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🎉 iKnow, weKnow Falling Walls (Science Engagement) Top 20 Melissa Jackson and the iKnow, weKnow project have been shortlisted in the Science Engagement #FallingWallsEngage category of the #FallingWalls #GlobalCall24, and aiming for the #ScienceBreakthrough of the Year! Looking forward to networking with professionals and innovators at the #ScienceSummit24 in Berlin from 7–9 November. We are excited that Know, weKnow: Co-Designing a Resilient Water and Energy Toolbox for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Communities is among the #FallingWallsEngage winners! Follow us for updates as we get ready to pitch at the #FallingWalls #ScienceSummit24 Pitch Day in Berlin on 7 November. Link to the project page in the comments. Congratulations to the whole research team Prof Cara Beal Sachita Shrestha Prof Rodney Stewart Associate Professor Kerry Bodle Prof Brendan Mackey Dr Sebastian Binnewies and Murdoch University's Martin Anda. Thank you to our government, industry and community partners who support the #iKnowWeKnow project - we couldn't do it without you! Australian Research Council Torres Strait Regional Authority Northern Territory Government DEPWS Torres Strait Island Regional Council Ergon Energy Network The Centre for Appropriate Technology Limited (CfAT) Power and Water Corporation and Cheryl Bailey and Indigenous Technology. #iKnowWeKnow #ScienceEngagement #FallingWalls #ScienceBreakthrough #InnovationInScience #IndigenousKnowledge #RemoteCommunities #WaterSecurity #EnergyResilience #ClimateResilience #CommunityCollaboration #IndustryPartnership #ResearchImpact #GriffithUniversity #CitiesResearchInstitute

💧 Flowing together: HDR perspective on research-industry collaborations Cities PhD candidate Samantha Guy recently co-presented a paper at the Australian Water Association North Queensland Conference on #HamiltonIsland! 🌊📄 Her presentation, Navigating Water Resilience: Partnerships for Demand Management, nominated for Best Paper, explored the power of research-industry partnerships in advancing water efficiency. Drawing from her industry experience, Sam highlighted the need to move beyond token stakeholder engagement toward true collaboration, especially in managing water demand in remote Australian communities. 🤝🏞️ As a Young Water Professional Sub-Committee Member, she proudly represented fellow professionals, sharing insights and showcasing excellence within the #WaterIndustry in #NorthQueensland. 🚰✨ Congratulations Sam! 🌟 #WaterResilience #ResearchIndustryPartnerships #YoungProfessionals #PhD #HDR #Sustainability #GriffithUniversity #CitiesResearchInstitute

🌍 A Global Research Network for Urban Transformation 🌍 At Cities Research Institute, we're dedicated to building a global network of research collaborations and providing a robust evidence base for evaluating existing urban policies and developing innovative new approaches. Our current research projects are designed to bring tangible benefits to cities. We proudly play a consultative role with policymakers, city shapers, and industry professionals, offering a range of services that leverage our expertise. Explore our services: 🔍 Research Consultancy 📚 Short Courses 🎤 Guest Speakers 🤝 Research Collaboration If you would like to discuss new research projects, partnership arrangements, or other collaborations, please contact us. https://lnkd.in/g5GK-ByY #UrbanResearch #CityTransformation #SustainableCities #UrbanDevelopment #ResearchExcellence #FutureCities #CollaborativeResearch #UrbanInnovation #HumanEnvironment #SustainableFuture #CitiesResearchInstitute #Consultancy #ShortCourses #GuestSpeakers #ResearchCollaboration

🎉 Did you know? iKnow,weKnow Top20 #FallingWalls #GlobalCall24 Dr. Melissa Jackson and the iKnow, weKnow project have been shortlisted in the Science Engagement #FallingWallsEngage category of the #FallingWalls #GlobalCall24, and aiming for the #ScienceBreakthrough of the Year! We are excited that Know, weKnow: Co-Designing a Resilient Water and Energy Toolbox for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Communities is among the #FallingWallsEngage winners! Congratulations to the whole research team Prof Cara Beal Sachita Shrestha Prof Rodney Stewart Associate Professor Kerry Bodle Prof Brendan Mackey Dr Sebastian Binnewies and Murdoch University's A/Prof Martin Anda. Thank you to our government, industry and community partners who support the #iKnowWeKnow project - we couldn't do it without you! Australian Research Council Torres Strait Regional Authority Northern Territory Government DEPWS Torres Strait Island Regional Council Ergon Energy Network The Centre for Appropriate Technology Limited (CfAT) Power and Water Corporation and Cheryl Bailey and Indigenous Technology 🔗 Learn more about our research: https://lnkd.in/gPzUyDj7 #iKnowWeKnow #ScienceEngagement #FallingWalls #ScienceBreakthrough #InnovationInScience #IndigenousKnowledge #RemoteCommunities #WaterSecurity #EnergyResilience #ClimateResilience #CommunityCollaboration #IndustryPartnership #ResearchImpact #GriffithUniversity #CitiesResearchInstitute

🚀 Advancing research in remote indigenous communities Our Remote Indigenous Communities Research Team is making great progress on two key projects focusing on developing sustainable solutions for water and energy security in remote communities: 1️⃣ Building Water Security and Climate Resilience in Remote Indigenous Communities in the Torres Strait and Cape York Peninsula (TCICA) 🌊🌱 2️⃣ iKnow, weKnow: Co-Designing a Resilient Water and Energy Toolbox for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Communities (ARC LP), a #FallingWalls #GlobalCall24 #ScienceEngagement #Top20 shortlisted project. ⚡🤝 The three-year, Australian Research Council-funded #iKnowWeKnow project is wrapping up its first year! We're gathering vital baseline data on water and energy and collaborating with communities, industry partners, and stakeholders to create innovative tools for demand management and climate resilience. 🌿⚡ Meanwhile, the ‘Building Water Security…’ project is halfway through fieldwork, with data analysis already starting, fuelled by insights from engaged communities. 📊🤝 Thank you to our government, industry and community partners who support the #iKnowWeKnow project - we couldn't do it without you! Australian Research Council Torres Strait Regional Authority Northern Territory Government DEPWS Torres Strait Island Regional Council Ergon Energy Network The Centre for Appropriate Technology Limited (CfAT) Power and Water Corporation and Cheryl Bailey and Indigenous Technology #iKnowWeKnow #ScienceEngagement #FallingWalls #ScienceBreakthrough #InnovationInScience #IndigenousKnowledge #RemoteCommunities #WaterSecurity #EnergyResilience #ClimateResilience #CommunityCollaboration #IndustryPartnership #ResearchImpact #GriffithUniversity #CitiesResearchInstitute

🧣 The Climate Scarf: A creative call for action ❤️ Meet Sara Gerdsen, a participant in Griffith University’s Ethos research project, who’s turning climate data into wearable art! 🌏🎨 Sara has been busy knitting Climate Scarves—each one uniquely designed with colorful stripes representing global surface temperatures over the past 100 years. Every row tells a story of our warming world. Inspired by the #KnitForClimateAction movement, these scarves are more than just winter accessories. They’re a nationwide initiative to raise awareness and spark climate action. The goal? To gift them to thought leaders and influencers, turning them into symbols of our shared responsibility to tackle climate change. 🧶✊ Sara’s beautiful scarves have already been gifted to members of the Ethos research team, spreading the message of urgency and hope for our planet. 🌱💚 Want to get involved (or have an older parent or friend who would)? Learn more and sign up for the next Ethos trial on the project page: https://lnkd.in/gtCkk6nn #HeatResearch #ClimateAction #ArtForChange #ClimateData #EthosProject #WearYourValues #GriffithUniversity #CitiesResearchInstitute

🏠 SEQ housing crisis: Hidden impacts on our waterways As Southeast Queensland plans to build nearly 900,000 new homes by 2046, Associate Professor Andrew Brooks is sounding the alarm on a critical, yet often overlooked, issue: the environmental toll on the Brisbane River catchment. 🌊🏞️ A recent audit by Healthy Land & Water revealed a troubling fact—only 15% of construction sites are meeting erosion sediment control standards. The consequences? Increased sediment from these sites is threatening #Brisbane's drinking water supply, especially during dry years and catastrophic floods. 🌧️💧 Since 2011, Brisbane’s largest water treatment plants have shut down four times due to poor water quality, and in 2022, the desalination plant had to be reactivated to cope with sediment overload. This is a pressing issue that affects us all. Read more in the ABC story. #HousingCrisis #WaterQuality #EnvironmentalImpact #SustainableConstruction #BrisbaneRiver #Brisbane #Queensland #GriffithUniversity #CitiesResearchInstitute

📢 ALERT: Fauna-Sensitive Road Design in Australia PhD candidate Christopher Johnson, along with supervisors Tony Matthews, Matt Burke, and Darryl Jones, has just published a new paper in the Australasian Journal of Environmental Management on Fauna-Sensitive Road Design. 🦘🚗 The research reviews policies across Australia, identifying gaps in current practices and suggesting ways forward for the industry to better protect wildlife and enhance road safety. 🛤️🌳 Check out the full paper to explore the latest insights in sustainable infrastructure and wildlife conservation. #FaunaSensitiveDesign #EnvironmentalManagement #RoadSafety #TransportResearch #WildlifeConservation #SustainableInfrastructure #ResearchImpact #AcademicResearch #AustralianTransport #BiodiversityProtection #PolicyDevelopment #PhDResearch #GriffithUniversity #CitiesResearchInstitute

🎸 Do transport issues impact festival success? Your insights needed! 🚗 Rachael Leeson’s Honours research at Griffith University explores whether transport and land-use planning could be holding back Australia’s beloved music festivals like Byron Bay Bluesfest and Splendour in the Grass. 🎶 If you’ve attended these festivals or have thoughts on how transport affects them, your input could make a big difference. Help shape the future of our iconic music events! Complete the survey by 30 September! 📊 #MusicFestivals #FestivalSuccess #TransportPlanning #TransportIssues #Research #Survey #CulturalImpact #ByronBay #BluesFest #Splendor #GriffithUniversity #CitiesResearchInstitute

🐦 Winter BirdWalk 🐦 On a crisp winter morning, ten enthusiastic bird watchers gathered for a delightful Toohey Forest bird walk, led by our resident ecologist and bird expert, PhD candidate Christopher Johnson, along with part-time twitcher Prof Cara Beal. 🦉 The chilly weather didn’t ruffle any feathers as our keen-eyed group spotted a variety of bird species, from kookaburras to striated pardalotes. It was truly a walk to crow about! We can’t wait for more opportunities to celebrate and explore the incredible biodiversity right in our backyard. Stay tuned for future birdwatching events! 🐤🌳 #BirdWatching #TooheyForest #NathanCampus #GriffithUniversity #CitiesResearchInstitute #PhD #HDR