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www.aurin.org.au We are Australia's national digital research infrastructure supporting urban spatial academic, government, and industry researchers with hard-to-do-analysis and hard-to-get urban data. | #NCRIS enabled

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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
$1.5 billion in benefits every year. A new Lateral Economics assessment estimates Australia’s national Earth and environmental science research infrastructure returns $6.80 for every $1 invested. We look at what that means for AURIN and Australian research. Learn more here: bit.ly/3UzPVPs
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Final call: Peter Woodgate Award nominations close tomorrow at 5 pm AEST. If someone in your network is advancing Australia’s geospatial profession, make sure their contribution is recognised. Submit their nomination now: bit.ly/4gGEdtr
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Who deserves recognition for strengthening Australia’s geospatial profession? Peter Woodgate Award nominations now close Friday, 4 September, at 5 pm AEST. Review the criteria and nominate them today: bit.ly/4gGEdtr
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
AURIN has partnered with Nearmap to bring high-resolution aerial imagery, 3D data and AI-derived geospatial insights to approved Australian researchers, opening up powerful new ways to understand how our cities and regions are changing. Learn more: bit.ly/4x42Bw7
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Who deserves recognition for advancing Australia’s geospatial profession? Nominate an Australian-based individual for the 2026 Peter Woodgate Award. Self-nominations are not accepted. Nominations close 28 August at 5pm AEST: bit.ly/4bWxEBI
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Please help us welcome Athena Thompson, Business Development Manager, and Dr Nicolò Dalmasso, Data Scientist, to the AURIN team! Together, they’ll help equip researchers, planners and policymakers with the data and tools for evidence-based decisions. Read more here: bit.ly/4gc5m7D
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Dr Aiden Price (QUT Centre for Data Science) shares how AusEnHealth and AusUrb-HI bring together environmental, urban, and population health data to support better decisions for planning, health, and emergency services. bit.ly/4h2tLhF #NCRISImpact #NCRIS20
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NCRIS is helping to secure a healthier population and environment.
Dr Aiden Price – a senior researcher at the QUT Centre for Data Science – talks about the development of the AusEnHealth and AusUrb-HI platforms that bring together environment, urban and population health data, enabling government services to better support our communities.
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Great turnout at AURIN HQ for the VIC NCRIS 20th Anniversary Satellite Event. We livestreamed the symposium and heard from The Hon Julian Hill MP, with reflections from Anne-Marie Lansdown and a panel led by Pascal Perez. What was your highlight?
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Marking 20 years of NCRIS, AURIN supports evidence-based decisions by streamlining access to integrated urban and infrastructure datasets across Australia. Hear Director Pascal Perez explain “What is AURIN?” youtu.be/W9Q1IPLwY10
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
#AURIN Annual Report 2025 is out: 5 new Node agreements, stronger government and industry partnerships, more premium datasets, and progress on AUCRI for suburb-scale climate modelling. Explore the year’s impact: bit.ly/4ggRR8l
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
AURIN and the Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) have partnered to connect sustainable infrastructure practice, research and real-world impact. Together we support evidence-based decisions on climate, housing, transport, resilience and wellbeing. Read more: bit.ly/4e3FT08
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Now live through AURIN Data Provider: Healthdirect’s 2025 National Health Services Directory (NHSD). Combine service locations with AURIN demographics, housing, and transport access to map coverage, find gaps, and support needs-based planning. Access now: bit.ly/3PQqoPX
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
AURIN is at the PIA National Planning Congress 2026 in Canberra! Come say hello at our stand to talk about evidence-informed planning, urban analytics, and easier access to trusted national datasets.
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
#AURIN hiring: Data Scientist (fixed-term to Jan 2027). Spatial Python/R + research background. Onshore applicants with full work rights. Apply by 15 Mar 2026 (11:59pm local): CV + cover to masoud.rahimi@unimelb.edu.au. Women in Tech encouraged. bit.ly/3MHUrYB
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Yesterday at Connected by Water 2026, Director Prof. Pascal Perez shared how AURIN’s harmonised urban and regional datasets—plus GIS and notebook-based analytics—support evidence-based water planning and cross-sector decision-making.
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
A new AURIN Data Tale featuring DSpark data explores AFL supporter patterns in Melbourne: Do fans still live near the suburbs their clubs are named after? Or has urban growth and gentrification redrawn traditional football boundaries? bit.ly/4rBSDQ4
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Hear from AURIN Director Prof. Pascal Perez on how AURIN supports housing, climate, energy and health research. Watch the video: bit.ly/4bF0E1A🎥 #AURIN #UrbanResearch #AURINNetwork #AURINImpact #HardToGetData #HardToDoAnalytics #DigitalResearchInfrastructure #NCRIS #UrbanAnalytics
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
AURIN Data Partner Ben Hinze (Ambient Maps) presented at #ASA2025, showcasing Australia’s first national, building-level transport noise map. He revealed major exposure above WHO limits, unlocking new insights for health, planning & property research. #AURINnetwork #DigitalResearchInfrastructure
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
University of Melbourne students, through Urban Data Futures, have developed an Urban Research Collaboration Network. This system connects researchers and experts, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration to address complex urban challenges. Read more here: tinyurl.com/37r6ukn2
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
How can better data shape more sustainable cities? New research shows how AURIN data and digital infrastructure support smarter housing, planning and collaboration nationwide. tinyurl.com/ua43vj74 #AURIN #UrbanResearch #AURINNetwork #AURINImpact #HardToGetData #HardToDoAnalytics
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
During #ITS25, AURIN Director Pascal Perez met with Vibeke Haaning Matthews (NTRO) and Professor Sebastien Glaser (QUT) to explore a Smart Mobility Living Lab in Brisbane, supporting real-world AV and EV trials ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
The AURIN team celebrated the year's end at Werribee Mansion with tai chi, pool games, employee awards, shared meals, and team-building workshops. Here’s to another year of collaboration and better data for Australia’s cities and regions! 🎉
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
University of Melbourne's Master of Data Science students are enhancing urban data quality via the Urban Data Futures initiative. Their GenAI project employs AI to correct data inconsistencies, boosting reliability for urban research. Celebrate new talent advancing data precision for smarter cities!
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
The University of Queensland, led by Dr. Scott Lieske, explored bikeability using AURIN’s spatial data. Their Cycling Accessibility Index helps cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane improve cycling infrastructure. Harmonised datasets were key to refining accessibility metrics. #AURIN
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Researchers at UQ used machine learning to identify key factors improving bikeability: destination accessibility, air quality, bikeway separation & density. AURIN supported this by providing consistent spatial datasets, enabling advanced analysis for better urban planning. #AURINimpact #NCRISimpact
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Thank you to everyone who joined the PIA Urban Data Network Missing Maps Map Party! We collaborated to map vulnerable areas for humanitarian relief, enhancing GIS skills and supporting global disaster recovery efforts. It was wonderful to see a great turnout working together for meaningful change.
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Climate change reshapes risk in Australia’s cities. AURIN's integrated datasets and GIS tools empower stakeholders to understand vulnerabilities, plan adaptive responses, and boost disaster preparedness. Let's leverage research infrastructure for smarter climate solutions. bit.ly/4obTSTn
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
A full house at AURIN HQ for the Urban Data Futures Summit, showcasing Master of Data Science projects that address real-life urban challenges. Thanks to our panel leads for sharing their expertise and supporting emerging data talent. #UrbanData #AURIN #DataFutures
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Calling all eResearchers! Lock this in your schedule for today: BoF: Lost in Translation: Closing the Gap Between Knowledge and Impact - 2.20pm - Boulevard B1 Led by: Masoud Rahimi, Lead Data Scientist #eResAU2025 #AURIN #UrbanResearch #AURINNetwork #AURINImpact #HardToGetData #NCRISimpact
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
UQ’s Institute for Social Science Research is hiring a 3-year URBANiQ Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support the UQ–AURIN Node. Skills in GIS, spatial analysis & urban data essential. Apply by 3 Nov, 11pm AEST: bit.ly/42S113w #Postdoc #GIS #UrbanResearch #SpatialAnalysis
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
At a workshop led by URBANiQ Director Jonathan Olsen, Brad Greig and Hao Chen of AURIN discussed how mobility data can help with research in many areas, such as planning, transport, and health. Outstanding cross-sector engagement! You can sign up for data alerts here: bit.ly/4om1GST #AURIN #URBANiQ
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
At @ardc.edu.au #IDW2025 , AURIN is excited to be a part of Australia's data community! Our goal to use data responsibly for better cities, housing, energy, & climate adaptation, in line with the theme "Data for Positive Change." see you there! #AURIN #ResearchData #SciDataCon #DataPositiveChange
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
New members joining AURIN’s Marketing Team: Adele brings expertise in marketing analytics and MarTech systems & is particularly interested in data-driven storytelling. Isabelle has a background in in-person marketing, bringing a strong focus on creative media. Read more: bit.ly/46JiAUj #AURINTeam
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
AURIN's Lead Software Engineer, German Gonzalez, led an @ardc.edu.au TechTalk last week where he shared how we’re using Traefik to modernise urban research bit.ly/470qUQY. Thank you to ARDC for the opportunity, and to Loren Bruns Jr. for guest hosting! #AURIN #Traefik #ARDCTechTalk
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Farewell and thank-you to Emeritus Prof Linda Kristjanson AO for her service on the AURIN Board. Linda’s wisdom and dedication have shaped our direction and strengthened our mission. Please join us in wishing her the very best for the future. #AURINGovernance #AURINBoard bit.ly/42Kzdhl
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
AURIN sponsored & presented at #RSAA25, sharing insights on our shift to the Enabling Platform, promoting Traefik gateway, & Kubernetes on NECTAR. Great to connect with the RSE community on advancing digital research infrastructure. #AURINnetwork #DigitalResearchInfrastructure
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Welcoming Jannat Maqbool as AURIN’s new Business Development Manager. Jannat brings expertise in smart cities, AI, and tech adoption, with a strong track record across Australia and NZ. Read more about Jannat joining the AURIN team here: aurin.org.au/aurin-welcom... #AURINTeam
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Welcoming new leadership to drive our mission forward. Dr Ian Oppermann joins our Board, bringing his data science expertise to our governance. Meanwhile, Kylie Hargreaves steps up as Chair of our Industry Advisory Committee. Read the full story on our website. #AURINGovernance
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AURIN Welcomes New Board Member and Industry Advisory Committee Chair - AURIN
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).
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
AURIN has launched the URBANiQ Node at UQ, led by Dr Jon Olsen. URBANiQ unites experts in health, planning, transport & social sciences to tackle policy challenges on mobility, liveability & equity. Workshops with stakeholders begin soon to shape future research. Stay tuned! #AURIN #URBANiQ #UQ
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
AURIN team @ UniMelb #PSC2025 Standout sessions on kind leadership, outreach, AI & building inclusive workplaces. We left energised & full of ideas to take forward. A memorable event that showed the power of collaboration and professional growth. #AURIN #ProfessionalDevelopment #workplaceculture
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Dr Jon Olsen from UQ’s URBANiQ Node visited AURIN HQ to share how spatial data & GIS inform health equity research. He mapped kids’ exposure to junk food ads & showed how 20-minute neighbourhoods can shape better policy. The kind of data-driven impact AURIN is here to enable. #AURIN #URBANiQ
Jon Olsen and Pascal Perez presenting on Policy-Relevant Questions in Health Equity Research
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Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) @ardc.edu.au · 08/07/2025
Looking for a quick & easy way to find events and resources that strengthen your digital research skills? 👀 DReSA, a catalogue for digital research training. Learn Python, R, bioinformatics, ML, data skills + more 🔗 dresa.org.au w/ @pawseycentre.bsky.social @nci-australia.bsky.social
Discover research training events and resources with Digital Research Skills Australasia (DReSA)DReSA makes it easy to find:
Workshops, webinars and conferences
Extensive training modules
Videos and tutorials on specific programs and databases
Short-form training material 
Frameworks to design effective independent training plans for research teams
Summaries of previous events and questionnaires 
And much more
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Healthdirect Australia’s 2025 National Health Services Directory is available via AURIN! NHSD is key national trusted dataset for academic, govt & NFP researchers. 🔗 aurin.org.au/resources/da... #AURIN #HealthData #PublicHealth #UrbanPlanning #ClimateResilience #ResearchInfrastructure
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Reminder: Tomorrow (Tues 8 July), Dr William Cheung joins us at AURIN HQ for a session on urban data innovation, housing & city science. 🕑 2–3 PM AEST 📍 AURIN HQ, Melbourne or via Zoom 🔗 Join unimelb.zoom.us/j/8735626914... Passcode: 588749 Want to join in person? Contact amable.lou@unimelb.edu.au
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
AURIN has launched the RMIT Urban Dynamics (RUDY) Node. Led by @duckham.org RUDY brings spatial analytics & urban data science to the AURIN Network. First projects are Urban Digital Twins Integration & AI-Driven Semantic 3D Mapping. #AURIN #AURINnode #RMIT #RUDY #UrbanData #DigitalTwins
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
We're pleased to welcome Dr William Cheung to AURIN HQ on Tues 8 July. He'll present on the Urban Analytics & City Science Beacon and share insights on housing, green accessibility & retail. We invite you to attend. #AURIN #hardtogetdata #UrbanMobility #DigitalResearchInfastructure #UrbanResearch
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Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) @ardc.edu.au · 09/06/2025
🏠The Housing Analytics Lab is now open, tackling Australia's housing crisis head-on. Proud to support this initiative at ARDC, alongside UNSW, @aurin-dri.bsky.social + other partners. 🔗 ​ ardc.edu.au/article/hous... #NCRISimpact #dataanalytics #housinganalytics
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Housing Analytics Lab Opens to Tackle Housing Crisis | ARDC
A new state-of-the-art Housing Analytics Lab coordinates efforts to address Australia’s critical housing affordability and supply crisis.
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
What factors influence EV adoption in Australia and what can policymakers do about it? Researchers from RMIT, Dr Tiebei Li and Prof. Jago Dodson, used AURIN datasets to investigate electric vehicle uptake in Melbourne. aurin.org.au/research-imp...
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Research Impact: The Early-Phase Electric Vehicle Transition in Melbourne - AURIN
The carbon emissions created by road-based transport are immense. Car and van transport account for 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions due to their use of fossil fuels. In Australia, which has som...
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Last week we officially launched our new AURIN HQ in the Baldwin-Spencer building! The event was a wonderful celebration of both our new workspace and of the exciting future of AURIN. aurin.org.au/the-launch-o...
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The launch of AURIN HQ—a new era begins! - AURIN
Last week we celebrated our the official launch of new AURIN HQ in the Baldwin-Spencer Building. The event, held of the north lawn outside the building, was a celebration of both our new workspace but...
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AURIN @aurin-dri.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Excited to welcome Dr Jodie Smith & Mr Peter Francis to AURIN’s Board! Jodie and Peter bring a wealth of experience in leadership, science strategy, and corporate governance. A huge thanks to Mr Greg Tucker & Ms Alison Rose for their invaluable contributions. aurin.org.au/aurin-welcom...
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AURIN welcomes new Board members, Dr Jodie Smith and Mr Peter Francis - AURIN
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...
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