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A woman flying a drone outdoors with greenery in the background, holding a remote control and smiling.

Ground-breaking study explores how drones are transforming ecological restoration

Drone Life, June 2024

"The study, a collaborative international effort led by researchers Coldrey and Thompson, marks a significant first in understanding stakeholder perceptions of drone-assisted tree planting."

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The sky’s the limit for Jess Coldrey | Agendo Art Prize winner

Art Almanac, August 2021

“‘For me, art is about helping people reflect on issues that shape the thinking of the future,’ Coldrey shared. ‘I’m humbled and grateful to receive the Agendo Art Prize.””

Young woman with brown hair, wearing a checkered blazer and light-colored pants, standing in front of a wall with a sign that says 'Welcome to the School of Engineering'.

Making her mark in engineering

Star Mail News, July 2022

“From Yarra Ranges Tech School’s first artist in residence to one of the UK’s top 50 women in engineering, Jess Coldrey has taken her success to the international level.”

Pile of various folded sweaters and scarves in different colors and textures.

Local students inspired to design for solutions

The Bendigo Times, March 2024

“Coldrey’s work as part of her artist residency involved exploring the intersection of creativity and technology in solving challenges facing the fashion industry. During the four-week program, Coldrey visited local high schools to give talks and engage students in discussions on the future of fashion.”

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Artists take up residence at Yarra Ranges Tech School

Mountain Views Star Mail, July 2021

“It can be very intimidating learning about technology and engineering as a young person. I hope that students seeing my studio work will be intrigued about how they can apply their skills in a fun, out of the box way,” Ms Coldrey said.

A woman stands in front of green vines wearing a white dress with embroidery and pink sneakers on the left; on the right, she poses with arms and one leg extended in a garden wearing the same dress, smiling with trees and garden plants in the background.

A day in the life of creative technology artist Jess Coldrey

Frankie Magazine, October 2021

“Jess Coldrey uses design and engineering to connect people with technology in seriously innovative ways. At the moment she’s exploring how endometriosis can be understood better using conceptual fashion.”

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Retro Futurism at Yarra Ranges Tech School, 2021

Residency at Burrinja Cultural Centre, 2019

The Pandora Project at HillScene LIVE Festival, 2019

Continued Articles.

Jessica Coldrey wins Top 50 Women in Engineering award, University of Warwick

Jess Coldrey Artist Interview, YoBendigo Ambedo Magazine

Young Victorian volunteers with green solutions receive project funding, Parks Victoria

Where to Next for Smart Cities and Communities Part 21, My Smart Community

Art Giving a New Perspective to Smart Communities, My Smart Community

Hello Machine Hello Human, Melbourne Science Gallery

Learning About Endometriosis, QENDO

Retro Futurism Artwork Wins Prize, Star Mail Lilydale

Pain Pageant Exhibition, Australian French Association for Innovation and Research

2021 AFRAN Laureates, Australian French Association for Innovation and Research

Presentation Ceremony of the 2021 John Monash Scholars, The General Sir John Monash Foundation