The School of Design at Swinburne University of Technology
Who is The School of Design at Swinburne University of Technology?
The School of Design at Swinburne University of Technology operates within the Higher Education sector. Design at Swinburne University of Technology, there are approximately 70 staff who travel to and from work each day, attending meetings all over the CBD, and wider Victoria.
What does road safety mean to The School of Design at Swinburne University of Technology?
The School of Design at Swinburne University of Technology in Victoria employees approximately 70 permanent staff and 50 sessional staff that teach approximately 2,500 design students each year.
We have a small fleet of around 40 vehicles across the university. We have a pool of vehicles that everyone can use. Each Faculty has 3 vehicles for specific use. PAVE also have a number of Departmental vehicles used in the trade areas.
Regardless of where our students and staff are located, travelling on public roads is a high safety risk, which applies to them travelling to and from Swinburne University of Technology.
Supporting actions delivered by The School of Design at Swinburne University of Technology
NRSPP has had a third year student intern to assist with the program’s communications and design but also to help with their professional development and growth:
In 2019, NRSPP assisted with industry feedback on fourth year projects that were in collaboration with the iMOVE CRC on road safety related topics.
Swinburne University is a Foundation Partner of Empowr Mobility and is the 2020 Bureau is assisting with development of the video pilot narratives.
NRSPP, Swinburne University and Mercurian Group have secured an iMove CRC PhD Funding Agreement.
The School of Design at Swinburne University of Technology's Contributions to the NRSPP & Points of Contact
Nicki Wragg
Associate Professor
Re:act is a program that challenges university students to raise awareness of road safety issues and change behaviour among 18-25 year olds which was founded by Hard Edge. https://reactforchange.com/
Following on from the Swinburne University Partnership Road Safety Student Campaign focused on driver distraction established Re:act to facilitate the annual establishment and growth of the initiative.
Re:act 2016 – Theme was Safer use of mobiles in vehicles
The School of Design at Swinburne University of Technology has a lot to bring to the partnership in regards to strategic initiatives and speculative design development.
What are The School of Design at Swinburne University of Technology’s NRSPP Road Safety commitments?
1. Ongoing participation in the Re:Act initiative
Ongoing
2. Thought leadership in design strategy and innovation
Nicki Wragg
Associate Professor
Swinburne University through, Associate Professor Nicki Wragg, is a founding partner Empower Mobility. Nicki is part of the Advisory Board.
The 2020 Swinburne Bureau is assisting the pilots with the development of a communications plan, social media engagement and the delivery of a series of narrative videos to promote those we are engaging with.
NRSPP, Swinburne University and Mercurian Group have secured an iMove CRC PhD Funding Agreement.
