Month: July 2013

Dysfunctional politics in the United States is affecting the delivery of important policy in areas like immigration, gun control, climate change and abortion. Fiscal policy remains a constant sticking point. This stalemate, says Professor James P Pfiffner, is because of a fundamental shift towards the end of the last century which triggered extreme polarisation among […]

While the nation waits on Kevin Rudd to name the date, some election perspective will visit Griffith University in the form of Antony Green next week. The ABC’s renowned election specialist will address students and staff at the Centre for Governance and Public Policy on Friday, August 2. Mr Green will discuss Australian politics and […]

Griffith University is a major contributor to a research project aimed at improving the wellbeing of children in disadvantaged communities. A multi-faceted academic, social and political partnership, Griffith’s input will be led by Professor Ross Homel (Director of the Key Centre for Ethics, Law, Justice and Governance) and include representatives from the schools of Criminology […]

Following a visit to the Eskitis Institute by the Irwin family, researchers will soon roam the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve in Cape York collecting samples for Nature Bank.

Griffith University’s Shanene Ditton has firm ideas about the Gold Coast’s evolving cultural identity.That’s why she regards the Gold Coast City Council’s Draft Culture Strategy 2013-23 ascrucial to the city’s future. The strategy will be the focus of a free public symposium to be staged at rabbit + cocoon creative arts precinct at Miami on […]

An exhibition of striking scientific images, entitled Living Colour, will go on show at the Queensland Museum from 24 July - 29 August 2013..

Griffith MBA students will take part in a study tour to India later this year, after government AsiaBound funding was confirmed. About 20 students will spend a week at the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad from the end of September, attending lectures, visiting local businesses and companies, and building an appreciation of Indian culture. […]