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Building diversity in STEM & freshwater science

In the lead up to the Freshwater Sciences Downunder conference in Brisbane, Griffith University hosts minority students from the United States as part of the Society for Freshwater Science Emerge Program
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A just world on a safe planet: quantifying Earth System Boundaries

Griffith researchers collaborated on new study that shows humans are taking colossal risks with the future of civilization and everything that lives on Earth.
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Researcher’s giant feat defending native forest and prime koala habitat

Dr Timothy Cadman has successfully secured the protection of local hardwood areas once primed for logging, including native forest belonging to the proposed Great Koala National Park along the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Thanks to the support of extensive fieldwork, satellite mapping software and historical imagery, Dr Cadman led effective negotiations with […]
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SDG focus elevates Griffith in Times Higher Ed 2023 sustainability impact rankings.

Griffith University ranked second overall in Queensland in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2023 and ranked 72 overall, out of 1591 institutions globally, highlighting Griffith’s commitment to the values of sustainable development.
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Social networks the key to water management & sanitation in the Pacific

A Griffith-led study has found traditional and digital social networks are key to improving community water management & sanitation in the Pacific
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Why was Brisbane’s 2022 flood different?

11 years on from the devastating 2011 flood, why was the Brisbane 2022 flood different? Why did it inundate areas untouched since 1974?
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Griffith on the mark for ‘Step Up Oceania’ 2032 Olympic Committee meet

Griffith University is solidifying itself as a 2032 legacy leader following exceptional representation and involvement at the Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC) conference last month. The annual event invited key stakeholders from the Pacific Islands, New Zealand, and Australia to explore key issues, best practice, and the latest innovations across high performance, coaching, sport science, […]
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EveryGen program calls for a Future Generations Act in Australia

Sophie Howe, the first Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, recently completed a successful two-week visit to Australia to promote the importance of a Future Generations Commissioner. Hosted by Professor Susan Harris Rimmer of the Policy Innovation Hub and the Centre for Policy Development, Sophie’s visit aimed to raise awareness about the benefits of taking a […]
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Agriculture future has arrived with launch of hi-tech farm

Griffith an partners launch Australia’s first Korean technology-driven Smart Farm.
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Griffith aviation student wants to fly for a higher purpose

Since climbing into the cockpit of an F1-11 as a child, Ethan Taege has dreamt of a career in the sky – but now he hopes to fly for a higher cause. The 20-year-old Griffith University Bachelor of Aviation student recently won a private tour of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) at its Brisbane […]
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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.
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Bushfire fighting chemicals extinguish frog development

A new Griffith study has found that bushfire fighting chemicals commonly marketed as environmentally friendly can severely affect frog development
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Griffith’s Logan campus lights up with solar energy

Griffith University’s Logan campus is sporting a new look with solar panels being installed on the roofs of five buildings.
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Call to protect wellbeing of future generations

Griffith University researchers are leading the charge to ensure short-term policy thinking is a system of the past to protect future generations. Short-termism is an issue the EveryGen group is addressing and it’s calling for a law reform agenda which holds decision makers accountable for Australia’s long-term interests. EveryGen convenor, human rights lawyer and Griffith […]
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Sedimentation sifted out of pollution priorities

Sediment runoff from land use change is missing from global priorities, despite being one of the greatest threats facing freshwater and marine ecosystems
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New partner strengthens climate action Alliance

10th high-profile partner joins goal to create a climate ready Australia.
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Simultaneous climate extremes a risk to global societies and systems: study

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