Griffith Health
Reminder for parents to keep a close watch on boys’ internet usage
Teenage boys are just as likely to be victims of cyberbullying as teenage girls, prompting a timely reminder for parents to be on top of internet usage and access.
Alumni
Griffith launches two cancer research centres with $4.6m ACRF funding
Griffith University has launched two cancer research centres backed by $4.6 million in funding from the Australian Cancer Research Foundation this month.
Business and government
More Australians avo-go at a vegan diet
Health concerns and a changing attitude towards eating meat is causing more Australians to swap their omnivore diets for one that is plant-based.
2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games
Emma McKeon crowned Queen of the Commonwealth Games
Griffith University alumnus Emma McKeon has entered the history books becoming the most successful Commonwealth Games athlete of all time.
Business and government
Daniel Gschwind a gift for Griffith tourism
Queensland tourism heavyweight Daniel Gschwind has joined Griffith Institute for Tourism as a Professor of Practice.
Australian Rivers Institute
Phil Duncan awarded doctorate for Indigenous water advocacy
Gomeroi man Mr Phil Duncan awarded an honorary doctorate by Griffith University in recognition of his work protecting waterways and preserving Indigenous knowledge
Coastal and Marine Research Centre
National framework key to managing coastlines: research
Effective and consistent coastline management hampered by lack of national policy, funding and agency.
Corporate
Brisbane kicks off countdown to Olympics 2032
Brisbane is in the grip of Olympic fever as the 10-year countdown to the 2032 Games officially kicks off.
Alumni
Griffith grads honoured with prestigious scholarships
A Griffith University doctor who hopes to prevent sight loss in rural and remote communities in Australia will head to Oxford University after winning a prestigious World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship.
Business and government
Griffith not leaving koalas’ futures to chance
A collaborative Griffith University project that successfully helped reduce the number of koala deaths in South East Queensland (SEQ) has moved into its next phase.
Griffith Beacons
GBR among World Heritage sites where ‘In Danger’ listing is essential: experts
Publication proposes way forward for the 21 World Heritage Committee signatories to deal with climate change threat.
Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics
Tax tweaks needed to fast-charge EV take-up
74 per cent of Norway’s new cars are electric. Australia? Just 0.7 percent.
Alumni
Introducing the 2022 academic group Outstanding Alumni Award winners
Griffith University has announced the winners of the 2022 academic group Outstanding Alumni Awards, with a diverse mix of outstanding recipients from across the world.
Corporate
Griffith focused on Brisbane 2032 with new appointment
Griffith Sport Management senior lecturer Dr Caroline Riot will spearhead the University’s engagement strategy leading up to Brisbane 2032.
Business and government
Griffith initiative bridging the GAPS for Pacific athletes
Athletes from across the Pacific have gathered on the Gold Coast for training opportunities at Griffith ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
Corporate
Griffith gains Silver Tier status at national LGBTIQ+ inclusion awards
Griffith is building on its reputation as an LGBTIQ+ inclusive organisation by achieving Silver Tier status for the first time in the Australian Workplace Equity Index.
Alumni
Griffith swimmers flood the World champs and Commonwealth Games squads
Incredible performances at the 2022 Australian Swimming Championships have secured places for 18 Griffith student athletes and Griffith swim team members on the Commonwealth Games team.
Australian Rivers Institute
Scientists honoured for contributions to sustainability research
Two Griffith researchers dedicated to creating a more sustainable world have been recognised for their contributions as elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.