Advanced Manufacturing, Sustainable Construction and the Circular Economy (Research Week 2020)

Environment and Sustainability have been a long-term concern for the globe including Australia. With the recent outbreak of COVID-19, the not-long ago bushfire, and the strong concern on waste treatment in recent years, our nation is facing more and more challenges. These new challenges have impacted various sectors including Advanced Manufacturing and Construction. Collaborative research partnerships are crucial for responding to these challenges. It is no time like now we need to work together for the sustainable development of economic, social environment to achieve a safer and higher quality of life for all people. This symposium will bring government, industries and researchers in one roof to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing to the advanced manufacturing, sustainable construction and circular economy. The symposium also aims to build partnerships between researchers, industries, government so that we can respond to these challenges well. Government and key industries will present the impact of these challenges and the opportunities, and WSU research leaders will showcase the university’s capability. All participants will be engaged actively in the roundtable discussions with industries discussing the key issues facing them and researchers providing expert views and advice.