Researching with us
Research Higher Degrees
We have created a community of support for students. We are always on the lookout for bright new researchers to join our various research teams. A postgraduate degree on a topic related to the built environment will take you many places. It is your ticket to success and a way to differentiate yourself in government circles, leading edge companies or as an academic. If you are interested in any of the topics we are exploring or have new ideas – please contact us – we’d love to hear from you. We tend to be quite collegiate in our approach to supervision – but don’t take it from us – hear what some of our graduates and students say ….
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Jessica Chen |
The development of a habitués shock model for architect-client relationships on house projects. |
Associate Professor Kerry London |
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Brianna Chesworth |
Thinking Lean: Establishing the Context with Integrating Lean Thinking Strategies in the Australian Construction Industry |
Associate Professor Kerry London Associate Professor Tony Williams |
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Shiyamini Sivabala |
Contractors Strategic Management by Performance Measurement in Construction |
Associate Professor Kerry London |
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Kim Maund |
A study of policy conflicts related to the implementation of environmental management practices throughout the building and construction supply chains |
Associate Professor Kerry London Associate Professor Tony Williams |
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Alfred Olatunji |
Interoperability and Integration in Building Information Modelling: Dynamics of Adoption and Impacts on Industry |
Willy Sher |
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Current Research Higher Degree Students
If you need to know more about the University of Newcastle, the RHD application process and Scholarships:
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International Office: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/division/international
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Office of Graduate Studies : http://www.newcastle.edu.au/research/rhd/index.html
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Domestic RHD Prospectus: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/research/rhd/index.html
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International RHD Prospectus: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/research/rhd/index.html
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Scholarships: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/research/rhd/scholarships.html
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Research Proposals: begin by talking to an academic in CIBER
Industry collaborations
Academic staff have collaborated with the following industry and government organizations on various research projects. A number of these organizations sponsor postgraduate studies. The following is a selection of our key industry collaborations:
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Victorian State Government Building Policy Unit
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Qld State Government Department of Main Roads
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Leightons
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Woods Baggot
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Qld State Government Department of Infrastructure
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DEM
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ACPRA industry partners
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Thiess
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NexusPoint Solutions
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John Holland Group
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Qld Department of Premiers and Cabinet
Community and non profit organisations
Many of our researchers are involved in community and non profit organisations and are able to speak at events. Time is always a problem – so get in early to book the speaking engagement. We only ask that you notify us with some lead time about how you intend on representing the University and CIBER in marketing material. Some of our researchers also make themselves available from time to time in a consultative capacity – please arrange the details on an individual basis.
Academics
We are always pleased when academics from other institutions visit us. If you would like a visit hosted by CIBER please contact someone in the Centre to arrange a suitable time and accommodation.
This entity seeks to respond to three key themes through connections and collaborations with other major groups:
- smart growth
- smart people
- smart response
Director - Michael Ostwald
Ph: +61 2 49215778