3 Good Health and Well Being

Fast-track to commercialisation for two child-focused Griffith technologies

Two teams of Griffith University researchers have been given the opportunity to fast-track their technologies to market, after being accepted into one of Australia’s leading Healthtech accelerators, LuminaX, run by Cohort Innovation Space in the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct (GCHKP). Both emerging enterprises are focused on addressing key challenges in childrens’ health. The […]
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No barriers for students with disability at Griffith University

Access to education is vital to success and Griffith University is making sure students with disability have access to quality, higher education and benefit from a strategic commitment to inclusion through Griffith’s Disability Action and Inclusion Plan. This year, enrolments for students with a disability increased by almost 35%, and students identifying that they have […]
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Paralympic basketballer joins Griffith academics 

As captain of Australia’s National Wheelchair Basketball team at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, Georgia Munro-Cook saw first-hand how inequalities can aggregate, manifesting in unfair outcomes that cut across gender and ability.  She is now putting that understanding into practice by being appointed a Research Fellow at Griffith University’s Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disabilities Beacon.  “I’m passionate […]
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We have lift-off: students launch satellite-building space project

Griffith hosts students and industry for out-of-this-world experience.
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Stellar space sector opportunities follow funding news

Griffith's Head of ICT, Professor Paulo de Souza, says funding for a space manufacturing and test hub on the Gold Coast presents an incredible opportunity.
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Digital Athlete shaping up as future of sports technology

Griffith University biomechanical researchers have produced what could be the ultimate coaching tool for elite sport - a next-generation ‘Digital Athlete’ that replicates an individual’s anatomy, both inside and out.
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Griffith bioengineer named QLD Fresh Scientist 2021

A 60-second pitch on research that aims to take the guesswork out of paediatric hip surgery saw Griffith University’s Dr Martina Barzan win the Fresh Science Queensland 2021 competition last night.
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Griffith welcomes global tech companies into GCHKP

Griffith University Vice-Chancellor Professor Carolyn Evans has welcomed news three leading tech companies have based themselves in the growing Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct.
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Griffith researcher and alumnus named 2021 Queensland Australian of the Year

A Griffith Health trained Emergency doctor who is also the Project Co-lead on the University’s innovative Biospine project has been awarded 2021 Queensland Australian of the Year.
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Research excellence recognised at Vice Chancellor’s Awards

Griffith University’s leading researchers have been recognised at the 2020 Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Awards.
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Valuable community sporting partnerships continue

Griffith has renewed two key community sporting partnerships to ensure grass roots collaborations continue.
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Doctor, researcher and disability advocate says COVID-19 highlights healthcare rationing issues

Healthcare rationing disproportionately affects people with disabilities and COVID-19 has put a well overdue spotlight on the issue.
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Griffith lecturer designs revolutionary ventilator for developing countries

QCA industrial design lecturer Dr Sam Canning has created a ventilator from everyday items that could potentially save lives in developing countries.
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Griffith 3D print experts create PPE for frontline workers

Staff and students are working together to manufacture PPE supplies to help frontline staff in the fight against COVID-19.
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Art and activism at Sydney Biennale

First Nations alumni will showcase their work at Australia's largest contemporary art festival.
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Dr Palipana recognised for his passionate advocacy

Dr Dinesh Palipana has been recognised with a global award for his work in advocating for people with disabilities.
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Innovative BioSpine program attracts $2m grant from Insurance Commission

Griffith has secured a $2m grant from the Motor Accident Insurance Commission for the BioSpine program.
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