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1 November 2021

The ‘Difficult Conversations’ we need to have

Griffith University is hosting a series of cutting-edge discussions around the Difficult Conversations we need to have about climate justice during COP26.

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7 December 2015

Five minutes with…Kate Shacklock

Associate Professor Kate Shacklock is a passionate teacher whose research encompasses the human resource management aspects of worker retention. We...

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26 April 2023

Dodging Justice: Characteristics of repeat child sex offenders

Griffith University researchers have investigated the characteristics of child sexual abuse offenders who evade detection for long periods of time.

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20 March 2023
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Assessing the 4-day work week

A recent UK trial of a four-day work week produced largely positive results, with over 90% of the organisations involved planning to continue the experiment. Some organisations found the experiment difficult to achieve with staff shortages already intensifying workloads for many employees, making it difficult for to increase work intensification even further. Decent, respectable work should focus on work-life balance, reducing workloads, and providing sufficient resources while engaging workers in direct discussions about their working preferences says Professor Paula Brough.

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21 February 2023

Chatting about ChatGPT

In November 2022, the release of ChatGPT, a free-to-use chatbot based on GPT-3, brought powerful language models to the public. The educational sector faced a dilemma as the bot's ability to assist in writing essays and passing exams sparked debates on whether to embrace or ban its use.

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15 February 2023
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From the heart with Rachel Perkins

Acclaimed filmmaker and producer Rachel Perkins is best known for her work promoting and showcasing Indigenous stories and culture through film and television. But, born into a culture of Indigenous activism, her reach and impact extend well beyond the screen.

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29 September 2022

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

Maintaining our health and quality of life is important to each of us and important to all of us as a society. While this issue has been brought into stark relief globally with the COVID-19 pandemic, across the world, for centuries, people have battled everything from outbreaks of infectious diseases to chronic health problems. The third of United Nations Sustainable Development goals is focused specifically on the aim of ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being in people of all ages.

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21 July 2022

What does Brisbane 2032 mean for Queensland?

The eyes of the world are on Brisbane, Queensland and Australia, leading up to Brisbane 2032. There is an increasing...

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14 July 2022

In pursuit of the truth with Leigh Sales AM

Kerry O’Brien in conversation with one of Australia’s most well-respected journalists Leigh Sales AM. With 27 years at the helm of the ABC’s 7:30 between them, the pair discusses life at the pinnacle of daily television affairs.

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26 June 2022

Australia’s role in a world on edge with Dr Michael Fullilove AM

The July instalment of A Better Future for All turned its attention to global affairs with this In Conversation with Dr Michael Fullilove AM.

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