UQ|UP at the GUIDe Symposium, Brunei
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UQ|UP at the GUIDe Symposium, Brunei

On 4 December, UQ|UP team members Dorina Pojani, Ali Cheshmehzangi and Mubeen Ahmad will join urban scholars and practitioners from around the world at the Global Urban Innovation & Development Symposium (GUIDe), an event organised by Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and Chongqing University (CQU). đź”— Check out the program below and register to attend online: … Continue reading

Celebrating ADP student success at the Queensland Awards for Planning Excellence
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Celebrating ADP student success at the Queensland Awards for Planning Excellence

Congratulations to School of Architecture, Design and Planning students Lauren Hall and Katie Pearce for their outstanding achievements at the Queensland Awards for Planning Excellence! Lauren and Katie were recognised for their exceptional contributions and commitment to the field of planning, showcasing the talent and dedication they bring to their studies and future careers. It … Continue reading

Welcome to our new PhD student, Sean Byster-Bowles, pioneering research on resilient cities
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Welcome to our new PhD student, Sean Byster-Bowles, pioneering research on resilient cities

Congratulations to Sean Byster-Bowles, who has officially started his PhD journey in Research Quarter 4, 2024! Sean’s research will focus on building resilient cities, with a particular emphasis on Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and housing. Sean’s supervisory team include: Dr Sara Alidoust, Prof Ali Cheshmehzangi, and A/Prof Dorina Pojani. We look forward to seeing the impact … Continue reading

ADP extending collaboration with global partners on research in climate change, health, resilience, and societal impact
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ADP extending collaboration with global partners on research in climate change, health, resilience, and societal impact

Ali Cheshmehzangi, Professor and Head of the School of ADP The University of Queensland’s School of Architecture, Design, and Planning is excited to collaborate with outstanding global partners on essential research in climate change, healthy cities, resilience, societal impact, and climate action. Through these partnerships, the School brings together an extensive range of expertise across … Continue reading

Brisbane’s green future: Climate action strategies aligned with sustainable development goals
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Brisbane’s green future: Climate action strategies aligned with sustainable development goals

Ali Cheshmehzangi, Professor and Head of the School of ADP Dynamic climate action strategies that support a sustainable, resilient, and prosperous city are shaping Brisbane’s green future in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With a population of about 2.5 million, Brisbane is establishing itself as a leader in climate resilience, and city policies … Continue reading

Third anniversary of “Urban Health, Sustainability, and Peace” by Ali Chesh
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Third anniversary of “Urban Health, Sustainability, and Peace” by Ali Chesh

Ali Cheshmehzangi’s book ‘Urban Health, Sustainability, and Peace in the Day the World Stopped’ is now three years old! This book is the first study to introduce and highlight the nexus between urban health, sustainability, and peace, or the HSP nexus. The discussions become handy again, particularly at a time when peace is far from … Continue reading

Fostering sustainable urbanism through partnerships: Advancing SDG #17 in Brisbane’s urban development
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Fostering sustainable urbanism through partnerships: Advancing SDG #17 in Brisbane’s urban development

Ali Cheshmehzangi, Professor and Head of the School of ADP In the process of creating inclusive and resilient cities, urbanisation and sustainability are inextricably linked. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #17—”Partnerships for the Goals”—emerges as a crucial tenet in the context of Brisbane’s ongoing urban transformation, guaranteeing that this transformation is based on cooperation, knowledge … Continue reading

Rooted in the city: Urban farming as Brisbane’s path to sustainability
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Rooted in the city: Urban farming as Brisbane’s path to sustainability

Ali Cheshmehzangi, Professor and Head of the School of ADP Urban farming presents a significant opportunity for Brisbane to incorporate sustainable practices into its urban development while simultaneously enhancing community well-being. It can help the city meet global sustainability goals like the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as it gets ready for big changes brought … Continue reading

Shaping Brisbane’s future now: Sustainable urban design for a liveable city
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Shaping Brisbane’s future now: Sustainable urban design for a liveable city

Ali Cheshmehzangi, Professor and Head of the School of ADP Brisbane is undertaking a more global role as it prepares for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which will significantly alter the city’s urban development in the coming years. The necessity of sustainable urban design, which not only addresses environmental issues but also makes sure … Continue reading