This past Friday, UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani delivered a seminar at UCT Hanoi. This was an inspiring one-day event where all presenters were women—a showcase of female leadership in transport academia. Dorina’s presentation focused on transport policy transfer in Southeast Asia, exploring how transport ideas and projects are adapted and implemented across the region. The seminar … Continue reading
Today, the University of Transport and Communications in Hanoi hosted UQ|UP member Dorina Pojani for a guest lecture and workshop on Urban Transport Modes and Sustainability in the Global South. Dorina, whose research work includes urban development and mobility in rapidly growing regions, shared her expertise with students and local colleagues. Her lecture delved into … Continue reading
In planning academia, career mentoring is essential for success at all levels. For early career researchers, access to experienced mentors is key, as they can provide insights that go beyond academic or technical skills. One such initiative took place at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), where UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani is spending part of her sabbatical … Continue reading
Parking, albeit pedestrian, is an international issue of rising importance. Worldwide, the amount of land dedicated to the storage of motor vehicles is substantial and urgently needs to be carefully enumerated and then reconsidered in the context of progress towards an environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable urban future. Cities need to develop better ways to … Continue reading