Researchers from the Griffith Asia Institute (GAI) have proven that lower application rates of fertilisers do not affect the yield or quality of two mango varieties in Southern Vietnam. An investigation into the current fertiliser practices of smallholder mango farmers in Dong Thap and Tien Giang provinces found that the desire to maximise yield was […]

Griffith University is solidifying itself as a 2032 legacy leader following exceptional representation and involvement at the Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC) conference last month. The annual event invited key stakeholders from the Pacific Islands, New Zealand, and Australia to explore key issues, best practice, and the latest innovations across high performance, coaching, sport science, […]

In an increasingly open and global world, and with the re-opening of international travel, the Griffith Asia Business Internship (GABI) Program offers students a pivotal opportunity to strengthen their skills and broaden their perspective while enhancing their Asia literacy prior to graduation, ensuring they are future focused and ready for global careers. In 2022, 28 […]

Griffith University researchers are leading the charge to ensure short-term policy thinking is a system of the past to protect future generations. Short-termism is an issue the EveryGen group is addressing and it’s calling for a law reform agenda which holds decision makers accountable for Australia’s long-term interests. EveryGen convenor, human rights lawyer and Griffith […]

Citi Foundation and the Griffith Asia Institute (GAI), have announced a partnership with the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) and MSC (MicroSave Consulting) to conduct a major study in Indonesia and Bangladesh to gain a deeper understanding of how the digital divide impacts those at the base of the economic pyramid (BoEP) and to identify […]

Griffith Business School’s Department of Business Strategy and Innovation has announced an exciting new research initiative to develop sustainable and innovative business solutions to address supply chain challenges using cutting-edge technology. The Technology for Supply Chain Sustainability Lab, located at the Nathan campus will operate in collaboration with NVIDIA, one of the world’s leading technology […]

Researchers have discovered how to use hot water treatment to meet market entry protocols for fruit fly disinfestation in Australian mangoes. Heat treatment is the internationally accepted protocol for market access, currently applied to mangoes through vapour heat technology. Hot water treatment is an inexpensive, more efficient alternative, but previous studies found that the rapid […]

Griffith University researchers have embarked on a groundbreaking project to end violence against women, gaining one of the biggest single funding investments for a longitudinal study across Australia and the Indo-Pacific region.   Led by Monash University, the $35 million-dollar Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW) will […]

The Griffith Asia Business Internships Program, also known as ‘GABI’, kicked off once more in November 2022 with a total of thirty students diving straight into an exciting, international chapter of their time with Griffith! Twenty-eight students participated in in-country internships in Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, and Japan, while two students completed remote internships. The […]

Griffith University has been helping farmers and co-operatives in Binh Thuan Province train for export expansion to Australia. The province has historically concentrated on the export and distribution of dragon fruit across South-East Asia, but key stakeholders are now looking to expand to wholesalers and supermarkets in Melbourne, Australia. Associate Professor Robin E Roberts, from […]

Researchers from The University of Adelaide teamed up with Griffith University to conduct a buyer virtual engagement study for Chinese consumers at Macadamias Australia in Bundaberg. Over 43,000 participants logged in to the ninety-minute live-streaming event to watch Chinese social media and radio personality, Eric Ho, walk through the orchards, the visitor experiences, the on-site […]

Researchers from the Griffith Asia Institute (GAI) have teamed up with the Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to pilot the Global Burden of Animal Diseases (GBADs) Framework in Indonesia. GBADs is a global health initiative, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which […]

The Griffith Asia Business Internship Program or ‘GABI’, started in early November, with 31 students kickstarting careers and establishing professional networks in the Asia-Pacific region. After two years of remote global internships, the large majority of interns are again travelling to the Asia-Pacific, including Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Convened by Dr Andrea Haefner, […]

Academics from the Griffith Asia Institute (GAI) collaborated with researchers from the Indo-Pacific to examine the risks related to economic hardship and food insecurity that women in the region experienced during the first and second years of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) funded project focused on low-income women working […]

Griffith visit sheds light for farmers on what’s required to successfully supply a modern retailer.

Griffith Asia Institute member and Head of School of Government and International Relations, Professor Juliet Pietsch’s latest research has just been published by Cambridge Elements as part of the Global Development Studies series.  Much of the scholarship in development studies focuses on developing countries. However, many of the same issues can be seen in developed […]

The Asia-Pacific region is often characterised by high levels of inequality with large disparities commonly found across multiple indicators such as income, gender, health care, or education. These gaps represent significant economic, social, and political challenges and are a major concern for governments across the region. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequalities in the region, […]

The term ‘central bank digital currency’ or CBDC is an over-arching phrase currently used to describe a wide variety of potential future digital currencies. A unifying definition of a CBDC is not straightforward because it can be designed to deliver multiple functions and purposes. The potential implementation of a CBDC is currently being explored, to […]