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Project title

Reimagining SCG ToursÌýÌý

Project details

Background:

The Sydney Cricket Ground Tours program is dedicated to preserving and promoting Australia's rich sporting heritage through professionally guided experiences at one of the nation's most iconic venues. The program focuses on connecting local and global audiences through experiences that highlight the cultural, architectural and athletic significance of the SCG.ÌýÌý

Despite being one of Sydney's highest-rated tourist attractions, the SCG Tours program attracts a narrow demographic, with most participants visiting from India and other Australian states. This project seeks to explore innovative strategies to diversify the program's audience by engaging the following target demographics:

• Tourists from non-Commonwealth countries
• Young peopleÌý
• Sydney localsÌý

Project aim:

Each group is invited to select one of the three identified target demographics and develop an innovative, creative solution that is designed to directly engage that group. The concept should work to broaden the appeal of the SCG Tours program and generate new revenue streams to support its long-term growth and sustainability.Ìý

Expected outcomes:

A report incorporating:Ìý

• Proof of the development of an innovative idea that is grounded in design thinking methodology, research and existing proof of concept.Ìý
• Evidence of design thinking methodology.
• Detailed primary and secondary research on the consumer behaviours of the chosen demographic.Ìý
• Discussion of the latest trends and global best practice across the Sports Tourism industry.Ìý
• Considerations around financial viability, operational feasibility and potential future marketing strategies.Ìý

A final presentation summarising the above items in a clear and compelling slide deck format. Ideas that realistic, implementable and tied to the brief provided.Ìý

Project title

Create a grant application for an AI solution for a non-clinical hospital use case e.g. food wastage

Project details

The submission should be created using a human-centered design (HCD) approach and address:

• Problem definition and data source
• Innovation and solution
• Benefits and viability
• Feasibility and implementation plan
• Evidence and evaluation
• Scalability and sustainability

Ideally students are expected to create a solution prototype e.g. wireframes or pro-code or low-code or vibe-code.

Project title

Integrated map stories for the Gold Coast community

Project details

Background:

The Australian Earth Laws Alliance (AELA) is a not-for-profit organisation working to increase the understanding and practical implementation of Earth-centred governance in Australia, with a focus on connecting law, ethics, Indigenous Knowledge systems, science and economics. At present, community groups do not have adequate multi-disciplinary information about their local regions to fully engage in democratic decision-making processes about how to build sustainable futures. AELA's 'Greenprints' program aims to address these information gaps by enabling people to access easy-to-use and understand information about their local places and bioregions.ÌýÌý

Project aim:

The aim of the project is to research, develop and share 'map stories' about the ecological, community and economic profile of the Gold Coast Region. The goal is to enable people from Indigenous communities, environmental groups, social justice organisations, businesses and government, to fully understand the current ecological footprint of contemporary societies.

Expected outcomes:

Research reports, together with information integrated into GIS and other mapping systems, so that the Greenprints program can 'produce' easy-to-understand maps and other information, showing how people are impacting the environment, and where the key opportunities are for economic transitions.Ìý

Project scope:

The scope of the project will focus on desktop studies (literature reviews and data gathering). Submit a report of their area and mapping, and pitching their ideas on 'map stories' about the ecological, community and economic profile of the Gold Coast Region – groups of students can select their story mapping focus area.

a similar project in Lithgow.

Project title

Designing a Pilot for Reusable Food Containers at ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ

Project details

Background:

ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç is committed to reducing single-use packaging across campus food services. This project invites an interdisciplinary student team to apply behavioural change methodologies to assess the feasibility of a food container swap system and design a pilot program. The aim is to identify practical, scalable solutions that encourage reuse and reduce waste.

Project aim:

• Identify behavioural barriers and enablers influencing food container reuse among students and staff.
• Define system requirements, including container types, expected volume, and logistical considerations for one part of Kensington campus (Quad food court, Matthews Food Court or University Terraces food court).
• Review existing container swap models and assess stakeholder needs across campus food vendors and users.
• Design a pilot model with a clear implementation roadmap, including engagement strategies and evaluation metrics.
• Deliver findings in a slide deck, including behavioural insights, system design, and pilot recommendations.

Expected outcomes:

• Behavioural analysis summary
• System design proposal
• Pilot implementation roadmap
• Final presentation slide deck

Project title

Advanced Technologies for Transmission Network Maintenance

Project details

Background:

As Transgrid's network expands, maintenance operations become more complex. The remoteness of much of the NSW transmission network poses unique challenges for Transgrid's Asset Management teams.Ìý

At the same time we are seeing the development and maturity of technologies that can supplement or replace traditional maintenance operations. The advancement of remote control and autonomous devices is at the forefront of this, but it also extends to new methods of collecting and processing data that is crucial to determine asset condition and prospective maintenance schedules.

This presents an opportunity for Transgrid to utilise advanced technologies to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our maintenance operations.

Project aim:

• Identify opportunities for the deployment of advanced technologies to improve maintenance operations.
• Evaluate the potential for these technologies to be adopted by Transgrid on the NSW transmission network.

Expected outcomes:

1. Desktop research.

• National and international trends
• International cooperations and research
• Regulatory barriers
• Technical barriers

2. Investigate what Ìýare working on in terms of improving maintenance operations, particularly on remote infrastructure.

• Possible partnership
• Data sharing barriers

3. Transgrid actions.

• Describe what TG would need to do to help progress the solution

Project scope:

The project should answer the following questions pertaining the utilisation of advanced technologies to supplement asset management and maintenance operations: What transmission network needs could be met in this way? What examples of such services are already used in Australia and around the world? How will this potential technology develop into the future? What does Transgrid need to do to develop applications of this solution? What is the potential value of this solution to transgrid? How would the solution change Transgrid's BAU network operations?

You can apply for up to two projects per term, and indicate your preferences accordingly. This means you can apply for a maximum of four projects in total - two in Summer Term and two in Term 1.

You will be notified of the project for which you are invited to interview. Final placement will be determined based on your performance during the interview process. Please note that participation in an interview does not guarantee placement.

No, students can only participate in a single course code once.ÌýIf you receive two offers, you must choose either the Summer Term or Term 1 offering.Ìý