Corporate
Student design to make Gold Coast school garden bloom
The garden of a Gold Coast primary school will be overhauled with a landscaping design created by a Griffith University botany student.
Arts Education Law
Nine students net New Colombo Plan Scholarships
A remarkable group of Griffith University undergraduate students have been named as 2021 New Colombo Plan scholars.
Business and government
Postgrad awarded prestigious John Monash scholarship
Griffith postgraduate student Emily Ragus has been awarded a prestigious Sir John Monash Scholarship and will use it to pave the way for women in healthcare.
Cities Research Institute
New funding to make life for aged care residents cooler
Life in aged care could become a whole lot cooler thanks to an innovative new research project led by University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) and Griffith University.
Business and government
Experts say Binna Burra is a stellar example of disaster recovery
As Binna Burra Lodge reopens to guests, Griffith tourism and climate adaptation experts say tourism operators can learn a lot from its journey back from devastating bushfires a year ago.
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.
Cities Research Institute
Planning expert says CBD downsizing will have major implications for cities
Dr Tony Matthews says there is building evidence of a mass exodus from commercial office space in the Brisbane CBD and it will have major implications for all cities in a variety of ways.
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.
Business and government
From Australia to Sri Lanka: Exchange of knowledge in sustainable tourism
Griffith University’s Griffith Institute for Tourism, in coordination with Griffith’s International Business Development Unit and the University of the Sunshine Coast, has facilitated the second delivery of this Australia Awards Short Course, funded by the Australian Government.
Centre for Environment and Population Health
Experts say climate action is needed to sustain healthcare
A panel of international experts brought together by Griffith University has warned there will be dire health consequences if action is not taken against climate change.
Engineering, IT and aviation
Griffith launches digital STEM site for kids at home
Unique weekly science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) challenges are now available for students learning from home as part of Griffith's STEM Mania program.
Architecture, construction and planning
Pandemic won’t Hult students’ international competition
A scheme to build rooftop community gardens will spearhead a Griffith undergrad team's efforts against some of the world’s brightest in the Hult Prize Regional Finals.
Centre for Clean Environment and Energy
Griffith researchers a step closer to eco-friendly hydrogen fuel production
Griffith University researchers are aiming to unlock a catalytic process that will enhance the breakdown of water, into hydrogen and oxygen and bring Australia a step closer to creating clean efficient hydrogen fuel. Australia’s National Hydrogen Strategy (2019) aims to establish Australia’s hydrogen industry as a major global player by 2030. In new research published […]
Alumni
N79 showcases art inspired by science
Alumnus Renata Buziak has created the stunning artwork for the new Engineering, Technology and Aviation Building.
Alumni
Griffith post-grad vies for top timber prize
Master of Philosophy student Adam Faircloth is set to represent Australia after his research on timber panel testing was recognised at a national award ceremony.
Business and government
Charity donations in spotlight with O-it campaign
The first community trials being carried out as part of a progressive Griffith University research project into improving the quality of charity donations have been hailed a success.
Business and government
Academic recognised for contribution to sustainable tourism
Griffith University’s Professor Susanne Becken has been recognized for her contribution to sustainable tourism with two prestigious awards.
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.