On 20 August 2025 we celebrated our Centre’s 4th birthday with UQ and Swinburne colleagues, and four years of research collaboration, impactful partnerships, and a growing a community dedicated to building a more resilient, inclusive, and ethical digital future. Since our launch in 2021, CIRES has:

• Delivered cutting-edge research in human-centred AI and information resilience
• Fostered strong collaborations across academia, industry, and government
• Supported the next generation of researchers and innovators
• Helped shape national conversations on responsible technology

We reviewed our 2021-2025 YTD performance stats (see pics), and after that effort, we thought we definitely deserved two cakes to celebrate.

From our Director, Professor Shazia Sadiq FTSE: “CIRES was founded with a bold vision — to reduce socio-technical barriers to data driven transformation. Four years on, I’m proud of how far we’ve come and grateful to our team and collaborators who continue to pursue our mission of Information Resilience.”

We’re proud of what we’ve achieved — and even more excited about what’s ahead, including our first PhD graduates. Thank you to our researchers, partners, and supporters who have been part of this journey.