The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) held its annual Transport Academic Partnership (TAP) Showcase 2025 at the headquarter on Mary Street on 3rd of December. The Transport Academic Partnership 2025–2030 is a $4.3 million agreement between TMR, the Motor Accident Insurance Commission, Queensland University of Technology, University of Queensland and the University of … Continue reading
UQ|UP’s Stephanie Wyeth has been promoted to Associate Professor – join us in congratulating her on this significant milestone in her academic and professional journey. Since joining UQ in 2019, she has focused on connecting academic work with the lived realities of communities and inspiring the next generation of urban professionals to challenge business-as-usual approaches … Continue reading
A huge congratulations to the UQ|UP team for our outstanding efforts during UQ Open Day! Everyone’s energy, professionalism, and passion for urban planning shone through in every interaction — whether guiding prospective students, answering questions about our programs, or showcasing the real-world impact of our research. Here’s to building better cities and a stronger and … Continue reading
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
The work of UQ | UP member Stephanie Wyeth was acknowledged at the 2024 Planning Institute of Australia (Queensland) Awards Gala on Friday. Steph, along with UQ colleague Laurel Johnson, contributed a chapter entitled ‘The Queensland Suburb: A Singular Vision’ to The Next Australian City (Conor Court Publishing 2024). This excellent publication on the evolution of … Continue reading
Housing affordability in 2024 is the worst on record, with too few affordable dwellings available to buy or rent. It’s no wonder a large proportion of the population is anxious about housing. So, as voters get ready to head to the polls for the Queensland state elections on 26 October, how will the major parties … Continue reading
Congratulations to all Architecture, Design and Planning recipients of the 2023 School of Architecture, Design and Planning EMCR Seed Funding Grant: Karla Straker, Cathy Keys, Dorina Pojani, Sara Alidoust, Cara Wrigley, Sebastien Darchen, Andrew Wilson, Nicole Sully, Stephanie Wyeth, Kelly Greenop, Maram Shaweesh and Tim O’Rourke. We will be working on a range of super interesting projects … Continue reading
The Tertiary Studies Expo is an annual event where young people (and their parents) interrogate university staff and students on the learning opportunities and job prospects in their chosen field of studies. These young people are savvy shoppers and worked the room to better understand the experiences offered by different universities in SEQ and beyond. … Continue reading
Integrating taller apartment blocks into low-rise neighbourhoods is a difficult political task for governments around Australia. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has made clear his intention to build upwards in established suburbs. But with growing resistance from some residents, finding the right balance could be tricky. Listen to this ABC Radio segment featuring: Continue reading
This week, Stephanie Wyeth’s first year Planning students put on their ‘urban design’ goggles and explored the St Lucia Campus. We talked about what works and what doesn’t, how the campus continues to change – just like the city – and how the built environment influences our connections to people, place and opportunity. Big thanks … Continue reading