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UNSW Cities Institute

Bringing a spatial understanding of urban human conditions together with world class research, enabling city systems to transition at pace in response to complex legacies of settlement, climate change, community marginalisation and neglect in the Asia Pacific region.

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Developing governance systems for current and intergenerational equity

Developing demonstration methodologies leading to exemplar projects

Providing a platform for demonstration 'change stories', catalysing further research and projects

Developing new inclusive metrics for impact

Capacity building and knowledge sharing-leading to an education program

Building a coalition - a vibrant community of practice

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Our team

The Cities Institute offers a new way of working with academic research to create real change. We do not work in a conventional academic capacity but as a collective of researchers, academics, practitioners and policy makers.

Social housing an investment in healthier cities, says Minister for Housing

The NSW Minister for Housing, Rose Jackson, made a passionate case for social housing investment at UNSW’s annual Gene Willsford UTZON Lecture this week.

High-powered panel assembles to advise UNSW Cities Institute

The UNSW Cities Institute has assembled an esteemed group of experts to further its practice-based research, education and advocacy work for the future of healthy cities.

Renowned First Nations leader joins the UNSW Cities Institute

We’re proud to welcome respected practicing architect and policy leader, Dillon Kombumerri, to the team as Professor of Practice at the Cities Institute.

Meeting the Minister for Cities at the 75th anniversary

The new Minister for Cities, Senator the Hon. Jenny McAllister met the UNSW Cities Institute’s Professor Peter Poulet and Hannah Bolitho this week in Canberra at the Powered by UNSW 75th anniversary showcase.

Thai delegation visits to further regional collaboration with UNSW CI

A delegation of urban leaders from Thailand visited the UNSW Cities Institute this month to further collaborative opportunities with the Thai Department of Economic Promotions (DEPA).
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The Institute has a commitment to knowledge transfer through education and innovation. We are developing a suite of educational products from a Master of Cities, Graduate Certificates, Diplomas and micro-credentialled short courses for city leaders across the globe.

Professor Claire Annesley, Dean, UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture

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UNSW Cities Institute
Parramatta Innovation Hub
Parramatta NSW 2150

In the spirit of reconciliation, the UNSW Cities Institute acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, waters and community.