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07 Sep 2026
Business + Government

Winning Well: Research helping transform coach wellbeing in Australian high-performance sport

High-performance coaches are central to the success of Australia’s elite sporting system, yet their own wellbeing has often been overlooked....

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03 Sep 2026
Media + The Arts

Teenage Kicks: Why Australian youth culture must be preserved

A new archive dedicated to Australian youth culture could help unlock a richer, more inclusive national history, according to research from Griffith and Monash Universities. 

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03 Sep 2026
Environment + Sustainability

Warmer waters, pest species and habitat loss major threats to small, rare freshwater fish in Tropical North 

Study of 22 freshwater fish from Wet Tropics region finds multiple extinction threats if no action is taken.

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03 Sep 2026
Business + Government

Could ‘microdosing’ tourism improve workplace wellbeing?

What if a 10-minute virtual escape could help you recharge during the working day? That is the question being explored...

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28 Aug 2026
Science + Technology

Building the future of human origins: a new model for research

Renowned archaeologists from around the globe gather to reinvigorate human origins research.

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27 Aug 2026
Environment + Sustainability

Feast over fasting: Migrating whales regularly feeding off Australia’s coast  

Humpback whales found feeding regularly along Australia's east coast, despite assumptions whales fasted between Antarctic feeding grounds and tropical breeding areas.

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26 Aug 2026
Health + Wellbeing

Sugar tax could improve oral health

Millions of cases of tooth decay could be prevented if Australia introduced a 20 per cent tax on sugar, new Griffith University research has found.

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24 Aug 2026
Corporate

Griffith student tower adds 460 beds for on-campus living at the Gold Coast

Hundreds of Griffith University students will benefit from secure, purpose-built accommodation following the opening of a new student accommodation tower at the Gold Coast campus. 

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24 Aug 2026
Health + Wellbeing

Weight loss drugs may help with mental health

Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists, commonly known as drugs for diabetes and weight loss, may have additional mental health benefits, especially for people with bipolar disorder.

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21 Aug 2026
Health + Wellbeing

Written in henna: Yasmin’s three-minute triumph

Ten presenters, ten absorbing research subjects, three minutes each — and one winner. Griffith University’s 2026 Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Final...

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21 Aug 2026
Media + The Arts

From scroll to poll: Influencers and Australian politics

Digital creators are shaping which political issues young Australians notice, discuss and investigate, new research from Griffith University has found. 

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21 Aug 2026
Environment + Sustainability

Funding fuels further study into Queensland’s elusive ‘vegan Dracula’ fish 

Scientists team up to understand cryptic Australian brook lamprey, while potentially confirming two new species found in Queensland. 

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14 Aug 2026
Business + Government

Understanding Australia’s evolving Chinese visitor market

China remains one of Australia’s most valuable inbound tourism markets, yet today’s Chinese travellers are increasingly diverse in their motivations,...

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13 Aug 2026
Health + Wellbeing

Strep A immunity is possible without getting sick

Exposure to a mild or symptom-free strain of Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep A) can trigger the body’s immune response and naturally build protection, potentially solving a nearly 100-year-old mystery of immunity.

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11 Aug 2026
Business + Government

Pacific voices lead the way on climate adaptation and finance

Climate solutions are most effective when they are shaped by the people who have protected and cared for their environment...

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11 Aug 2026
Health + Wellbeing

Tackling psychosocial hazards to improve workplace health and safety for Victoria Police 

Griffith University will partner with Victoria Police to deliver an innovative program to tackle the organisational and operational stressors faced by police personnel, that research shows can cause up to three…

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06 Aug 2026
Business + Government

Griffith expanding its health technology footprint

Manufacturing cell therapies for spinal injuries, malaria vaccine development, and testing medical devices will be the cornerstone of Griffith University’s new Health and Advanced Technology Research and Innovation Centre (HATRIC).

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04 Aug 2026
Health + Wellbeing

Support for concussion recovery could lie in the pantry

Nutrition strategies for concussion management are being implemented by dietitians to support Australia’s elite collision sport athletes.

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03 Aug 2026
Business + Government

Griffith gold and glory in Glasgow as athletes secure 39 medals

Griffith University athletes and para-athletes delivered an extraordinary 39 medals and broke records across the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, reinforcing the University as a powerhouse of Australian sport.

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29 Jul 2026
Business + Government

One million fewer single-use plastics in Griffith’s food and beverage stream

Griffith has reached a milestone by cutting one million single-use plastic items from its food and beverage operations.

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29 Jul 2026
Business + Government

Leading through complexity: Why curiosity and collaboration are shaping tourism’s future

Leading through complexity: Why curiosity matters in tourism 11 August 2026 As the tourism industry navigates rapid technological, environmental and...

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28 Jul 2026
Health + Wellbeing

Gum disease worsens systemic bone loss in osteoporosis patients via gut bacteria

Chronic gum disease may worsen bone deterioration in people with osteoporosis by disrupting the microorganisms that support gut health. 

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27 Jul 2026
Business + Government

Griffith MBA awarded top AAA rating in 2026 Green MBA Index

Griffith Business School’s continued leadership in responsible business education has been recognised on the world stage, with the Griffith MBA...

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27 Jul 2026
Health + Wellbeing

Renowned surgeon joins Griffith as Chair in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Dr Jason Fleming, a pioneer in robotic surgery, has joined the University as the inaugural Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Chair in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, and Director of…

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