The Australian Research Council (ARC) Research Hub to Advance Timber for Australia’s Future Built Environment (ARC Advance Timber Hub) was officially launched at The University of Queensland on Wednesday, 31 January 2024, with the aim of helping Australia’s timber and construction sectors transition to a circular and net-zero economy by stimulating rapid growth in timber innovation and uptake of use of timber in buildings.

Senator Hon Anthony Chisholm, Assistant Minister for Education and Assistant Minister for Regional Development, was joined by ARC Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr Richard Johnson, The University of Queensland (UQ) Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Rachel Parker and ARC Advance Timber Hub Director, Professor Keith Crews, senior UQ leaders, and industry and university partner representatives to launch the 16.5 million, five-year research hub.

Professor Keith Crews 30 minute launch presentation can be viewed below.