Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems

Special event: Maximising athlete performance through Sports Science UniSC welcome world renowned sport scientist Professor Barry Drust who will deliver a public lecture that will provide valuable insights into cutting-edge sports science on 8 April 2024.

Special event: Maximising athlete performance through Sports Science
Register here:
https://www.usc.edu.au/research/centre-for-human-factors-and-sociotechnical-systems/special-event-maximising-athlete-performance-through-sports-science
UniSC's Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems welcomes world renowned sport scientist Professor Barry Drust who will deliver a public lecture that will provide valuable insights into cutting-edge sports science.

Professor Drust will present his work on enhancing athlete physical performance in elite level sport, including experiences with Liverpool FC, and the England Men’s Football team. He will also touch on how semi-professional and community sport athletes with limited resources can benefit from sports science practises.

Special event: Maximising athlete performance through Sports Science UniSC welcome world renowned sport scientist Professor Barry Drust who will deliver a public lecture that will provide valuable insights into cutting-edge sports science on 8 April 2024.

Could Artificial Intelligence be used for su***de prevention?

The Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems at the University of the Sunshine Coast is conducting research to understand the perceptions of community members and mental health professionals around the use of emerging technologies in su***de interventions. Australian residents, 18 years or older, will be asked to complete an online survey to take part in research. Upon completion of the survey, participants will have the option to enter a draw to win one of five $50 prizes. For more information click here: https://uniofsunshinecoast.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1HS2b6IW4ykz55k
Ethics approval: S231838

Come down and see us at the UniSC Open Day at the Sunshine Coast Campus. We are here from 9am-2pm. Spin the Wheel of Doom, hop on our cycling simulator or play FIFA with us!

If you are a young person with lived experience of self-harm, a caregiver for a young person who has self-harmed, or a mental health professional, you may be eligible to participate in our research study.

In this study, our researchers are looking to understand the facilitators and barriers to help-seeking for self-harm in young people.

To find out more and if you are eligible click here 👉 https://www.tinyurl.com/helpseekingselfharm

Attention Gig Workers in Australia

Download our GigReports app to help make gig work safer for you and other gig workers. You can confidentially report road safety incidents (e.g. crashes and near misses) and personal safety incidents or thefts via the app. We will analyse the data and provide summarised, de-identified analyses and recommendations back to the gig worker community, gig economy platforms and government bodies to help them make evidence-based decisions around improving safety.

The first 100 participants who register for GigReports before 𝟑𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 and use the app to report how many kilometres they travelled doing gig work over 2 consecutive weeks will receive $𝟓𝟎 (note, kilometres can be reported for past weeks).

In addition to incident reporting through the app, being part of the GigReports community will give you access to regular surveys about your gig work experiences and your use of the GigReports app with prize draws up to $100.

You can find more information about the research project here: https://www.usc.edu.au/research/centre-for-human-factors-and-sociotechnical-systems/the-gig-economy-reporting-of-incidents-tool-gigreports

You can download GigReports on the Appstore or Google Play Store:
https://apps.apple.com/app/gigreports/id1627373547

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.edu.usc.gigreports

The Gig economy Reporting of Incidents Tool (GigReports) The Gig economy Reporting of Incidents Tool (GigReports) is developed as a free mobile app, that provides gig economy workers with a simple and quick way of reporting road safety incidents

Are you a cyclist?
The University of the Sunshine Coast is looking for cyclists who are proficient in English, reside in Australia currently, and aged 18 years or older, to take part in a research study to evaluate a cyclist incident reporting and learning system, known as the Cyclist Reporting of Incidents Tool (CRIT). You do not need to have used the CRIT app to participate in the study and you will be provided information about the app. You will be asked to complete an anonymous online survey. You will also be invited to enter into a prize draw to win 1 of 3 $150 vouchers at selected bike stores!

For more information, click here: https://uniofsunshinecoast.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0eR0Ju2TAxt6d02.

Do you work for a cycling or road safety organisation?

The University of the Sunshine Coast is looking for individuals who hold a role in a cycling or road safety organisation (including cycling clubs) who are proficient in English, reside in Australia currently, and aged 18 years or older, to take part in a research study to evaluate a cyclist incident reporting and learning system, known as the Cyclist Reporting of Incidents Tool (CRIT). You do not need to be familiar with the CRIT app to participate in the study and you will be provided information about the app. Participants will be asked to complete an anonymous online survey. For more information, click here: https://uniofsunshinecoast.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d5w7iiQOocPA4zs

The University of the Sunshine Coast is looking for PhD students and working professionals to participate in a nationwide research study assessing the mental health of PhD students. This research will also find out how the mental health of PhD students compares with the wider Australian working population.



PhD students must be aged 21 years or older and are currently studying a PhD program at any Australian university.



Working professionals must be aged 21 years or older, hold an Honours degree (minimum second-upper class) and are currently working at least 2.5 days per week.



Participants will be asked to complete an anonymous online survey. For more information, click here: https://uniofsunshinecoast.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bKtlASfnaKhXnGS

(Ethics approval no: S221753).

Attention Gig Economy Workers

Are you a gig economy driver or rider? Do you want to contribute to gig economy worker safety? If so, we would like your involvement in our research that is developing and trialling a Gig economy Reporting of Incidents Tool (GigReports), a mobile app designed to capture road safety data from gig economy workers.

Participants who complete the study will receive a $30 reimbursement for their time.

Click here https://uniofsunshinecoast.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ehUijxL0OCrY0XY to register and for additional information.

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We have come to the end of our 2-day Symposium. What a fantastic event, I hope all of our delegates enjoyed the presentations and workshops. We loved hosting it!

Innovations in Human Factors and Ergonomics Symposium 2022 is well under way. Well done to all our presenters. Fantastic and interesting work!

Looking for research participants! Our honours student Caitlin is recruiting young drivers in Queensland to participate in a study on how traffic safety culture influences speeding behaviours.

If you are aged 18-24 years old, have been driving independently on the road without supervision for at least six months and you have been residing in Queensland for at least two years, then you are invited to participate in this research project.

Participants will be asked to complete a short online survey designed to check your eligibility to participate, followed by an interview (which can either be completed online via Zoom video conferencing, in person at the University of the Sunshine Coast, or at another professional location that suits both yourself and the researcher). The interview will take 1-1.5 hours.

Participants will be compensated with $20 via bank transfer after completing the interview. For further information, or to take part in the project, please follow this link: https://uniofsunshinecoast.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Ypw6SoxIbChyHY

Your participation is greatly appreciated! Ethics approval (S221715).

Morning tea time!

The Centre raising money for the Cancer Foundation_ 'sBiggestMorningTea2022

SAVE THE DATE!!!
We are delighted to announce that our 2022 symposium, Innovations in Human Factors and Ergonomics, will take place at the University of the Sunshine Coast on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th September 2022. This includes a one-day research symposium and a day of workshops providing training and practical guidance in state-of-the-art Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) methods.

Attendees to the first day will see presentations from leading international and national experts on the latest innovations in HFE in areas such as healthcare, transport safety, workplace safety, defence, and land use planning and urban design. A specific focus will be on new innovations in HFE and how these can be translated in practice to optimise health, wellbeing, and performance.

A day of expert workshops will follow the research symposium. These will provide expert guidance, training and resources for attendees in a range of core HFE and Safety Science methods, including Cognitive Work Analysis, AcciMap, Causal Loop Diagrams, and the Networked Hazard Analysis and Risk Management System (Net-HARMS). An introductory workshop on Human Factors and Ergonomics will also be provided along with a workshop on contemporary issues in Human Factors and Ergonomics.

The full program will be released shortly. We look forward to seeing you at our 2022 symposium!

Connections Newsletter aims to share the latest HFE research and industry innovations from the world’s leading HFE researchers and industry representatives. Connections will also keep you up to date with upcoming conferences, journal special issues, publications, PhD and Masters opportunities, and job vacancies.

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Are you a gig economy / on-demand worker who uses the road network in Australia? If so, we would like your involvement in our research that is developing and trialling the Gig economy Reporting of Incident Tool (GRIT), a mobile app designed to capture road safety data from gig economy workers. Participants who complete the focus group study will receive a $30 electronic gift card. Click here https://hf-sts.com/capturing-road-safety-data-from-gig-economy-workers-development-and-trial-of-the-gig-economy-reporting-of-incidents-tool-grit/ to register and for additional information

Capturing road safety data from gig economy workers: Development and trial of the Gig economy Reporting of Incidents Tool (GRIT) Thank you for your interest in participating in our research project. The project aims to develop and trial the Gig economy Reporting of Incidents Tool (GRIT): an incident reporting and learning to…

Are you a delivery rider (bicycle/scooter), working via the gig economy in Victoria, Australia? We would like your input to identify factors that influence rider behaviour and safety. You will be compensated with a $50 Coles-Myer gift card for your participation. Click here https://hf-sts.com/on-demand-gig-economy-delivery-rider-safety-systems-review-2/
detailed information about the study and to register.

Take part in this interesting study, looking into sleep, nutrition, activity and transport and earn $450!!!!
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Young Adult Health Study (YAHS) Our researchers are interested in understanding and optimising the health and well-being of young adults like you! We know that young adulthood is a unique period, where competing priorities can limit the ability to engage in healthy lifestyle behaviours. This is why we are conducting a study aimed....

Are you a driver, motorcyclist, cyclist or pedestrian?

The University of the Sunshine Coast is seeking volunteers to complete an on-road study as part of the RACQ Smart Shuttle trial.

Participation will take approximately 1.5 hours and participants will be reimbursed for their time with a $30 Coles-Myer gift card.

Sessions will be available between 9:40 am and 2pm on Wednesdays or Thursdays beginning on April 21.

Please see https://uscsurveys.syd1.qualtrics.com/.../SV_eR01ahcD8hd4lM2 for further information and to register your interest to participate.

Are you a driver, motorcyclist, cyclist or pedestrian?

The University of the Sunshine Coast is seeking volunteers to complete an on-road study as part of the RACQ Smart Shuttle trial.

Participation will take approximately 1.5 hours and participants will be reimbursed for their time with a $30 Coles-Myer gift card.

Sessions will be available between 9:40am and 2pm on Wednesdays or Thursdays beginning on April 21.

Please see https://uscsurveys.syd1.qualtrics.com/.../SV_eR01ahcD8hd4lM2 for further information and to register your interest to participate.

The University of the Sunshine Coast is conducting research to compare the hazard perception and situation awareness among novice and expert cyclists in different road environments. The research findings will provide new insights into the differences in hazard perception between novice and experienced cyclists which will help to identify recommendations for education and training programs to improve cycling safety.

Using a low fidelity bicycle simulator, you will cycle at a low to moderate set speed, whilst watching videos incorporating various traffic scenarios and hazards. The frequency, type and speed of hazards identified will be measured and you will be asked to wear a non-invasive eye tracker, which will scan your eye movements, and to ‘think aloud’ during the study.
The session will take approximately one hour to complete.

You will receive a $20 Coles-Myer gift card for completing the study.

The study will be conducted at the University of the Sunshine Coast campus at Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia.
To take part in this study you must be free from previous or existing health conditions that would result in discomfort whilst cycling. Please follow this link to complete a short health screening tool and survey.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejyrMVYlMBFyGM0vrdVTYoUBElNk2ExvbQEUDucUpJXeTEIQ/viewform

For further information please contact a member of the research team via email ([email protected])

A comparison of hazard perception and situation awareness among novice and expert cyclists in different road environments. Please fill out this questionnaire for the study. After you have completed the questionnaire you will be informed of your eligibility status to participate in the study.

Early bird registrations for our 2020 Human Factors research symposium will close on 30 November. Don't delay! Register today 😊 and remember that we provide discounts for group bookings of 3 or more people from the same organisation!

https://www.usc.edu.au/research-and-innovation/accident-research/centre-for-human-factors-and-sociotechnical-systems/human-factors-2020-at-the-cutting-edge

Human Factors 2020: At the cutting edge Systems Thinking: Optimising Performance and Managing Risk 2019 Research Symposium registration and program information

Places are still available for our Human Factors 2020 research symposium and workshops which will commence on Monday 10 February at USC: University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia.

The symposium includes presentations from leading national and international experts in Human Factors including Prof Paul Salmon (USC), Prof Neville Stanton (University of Southampton) and Dr Stuart Marshall (Monash University).

Early bird registration closes on 30 November. We hope to see you there!

https://www.usc.edu.au/research-and-innovation/accident-research/centre-for-human-factors-and-sociotechnical-systems/human-factors-2020-at-the-cutting-edge

Registrations for our 'Systems Thinking: Optimising Performance and Managing Risk' 2019 Research Symposium at the University of the Sunshine Coast from 4-6 February will close tomorrow.

Secure your place, register today!

https://www.usc.edu.au/research-and-innovation/accident-research/centre-for-human-factors-and-sociotechnical-systems/systems-thinking-optimising-performance-and-managing-risk

Systems Thinking: Optimising Performance and Managing Risk Systems Thinking: Optimising Performance and Managing Risk 2019 Research Symposium registration and program information

Registrations for our 'Systems Thinking: Optimising Performance and Managing Risk' 2019 Research Symposium at the University of the Sunshine Coast from 4-6 February will close on Wednesday 30 January.

Register today!

https://www.usc.edu.au/research-and-innovation/accident-research/centre-for-human-factors-and-sociotechnical-systems/systems-thinking-optimising-performance-and-managing-risk

Systems Thinking: Optimising Performance and Managing Risk Systems Thinking: Optimising Performance and Managing Risk 2019 Research Symposium registration and program information

Registrations for the 2019 Research Symposium are still open!

We will be hosting national and international experts in Human Factors including Professor Neville Stanton from the University of Southampton and Professor Guy Walker from Heriot-Watt University. We will also be offering six hands on methods workshops over the three days.

Places are strictly limited so head to our website to secure your place: https://www.usc.edu.au/research-and-innovation/accident-research/centre-for-human-factors-and-sociotechnical-systems/systems-thinking-optimising-performance-and-managing-risk

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