16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Griffith welcomes CBA staff – First to embark on financial micro-credentials
Five hundred Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) employees are the first to embark on a Griffith University upskilling program, helping the banking industry to detect and disrupt organised crime. Griffith’s micro-credentials program sets a new national standard in the training of Australian financial crime specialists and will be delivered to five cohorts over three years with […]
17 Partnerships for the Goals
LiveArt brightens up the daily commute
Auchenflower train station has been brought to life thanks to Queensland College of Art. Adding to a growing list of public art projects around the state by Griffith University’s QCA LiveArt program, the mural has this week been completed by a team of students. QCA LiveArt invites students to work with industry and community groups […]
4 Quality Education
Painting the Way to an Artistic Future
Queensland College of Art alumnus Krystal Bradford is bringing her love of painting, drawing, mixed media and colour exploration to her own pop-up, artist in residence exhibit in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. Running from 19 May until 1 June 2023 at Studio on Brunswick, the exhibit will showcase Mrs Bradford’s recent abstract works which seek to […]
16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Working Together to Prevent Domestic and Family Violence
Griffith University stands firm in its commitment to reduce harm and build a better future for all with several key initiatives aimed at preventing violence and facilitating peaceful, just, and equitable communities.
10 Reduced Inequalities
Balancing the Bar for Female Indigenous Lawyers
Nights spent watching Judge Judy inspired Griffith University Indigenous law student Keeley Hughes to pursue a career in criminal law. Now she's secured a scholarship to help her achieve that goal.
16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Dodging Justice: Characteristics of repeat child sex offenders
Griffith University researchers have investigated the characteristics of child sexual abuse offenders who evade detection for long periods of time.
10 Reduced Inequalities
Engaging the disengaged through physical activity gets kids STEMfit
In the very remote schools of the Northern Territory, researchers and educators have discovered exploring the impressive physical capabilities of students may be key to enhancing performance in the classroom. Multidisciplinary scientist Dr Charlene Willis from Griffith University’s School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences is part of the passionate team behind the sport-STEM hybrid program […]
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Doors open for 2023 Mayor’s Student Ambassadors
Six Griffith University students have secured a coveted spot in a team of 20 as the Gold Coast Mayor’s Student Ambassadors for 2023. This year marks a decade for the program, which sees a select group of students from across the globe offered once-in-a-lifetime opportunities including industry networking and VIP experiences, as well as the […]
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Innovative alliance set to train the next generation of health workers
Four of Australia’s leading education institutions have formed an innovative collaboration with the Northern NSW Local Health District to grow and train the next generation of skilled healthcare workers and pave the way for improved health outcomes in Northern NSW.
3 Good Health and Well Being
Concussion prevention front of mind for Griffith researchers
Griffith University researchers are working to improve education and prevention around concussion without deterring young people’s passion and participation in sport. Concussion-related injury accounts for the majority reported in collision sports such as rugby union. Dr Felix Leung, a clinical and research physiotherapist at the School of Health Sciences and Social Work, has worked with […]
10 Reduced Inequalities
Peer support helps ease the pressure after suicide attempts
A previous suicide attempt remains the strongest predictor of future death by suicide, but researchers have discovered that peer support following an attempt can have a remarkable impact on reducing risk.
16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
New retail crime stats reveal employee theft, customer aggression and fraud.
A Griffith University report exposes statistics about theft, fraud and violence experienced by Australia and New Zealand retailers. Commissioned by the Profit Protection Future Forum, the 2022 Australia & New Zealand Retail Crime Study provides crucial insight into retail crime and aims to help retailers mitigate retail crime through evidence-based strategies and prevent losses. Co-author […]
10 Reduced Inequalities
Citi Foundation, Griffith Asia Institute, ADBI and MSC launch new study to support bridging the digital divide in developing nations
Citi Foundation and the Griffith Asia Institute (GAI), have announced a partnership with the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) and MSC (MicroSave Consulting) to conduct a major study in Indonesia and Bangladesh to gain a deeper understanding of how the digital divide impacts those at the base of the economic pyramid (BoEP) and to identify […]
10 Reduced Inequalities
Ky’s Autism Stories lock in SBS deal
When Griffith University’s Film School’s LiveLab students teamed up with Autism Queensland and actor Hugo Weaving to share his autistic nephew Ky Greenwood’s story in 2016, it took the world by storm.
10 Reduced Inequalities
$2.8 million in grants for medical research
Three Griffith University research projects have been successful in gaining grants from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
10 Reduced Inequalities
Groundbreaking centre to end violence against women
Griffith University researchers have embarked on a groundbreaking project to end violence against women, gaining one of the biggest single funding investments for a longitudinal study across Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. Led by Monash University, the $35 million-dollar Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW) will […]
10 Reduced Inequalities
International Women’s Day Spotlights Innovation and Inclusivity at Griffith
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 […]
17 Partnerships for the Goals
Three Griffith academics ranked as top female sport innovators
Three of Griffith University’s academics are kicking goals after being named in the top 100 female sports innovators in the country, a testament to their work in the sporting arena.