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11 June 2024

Tents, caravans and mobile homes are used after disasters, so why can’t they be solutions to our housing crisis?

There is little doubt Australia is in the midst of a profound housing crisis, one that has been decades in...

Environment + Sustainability Cities Research Institute Research School of Environment and Science UN Sustainable Development Goals

29 February 2024

From white elephants to a sustainable legacy

The scrutiny of infrastructure planning for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics is intensifying. In alignment with the International Olympic Committee's emphasis on sustainability and legacy, venues must prioritise plans that ensure a lasting positive impact, conforming to the standards of the 'the new norm'.

Business + Government Cities Research Institute Griffith Institute for Tourism Olympics Paralympics Sport

14 January 2024

Preparing for extreme weather

The Australian summer is frequently accompanied by extreme weather risks. Residents must understand their risks, stay informed through warning systems, and have disaster plans tailored to specific threats says Professor of Disaster Management, Iain MacKenzie.

Environment + Sustainability Cities Research Institute Disaster Management

31 October 2023

New interactive report shows financial vulnerability hotspots across Australia

The newly released CofFEE Financial Resilience Barometer reveals locations experiencing hardship and financial vulnerability across Australia.

Science + Technology Cities Research Institute Griffith Sciences School of Engineering and Built Environment

14 June 2022

Public art in regional cities is a Gogh

Regional cities in Queensland are fast becoming the perfect canvas to integrate public art into their built environments.

Media + The Arts Science + Technology Cities Research Institute Engineering IT and Aviation Griffith Sciences School of Engineering and Built Environment Sustainability UN Sustainable Development Goals Visual and Creative Arts

1 February 2022

Mining liquid gold in city parklands

Griffith University researchers are part of a new trial to turn human urine into fertiliser in city parklands, reshaping the future of wastewater infrastructure.

Science + Technology Cities Research Institute Griffith Sciences Research School of Engineering and Built Environment Sustainability UN Sustainable Development Goals

22 November 2021

Advance Queensland Fellowships glimpse the future

Three Griffith University researchers have been awarded Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowships

Environment + Sustainability Science + Technology Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security Cities Research Institute Griffith Sciences Research Sustainability UN Sustainable Development Goals

8 October 2021

EcoCommons – mapping the future in environmentally challenging times

Griffith University is driving the construction of EcoCommons, a world-first collaborative platform for analysing and modelling ecological and environmental challenges.

Environment + Sustainability Science + Technology Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security Cities Research Institute Climate Action Beacon Griffith Sciences Research Sustainability UN Sustainable Development Goals

8 September 2021

Asia-Pacific leaders to share post-pandemic plans

Leaders from across the Asia-Pacific will gather at a Griffith University-led forum today to share visions for their cities in the wake of a global pandemic.

Business + Government Environment + Sustainability Health + Wellbeing Science + Technology Architecture Construction and Planning Cities Research Institute Engineering IT and Aviation Griffith Asia Institute Griffith Business School Griffith Sciences School of Engineering and Built Environment School of Government and International Relations

9 June 2021

Cities expert forecasts bold future for the Gold Coast

The future of many Gold Coast golf courses could lie in productive parks where food crops are grown and technologies created, according to a Griffith University cities researcher.

Business + Government Environment + Sustainability Science + Technology Cities Research Institute Griffith Business School Griffith Institute for Tourism Griffith Sciences School of Engineering and Built Environment School of Environment and Science Science and Environment UN Sustainable Development Goals

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