News and events

Artificial Habitat Workshop

The purpose of this workshop is to share research and practice progress and identify needs and opportunities for future research and collaboration.

Dr Caragh Threlfall, Smart Green Cities - Macquarie University and Guest Speaker Dr Kylie Soanes, University of Melbourne

Workshop 2 - 2025 Research Showcase

SGC Workshop: Social Perspectives of Environmental Problems

This workshop we explores how social research methods can be integrated into ecological studies, helping researchers and practitioners navigate the human elements of environmental challenges. We will discuss the range of social research methods that could be applied to improve research and achieve practical outcomes.

Smart Green Cities & MQ Hearing Showcase  Communication and noise in urban green and blue spaces

How to create sensorially inclusive &
accessible urban green and blue spaces.
Join us for morning tea, lightning talks and
a lively panel discussion!

Dr Caragh Threlfall, Smart Green Cities - Macquarie University

Dr Kelly Miles, Australian Hearing Hub - Macquarie University

Workshop 1 – 2025 Centre Kick-off

We will hear updates on 2024 initiatives, launch the 2025 program, and of course there will be plenty of opportunity to meet and network.

We will be presenting talks under the four Smart Green City Themes.

• Nature-rich Cities
• Connected Cities
• Healthy & Inclusive Cities
• Sustainable Cities

Each theme leader will provide a brief overview before the 3-minute talks (maximum 5 slides) from the membership.

We will hear updates on 2023 initiatives, launch the 2024 program, and of course there will be plenty of opportunity to meet and network.

Based on ideas generated during the speed talks at the kick-off workshop, we will work in teams to develop potential topics for collaborative research projects. Don't miss your opportunity to access $50,000 in funding!

Meet the Executive and hear about their interdisciplinary interests.

Have your say on the direction of the centre and how we run activities this year.

Learn about the inaugural SGC seed funding and your chance to share in $50,000.

Brainstorm new ways we can work together by giving a 2-3 min (max. 1 slide) speed talk on the topic: ‘What are the most effective research contributions we can make for building liveable smart green cities by 2050?’

Professor Michelle Leishman and Professor Melanie Bishop, Smart Green Cities - Macquarie University

Dr Sara Deilami, Smart Green Cities - Macquarie University

Professor Stefan Trueck, Transforming Energy Markets - Macquarie University

Willoughby Council

Guest Speaker: A/Professor Peter Davies