A wide range of experts focusing on all aspects of cities and urbanisation
Our research experts span a wide range of disciplinary fields, from transport and land use planners to civil engineers; systems modellers to environmental scientists, public health specialists, economic and social researchers to coastal engineers; and from geographers to architects.
OUR MISSION
Doing research that helps make cities better places.
Our commitments
Carrying out high-quality research that combines academic rigour with policy relevance
Working with partners and supporters in government, industry and the community sector to develop a research agenda that addresses real-world contemporary urban challenges
Ensuring our research results are presented in practical ways, as well as in more traditional academic arenas
Building researchers’ capacity through support and continuing professional development
Meet our researchers
See the team that makes the Cities Research Institute and discover our individual research strengths.
Higher Degree Research candidates
See who’s currently studying with us, their thesis topics and supervisors.
Powerful partnerships
Our collaborations with industry and government produce tangible benefits for cities and communities.