10 Reduced Inequalities

Building diversity in STEM & freshwater science

In the lead up to the Freshwater Sciences Downunder conference in Brisbane, Griffith University hosts minority students from the United States as part of the Society for Freshwater Science Emerge Program
Published
1 No Poverty

A just world on a safe planet: quantifying Earth System Boundaries

Griffith researchers collaborated on new study that shows humans are taking colossal risks with the future of civilization and everything that lives on Earth.
Published
1 No Poverty

SDG focus elevates Griffith in Times Higher Ed 2023 sustainability impact rankings.

Griffith University ranked second overall in Queensland in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2023 and ranked 72 overall, out of 1591 institutions globally, highlighting Griffith’s commitment to the values of sustainable development.
Published
1 No Poverty

Social networks the key to water management & sanitation in the Pacific

A Griffith-led study has found traditional and digital social networks are key to improving community water management & sanitation in the Pacific
Published
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Why was Brisbane’s 2022 flood different?

11 years on from the devastating 2011 flood, why was the Brisbane 2022 flood different? Why did it inundate areas untouched since 1974?
Published
13 Climate Action

Digital Technologies for a Climate Resilient Water Sector

The International WaterCentre is helping the water sector understand the digital technologies needed to build a climate resilient future
Published
13 Climate Action

Sediment run-off modelling tool could be gamechanger for GBR

Project to develop catchment gully erosion model for healthier Great Barrier Reef.
Published
Australian Rivers Institute

Recovering & restoring threatened species in Moonaboola

Research helps ensure river restoration in Mary River targeted to benefit threatened species.
Published
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Bushfire fighting chemicals extinguish frog development

A new Griffith study has found that bushfire fighting chemicals commonly marketed as environmentally friendly can severely affect frog development
Published
Australian Rivers Institute

Oysters back from the brink thanks to novel restoration 

Restoration effort attracts 3 million news oysters and 4.5 million aquatic animals to region.
Published
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Sedimentation sifted out of pollution priorities

Sediment runoff from land use change is missing from global priorities, despite being one of the greatest threats facing freshwater and marine ecosystems
Published
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Simultaneous climate extremes a risk to global societies and systems: study

Research finds increasing global concurrent climate extremes pose large risks to society and ecosystems.
Published
13 Climate Action

How will abandoned farmlands respond to sea level rise?

A Griffith University study found that wetland vegetation will naturally re-establish on abandoned agricultural land threatened by sea level rise
Published
12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Research highlights environmental stressors of farmed chicken and salmon

Research finds food fed to farmed chicken and salmon accounts for 78% and over 67% of their environmental impacts.
Published
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Emerging Indigenous women scientists recognised with Academy award

PhD candidate and Bidjara woman Michelle Hobbs recognised with science award.
Published
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

New freshwater mussels discovered in southwestern Australia

Genetic techniques have helped uncover a new threatened species of freshwater mussel in southern Western Australia
Published
Australian Rivers Institute

Are we breathing airborne microplastics; the exposure lurking inside our homes?

People are exposed to thousands of airborne microplastics a year indoors, a Griffith-led study has found.
Published
Australian Rivers Institute

Partnership trio join forces to tackle methane emissions

A new targeted research program to address landfill methane emissions saw the partners involved unite during a recent visit to Griffith University’s Nathan campus.
Published