Australian Rivers Institute
Gold Coast Bay an oasis for humpback whales with calves
One third of all humpback whales in the Gold Coast Bay are mother-calf pairs making the location almost as important as breeding grounds for whales with calves.
Alumni
Diving headfirst into a dream career
Marine biology graduate Rachel Janes has channeled her passion into a dream job.
Cities Research Institute
Research dives deep to understand climate impacts on whales
A world-first research project aims to understand how ocean changes influence the recovery of whale populations in the southern hemisphere.
Centre for Clean Environment and Energy
Griffith boosts its sustainability credentials with solar energy deal
The University has entered into an agreement with CS Energy which will ensure 50 percent of its electricity needs are provided by renewable power sources from next year.
Cities Research Institute
Griffith researchers eavesdrop on Humpback whales
For the first time Griffith University researchers will deploy a ‘hi-tech whale phone’ in Gold Coast waters to better understand the tail of the whale migration season.
Australian Rivers Institute
Griffith showcases commitment to sustainability
Griffith’s commitment to environmental sustainability remains as important as ever and is being showcased with the University’s Sustainability Week.
Alumni
Climate adaptation scientist wins Young Tall Poppy Award
Griffith University climate change adaptation scientist Dr Johanna Nalau has been recognised at the prestigious 2020 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards.
Australian Rivers Institute
Gold Coast Bay Hope Spot embraces the harmony between city and sea
Gold Coast Bay is this week being declared a Mission Blue Hope Spot becoming part of a worldwide network that raises public awareness of marine protected areas.
Griffith Centre for Coastal Management
Griffith Centre for Coastal Management and Sea World Cruises announce humpback whale research partnership
Griffith Centre for Coastal Management and Sea World Cruises are launching a new partnership to further our understanding of whales and their role in marine ecosystems.
Arts Education Law
Griffith’s commitment to sustainable development shines in high profile film
Griffith’s EcoAdapt project and Griffith Centre for Coastal Management highlighted in BBC-produced film.
Griffith Centre for Coastal Management
Warmer, shallow GC waters becoming calving habitat for humpbacks
Humpbacks calving more than 1000km south of primary calving grounds off Great Barrier Reef.
Cities Research Institute
Wave climate projections predict risks to coastlines
Researchers determine how much waves are likely to change around the globe due to climate change.
Griffith Centre for Coastal Management
Sharks under threat from fisheries across the globe
One-quarter of oceanic shark habitat is actively fished, leaving sharks with few places to hide from longlines they get caught in.
Alumni
Graduate’s sustainable Lady Elliot Island design wins national architecture award
Griffith University graduate Sobi Slingsby recognised for being at the forefront of architecture and climate change.
Cities Research Institute
Griffith marks two decades of coastal resilience expertise
Griffith Coastal Management Centre celebrates 20 years of protecting and enhancing iconic Gold Coast shoreline.
Griffith Centre for Coastal Management
Big Bird’s take-off escalates GC climate change research
Buoy to help planners ‘future proof’ Gold Coast’s beaches and waterways against climate change and extreme storms.
Arts Education Law
Griffith lends expertise to $329m marine research centre
Seafood, marine renewable energy and offshore marine engineering experts unite for Blue Economy Coorperative Research Centre.
Arts Education Law
Griffith delivers high research impact
The Australian Government’s first Engagement and Impact (EI) assessment results confirm Griffith University’s position as a leader in delivering high-quality research with impact/