Griffith University contributed to a global review highlighting the effects of racism, social exclusion and discrimination on achieving universal safe water and sanitation in high-income countries and published in The Lancet Global Health. Griffith Cities Research Institute and Coauthor Associate Professor Cara Beal said despite Australia being one of the richest per capita countries in […]

Three Griffith University research projects have been successful in gaining grants from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

Researchers identify how vector-borne diseases in different environments respond to human pressures. 

Research finds increasing global concurrent climate extremes pose large risks to society and ecosystems.

A Griffith University study found that wetland vegetation will naturally re-establish on abandoned agricultural land threatened by sea level rise

From social justice leaders to health scientists, high achievers in aviation and tech entrepreneurs, Griffith University celebrates its bold and brilliant women this International Women’s Day.   This year’s theme from United Nations Women Australia, ‘Cracking the Code’, honours those accelerating gender equality through inclusive innovation, research discoveries and digital technologies.   Recipient of the Athena […]

Study finds humid periods in ancient Iran led to the expansions of human populations.

Research finds individuals farming with cattle in developing countries up to 8 times more vulnerable than those in developed economies.

Creator of unique artworks a mystery for nearly a century – until now.  

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

In a first for Griffith, a new executive role has been created, endorsing a commitment to Indigenous futures, diversity and inclusion. The University is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Cindy Shannon AM to Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous, Diversity and Inclusion) to the position starting immediately. 

Discovery of stone tools and cut-marked animal bones in Kenya offers window into the dawn of stone technology.

Dr Sarah D’Arcy, Dr Chester Cao, Dr Steve Ahn, and Dr Victoria Allan along with their supervisor Associate Professor Alireza Ahmadvand investigated how the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns affected rates of long-acting reversible contraception utilisation.

Griffith University has committed to a three-year partnership with a leading health technology accelerator program based within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct. The LuminaX Healthtech Accelerator is a 14-week innovation program that fast-tracks commercialisation and market-readiness for up to 10 Australian health technology startups each year. Cohort Innovation Space, one of Queensland’s largest […]

PhD candidate and Bidjara woman Michelle Hobbs recognised with science award.

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

A former Deputy Vice Chancellor, scientist and leading educator is one of several members of the Griffith University community acknowledged in the 2023 Australia Day Honours. Professor Emeritus Debra Henly received a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) award for significant service to education administration and science. A Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, 2016-2019) and […]

Fifty years of BOM data reveals unusual characteristics and trends of tropical cyclones from Coral Sea.