Systems-thinking facilitates the integration of quantitative and qualitative information, to build effective conceptual models of complex systems. It is an approach that assists the use and integration of knowledge and data from different sources, e.g. real-time sensors, historical data, process-based modelling outputs, and/or expert insights.

Using real-world examples and hands-on activities, the Griffith University team will demonstrate how this approach, addresses the needs of explicitly accounting for the dynamics, complexities, and interconnectedness of various water systems. Examples of systems-thinking techniques, such as systems conceptualisation, Bayesian Belief Networks (BBNs) and system dynamics, will be explored.

This workshop will:

1. Introduce you to the theory of the approach and techniques;

2. Provide examples of the application in water management challenges;

3. Involve you in building and using the different techniques

Who is this workshop for?

• Water modelling practitioners – refresh and expand your awareness of these systems thinking modelling techniques

• Water managers – be introduced to ways that can help in planning, design and analysis tasks that your team could utilize

• PhD and Post Doctorate scholars – upskill and expand your modelling capabilities

The workshop will be lead by:

Dr Edoardo Bertone – Senior Lecturer at the School of Engineering & Built Environment, and a member of Cities Research Institute and Australian Rivers Institute, Griffith University - https://experts.griffith.edu.au/8049-edoardo-bertone/about

and,

Dr Oz Sahin - Senior Research Fellow at Griffith Climate Change Response Program https://experts.griffith.edu.au/9095-oz-sahin

Please join Edoardo and Oz, in the company of Piet Filet and Sarah Cochrane from the Engagement Team at the Queensland Water Modelling Network for this, our first interactive workshop for 2022.