aged 65+ in SEQ or Hervey Bay! 📢 Are you interested in contributing to life-saving research on extreme heat? Join the **Ethos Project**’s Phase 2 study! 🌡️ Our team has developed an innovative heat-health warning system to protect older adults during extreme weather. Want to know more? Contact us via phone at (07) 5552 7903, email at [email protected], or visit www.climate-ethos.com. Interested in joining? Sign up by 15 November and help us make a difference! https://lnkd.in/gyYvy-5W #HeatSafety #ResearchVolunteers #GriffithResearch #CommunityImpact
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🌱 Preparing for Tomorrow’s Climate, Today 🌱 Climate change isn’t just a future concern—it’s affecting us now. A/Prof Johanna Nalau, adaptation scientist at CRI, explains how adaptation is our chance to reimagine our approach and build resilience. “It’s about making decisions that protect us in the long run.” Did you catch Johanna’s interview with Creators For Climate? Watch it on YouTube to explore where mitigation ends, adaptation begins, and how imagination can help us face climate impacts. #ClimateChange #ClimateAdaptation #SustainableDevelopment #ResearchImpact #GriffithUniversity #QueenslandResearch #AustraliaScience
What happens when we fix Climate Change? | Johanna Nalau, PhD
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