About IBES
IBES is an interdisciplinary research institute that aligns research and industry interests to drive innovation in broadband applications for the benefit of society. A central feature of the Institute is the active involvement of industry through the Industry Partner Program.
Education & Learning
High-speed broadband offers incredible opportunities to transform educational outcomes. IBES researchers are developing and exploring broadband-enabled applications that will revolutionise online education for schools, the tertiary sector and professional development.
Health & Ageing
Healthcare faces many challenges from an ageing population, uneven access to care and complex health needs. Researchers at IBES are exploring how broadband-enabled technologies are transforming the nature of healthcare from clinical delivery to supporting older people to remain in their homes longer.
Engagement
IBES engages in a wide variety of audiences through diverse channels. We host regular events exploring the impact of broadband-technologies for researchers, industry, and the community and contribute to public debate through news and publications.
Business & Government
Services are at the heart of the contemporary economy. Broadband has a large potential to transform the digital economy and how we organise our services from business to environmental management.
Culture & Community
Broadband availability drives changes in patterns of social interaction across a wide spectrum of activities. IBES researchers are undertaking innovative interdisciplinary research investigating opportunities and challenges in a broadband-enabled society.
Affiliates
News & Events
IBES Connect - June
Read the June edition of IBES Connect
World-First Universal Router Energy Model unveiled
Survey: Social Media use by People with Chronic Pain
Delivering Dental Education via Television
Industry Partners
