Urban Futures Symposium
21 - 24 October 2024
21 - 24 October 2024
Tuesday 22 October, 5:30pm, Green Brain, Building 16, Level 7, RMIT City Campus
Dive into a dynamic exchange of ideas in this thought-provoking panel discussion that marries diverse disciplines and explores how our collective research can shape the world. Uncover new connections and engage in interactive dialogues with leading RMIT academics.
Our panellists include Andrea Eckersley, Marietta Martinovic, Matt Duckham and event host Stayci Taylor.
Monday 21 October, 12pm, Green Brain, Building 16, Level 7, RMIT City Campus
Want to know more about undertaking a PhD in the social sciences and humanities? Hear from current PhD candidates, supervisors and the RMIT Library about different thesis models including thesis with publication, thesis with project, and working with industry partners.
Tuesday 22 October, 12pm, Green Brain, Building 16, Level 7, RMIT City Campus
Learn about the benefits of Open Access for your research, including increased visibility and discoverability, enhanced research collaboration, compliance with funding requirements, societal impact, equitable access and long-term preservation.
Wednesday 23 October, 12pm, Green Brain, Building 16, Level 7, RMIT City Campus
HDR candidates from RMIT's Centre for Urban Research are committed to creating urban futures that are just, sustainable and resilient. Join us for a lively showcase of short PechaKucha-style presentations.
Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates from the College of Design and Social Context will present their milestones throughout the symposium, commencing from Tuesday 22 October.
Please note that information for milestone presenters, chairs and referees is available through the RMIT SharePoint site for HDR Milestone Presentations (RMIT login required).
The candidate milestone schedule for Urban Futures is available via the daily tabs in the program and registration section below.
This session will explore different options for undertaking a PhD in the social sciences and humanities.
Sophie Langley, Research Academic Skills Advisor from the RMIT Library will present on different thesis models, including thesis with publication, thesis with project, and working with industry partners.
Associate Professor Juliet Watson will then host a panel discussion with supervisors and PhD candidates from the School of Global Urban and Social Studies and the School of Media and Communication.
Speakers
Presentations may be given in-person, online or in hybrid mode. Refer to the location column for details.
| Time (AEDT) | Candidate | Presentation title | Location |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Cristina Wong | Flood disasters in Peru. An exploration to floods from 2017 Coastal El Niño in Chancay-Lambayeque subbasin | 016.07.003 or Teams (online) |
| 13:30 - 15:00 | Shuai Zhang | Modelling Heterogeneity of Electric Vehicles Charging Demand in Melbourne: An Agent-based Modelling Approach | 016.07.001 |
| 13:30 - 15:00 | Pouya Molaei | Investigating Neighbourhood-Built Environment Push-Pull Factors on Ageing-in-Place, and Physical Functioning Outcomes | 016.07.002 or Teams (online) |
| 13:30 - 15:00 | Tan Hoang Bao Nguyen | Towards the Development of a Conceptual Model for Better Adaptation of Floodwalls Design to Climate Change | 016.07.003 |
Find out how to ensure that everyone you would like to read your research can access it easily and free of charge.
This workshop will use RMIT HDR examples to provide insights into preparing your thesis, research data and publications to be made Open Access.
It will also highlight the wider benefits of Open Access for researchers such as:
Join us for 'Marriage of the Minds: A Transdisciplinary Research Salon', a thought-provoking event that unites leading RMIT academics. Dive into a dynamic exchange of ideas that marries diverse disciplines and explores how our collective research can shape the world. Engage in interactive dialogues that uncover new connections, spark innovation, and challenge conventional boundaries. The evening concludes with a networking reception, offering an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in an intellectually stimulating atmosphere. Don’t miss this unique event that redefines collaborative research.
Presentations may be given in-person, online or in hybrid mode. Refer to the location column for details.
| Time (AEDT) | Candidate | Presentation title | Location |
| 9:00 - 10:30 | Jierui Dong | Modelling and prediction of indoor air quality in school classrooms | 016.07.001 |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Zhe Zhang | Optimization of cost and energy consumption for social housing refurbishment towards the ZEB target, in Australia | 016.07.002 |
| 13:30 - 15:00 | Ransi Athauda Achchillage | Identification of the contribution of the Real Estate Sector to Climate Change through GHG Emissions | 016.07.001 |
Come hear from HDR students based at the Centre for Urban Research who are leading future-changing research agendas to create more sustainable, resilient and regenerative urban futures. A diverse and incredibly talented group of emerging researchers will present in the lively PechaKucha style of short presentations.
A short Q&A will follow.
Presentations may be given in-person, online or in hybrid mode. Refer to the location column for details.
| Time (AEDT) | Candidate | Presentation title | Location |
| 12:00 - 13:30 | Farhana Akther | Ageing in Place: The experience of older women in public re-housing initiatives in Bangladesh | 08.11.012 |
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.