Liz Brogden

Dr Liz Brogden is a Senior Lecturer in Design (Built Environment) and Director of Teaching and Learning at The University of Queensland's School of Architecture, Design and Planning. Her work focuses on climate action in architecture and design, emphasizing education's role in sustainability transitions. She holds a PhD from Queensland University of Technology and has been recognized with two Vice Chancellor Awards for teaching excellence and the 2021 QS Reimagine Education Global Education Award. As a 2022 Churchill Fellow and Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, she contributes to national and international committees, including the Australian Institute of Architects' Climate Action and Sustainability Taskforce.

Her research spans climate literacy, sustainable design, and disaster resilience, with a focus on interdisciplinary education and professional development. Key projects include the Climate Action in Architecture Education initiative and the Warm Temperate Climate Design Guidelines for regional cities. She has authored over 20 publications, including book chapters, journal articles, and research reports on topics ranging from humanitarian shelter frameworks to community resilience strategies.

Dr Brogden’s leadership extends to curriculum development at UQ and cross-institutional collaborations. She advocates for systemic change in architectural education to address climate challenges, blending pedagogical innovation with real-world practice. Her work bridges academia, industry, and policy to advance sustainable and equitable design outcomes.

• Education: Bachelor of Environmental Design/Architecture (UWA), Master of Architecture (UWA), PhD (QUT)
• Awards: Churchill Fellowship (2022), QS Reimagine Education Award (2021), Vice Chancellor’s Teaching Awards (QUT)
• Key Projects: Climate Literacy in Architecture Education, Warm Temperate Climate Guidelines, Architecture Climate Futures