Communication and noise in urban green & blue spaces
Event description
SMART GREEN CITIES & MU HEARING SHOWCASE EVENT 2025
Communication and noise in urban green and blue spaces:
- People
and animals inhabiting urban areas are increasingly exposed to sensory
pollution, particularly exposure to loud and unfamiliar sounds.
- How does the urban soundscape influence communication and behaviour in both humans and animals in these environments?
- How can sound be used to support ecosystem restoration or to design urban soundscapes that are both inclusive and restorative?
Join us for lightning talks and a panel discussion on the topic of Sound,
and how it can be used to assess the quality and function of urban
green and blue spaces from a
human and more-than-human perspective.
Access: The presentation will be supported by captions and an infra-red hearing system is available for use. If you require an assistive listening device on the day, please contact Kelly.Miles@mq.edu.au prior to the event or on the day and one will be provided.
08 April 2025
9.20 AM for a 9:30AM - 1 PM Event
Australian Hearing Hub
Level 1 Lecture Theatre
While we encourage in person attendance we can provide a webinar link to attend externally, please advise us at the checkout.
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9:30 |
Welcome |
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9:40 |
Lived experience presentation |
Bill Martens |
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9:50 |
MQ Hearing talks |
A/Prof Noushin Nasiri |
Bridging sound and silence to create inclusive urban environments |
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9:56 |
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10:02 |
A/Prof Nicole Matthews |
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10:08 |
Dr Heivet Hernandez Perez |
Evolution of reverberation and human learning spaces |
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10:14 |
Dr Chi Lo |
Neurodivergent listening in everyday soundscapes |
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10:20 |
Dr Kelly Miles |
Measuring hearing and communication in a soundscape |
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10:26-10:30 |
Morning tea and networking opportunity |
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11:00 |
SGC talks |
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11:06 |
Prof Peter Davies |
Natural swimming in cities for health and environmental benefits |
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11:12 |
Dr Caragh Threlfall |
Animal communication for improved urban habitat restoration |
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11:18 |
A/Prof Justine Lloyd |
Sounds(es)capes and the city: listening to/with place |
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11:24 |
Dr Ben Pitcher |
The urban jungle: biodiversity in cities and lessons from zoos |
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11:30 |
Dr Esther Erlings |
Inclusive spaces: who are these 'people'? |
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11:36 |
Panel Discussion |
Facilitator: Kelly Miles Panel: Prof David McAlpine, Prof Catherine McMahon, Abbie Galvin, A/Prof Peter Davies, Dr Caragh Threlfall |
Discussing best research questions and potential partnerships |
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12:10 |
Lunch, brainstorming and networking opportunity |
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12:45 |
Tour |
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