Bandalang Studio

Honouring Indigenous Knowledge Systems in innovation, design, research and teaching. Bandalang Studio provides a meeting place and support base for Indigenous students, staff and collaborators at The Australian National University (ANU). Bandalang is an Indigenous designed and led Engineering Design Studio that fosters transdisciplinary collaborations and supports Indigenous individuals, enterprises, start-ups and their allies. Located on Ngunnawal and Ngambri land, ‘Bandalang’ is a Wiradyuri language name which means ‘joining’ or ‘junction’. The name is chosen to symbolise a place of connections and transdisciplinary collaboration. Bandalang Studio is a critically important initiative towards changing perspectives in engineering. Understanding transdisciplinary systems and whole-of-life responsibilities are at the heart of sustainable practices. This understanding is foundational in Indigenous knowledge systems and the work that is happening at Bandalang Studio.

Nyssa.Miller@anu.edu.au