Arts Education Law
New long-term research program to reimagine disability
Griffith University is reimagining an inclusive future for people with disabilities, launching a major new long-term research initiative.
Alumni
New scholarship to support students with disabilities
Students with disabilities are set to be supported through a new scholarship started by a Griffith Business School alumnus.
ADaPT
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.
Disability
Griffith research a step into the future with award-winning bionic limb design
Griffith University researchers are redefining the future of limb loss rehabilitation.
Arts Education Law
Early career researchers awarded $2.6m in ARC funding
Griffith University has received funding for six research projects through the ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award scheme.
Arts Education Law
Ballet pilot to benefit those living with a brain injury
A pilot program aims to revolutionise rehabilitation for people living with a brain injury, using ballet.
Alumni
Three Griffith scientists honoured as Young Tall Poppies
A trio of emerging Griffith University health scientists have been named as Queensland Young Tall Poppies for 2021.
Arts Education Law
Partnership to understand Indigenous experiences of CTP
A new partnership between Griffith and MAIC will examine the experiences of injured Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and the Compulsory Third Party scheme.
COVID-19
Griffith acknowledges International Day of People with Disability
Griffith supports International Day of People With Disability, which this year coincides with the first anniversary of the Queensland Human Rights Act and an easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
Alumni
Wearable device to identify and treat pain is recognised
A team of Griffith health technology researchers have won the iAwards 2020 Business Industry Solution of the Year prize with a device to better identify and treat pain.
Disability and Rehabilitation
Paralysis treatment closer after donation funds Australian-first research trial
An Australian-first rehabilitation trial considered the next crucial step in treating paralysis will proceed after a record donation from the country’s leading spinal injury research foundation.
Alumni
PhD candidate advocates for those with hidden disorder
Griffith University PhD candidate Shaun Ziegenfusz is working to raise awareness for a common condition you have never heard of.
Disability and Rehabilitation
NHMRC grant boosts ME/CFS research
NHMRC funding will pave the way for diagnostic tools and therapies for ME/CFS.
Arts Education Law
Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Awards nominees announced
Due to the impact of COVID-19, the Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Awards will be held virtually this year on September 15.
COVID-19
Improving rehabilitation technologies for remote healthcare
How technologies can help the integration of rehabilitation services with remote and home healthcare is the focus of Dr Camila Shirota’s Advance Queensland Fellowship.
Alumni
Griffith researchers’ bold VR idea wins bionics challenge
Griffith University researchers who have developed an AI enabled virtual reality system to help people who have suffered a brain injury have won a major prize at the Bionics Queensland Challenge.
COVID-19
Telehealth project to deliver better services for those with autism
Helping people on the autism spectrum and their families stay connected with essential services via the delivery of telehealth is the aim of an Advance Queensland Fellowship
Arts Education Law
More autism research needed at home, school and community say parents
Parents of children with autism want more research to support their child’s wellbeing at home, school and the community.