Category: Centre News

Momentum Article: Fixing data gone wrong

Posted on by Kath Williamson

The top 5 capabilities all businesses need to build an information resilience plan

Recent industry reports identify ‘data gone wrong’ as the biggest risk factor for emerging digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and autonomous decision making. However, with the right planning, a business can build information resilience to make embracing new technologies less risky, according to Centre Director Professor Shazia Sadiq. Read the full article in Momentum, The University of Queensland’s Business School magazine.

First Round of PhD Scholarships

Posted on by Kath Williamson

Applications closed 12 September 2021.

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We’re recruiting! 5 PhD positions available.

CIRES is seeking highly motivated PhD researchers to join the Centre for exciting projects with the following industry partners: Queensland Health, Queensland Police Service, and Max Kelsen.

This is an opportunity to be part of an innovative HDR training program. As a PhD researcher with CIRES, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with university and industry partner supervisors on research with real world impact. During your degree, you will undertake a one-year placement with the industry partner.

We offer a generous scholarship package of $34,627 per annum (2021 rate) and top up scholarships from $5,000 per annum. We are now recruiting for the following projects. All positions are based at the University of Queensland’s St Lucia Campus. Applications close 12th September 2021.

For full details and how to apply visit our Study With Us page

If you have any questions about CIRES or applying for these projects, please contact our Centre Manager Kate Aldridge k.aldridge@uq.edu.au

 

Centre for Information Resilience Commences!

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We are delighted to announce that the Australian Research Council’s Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Information Resilience (CIRES) has officially commenced. Our Collaborative Research Agreement has been finalised and our important work can begin.

CIRES aims to build workforce capacity in Australian organisations and help them achieve information resilience. Our Centre brings together end-users, technology providers, and cutting-edge research, to lift the socio-technical barriers to data driven transformation. We will train a new generation of research leaders in collaboration with our Industry Partners: Aginic, Astral, Allianz Partners, Health & Wellbeing Queensland, Max Kelsen, Queensland Department of Education, Queensland Health, and the Queensland Police Service.