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Interested to find out more about electric vehicles? UQ’s Dr Cristyn Meath recently joined three of RACQ’s EV experts to answer questions of RACQ’s members and staff. Questions covered sustainability, charging, safety, driver experience and how to charge an EV if you live in an apartment.

The involvement of the UQ SIRH in the development of the new course, CIVL4525, is a testament to the centre’s commitment to advancing sustainable infrastructure design. With a strong track record of research in this area and a range of industry partners, the UQ SIRH is well-positioned to provide valuable insights and industry examples for students.

UQ’s Sustainable Infrastructure Research Hub (SIRH) Director, Dr Cristyn Meath and an affiliate from UQ’s Professional Planner in Residence at the School of Architecture, Stephanie Wyeth joined leaders from industry, academia and government to share insights on sustainable hospitals at the Inaugural Health Innovation Precincts Summit.

Two publications, "Recommendations for the Application of ISO 19650 - Information Management Process and Responsibility Matrix - Vol 1" and "BIM in Tunnelling - Guideline for Bored Tunnels - Vol 1", were published at the World Tunnelling Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark.

On 19th August 2022, Dr Cristyn Meath from the Sustainable Infrastructure Research Hub (SIRH) presented to the APEC Investment Experts’ Group Workshop as part of the APEC Summit in Chiang Mai in Thailand.

Establishing a Global Knowledge Network for Sustainable & Resilient Infrastructure is an ambitious objective that requires the collaboration of top universities across the globe. The University of Queensland (UQ), Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI), and University College London (UCL) have come together to develop a research collaborative project that will address challenges facing the infrastructure sector.

As our cities continue to grow and face the challenges of climate change and population increases, the need for resilient and sustainable infrastructure becomes more pressing. This project aims to explore how underground space development and digital engineering can contribute to creating resilient and liveable communities.

In 2019 internationally renowned speaker Dominic Barton presented the topic, ‘Why businesses must change to thrive in the age of disruption’. In a series of four, this video is part four of Dominic’s presentation.

In 2019 internationally renowned speaker Dominic Barton presented the topic, ‘Why businesses must change to thrive in the age of disruption’. In a series of four, this video is part three of Dominic’s presentation.

In 2019 internationally renowned speaker Dominic Barton presented the topic, ‘Why businesses must change to thrive in the age of disruption’. In a series of four, this video is part two of Dominic’s presentation.

In 2019 internationally renowned speaker Dominic Barton presented the topic, ‘Why businesses must change to thrive in the age of disruption’. In a series of four, this video is part one of Dominic’s presentation.