The Open Data Platforms and Licences for Cities course at University of New South Wales empowers students to utilise data by engaging them in the development of an open city data platform.

School: University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Course: Open Data Platforms and Licences for Cities
Location: online
Course dates: 28.5 hours
Application deadline: accessible on demand, students can learn at their own pace

UNSW’s City Futures Research Centre is at the forefront of advancing our understanding of cities, focusing on how people, places, policies and technologies interact. Our research addresses some of the most pressing urban challenges, including city equity, housing, sustainability, resilience, governance and urban renewal.

The Open Data Platforms and Licences for Cities short course, led by Scientia research fellow Matthew Ng, equips students and professionals with the expertise to navigate the intricate systems that shape urban environments. From heritage building recognition to housing markets and land use planning, participants gain valuable insights into the complexities of city development. This course introduces participants to open urban big data, covering essential topics like data licensing, analysis, visualisation, citizen science and participatory planning.

The course is designed with flexibility and practicality in mind. It features engaging instructional modules, including recorded lectures, readings, interactive learning activities and discussion forums. Plus, it features a hands-on component where participants contribute to and use innovative voluntary geographic information via the Colouring Australia platform – a dynamic knowledge-sharing tool developed in partnership with the Alan Turing Institute in London. Colouring Australia offers open spatial data on cities across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and more.

The course is self-paced, allowing students to start whenever it suits them. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate of completion and a digital badge from UNSW.

Ideal for researchers, students and professionals in urban planning, housing policy, real estate and construction, this course offers a valuable opportunity to enhance your skills and make meaningful contributions to shaping the future of cities.

Applications to this course have now closed.

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