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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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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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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 […]
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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.
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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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Griffith celebrates Pride Week

Contributing to equality, diversity, and increased visibility of the LGBTIQA+ community, Griffith University is celebrating Pride Week and reflecting on the positive actions which help make Griffith an inclusive environment to work and study.
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Griffith affirms support for Voice to Parliament

Griffith University has affirmed its support for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the terms set out in the proposed referendum to change the Constitution.
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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.  
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Making grand friends an intergenerational imperative 

Griffith University is leading the charge on evidence-based intergenerational practice in Australia, celebrating the mutual benefits of uniting young and old with Global Intergenerational Week.   Thanks to the Australian Institute of Intergenerational Practice (AIIP) in collaboration with Griffith University research team, aged-care and childcare across Australia are seeing a cultural shift and embracing the power […]
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Intimate Partner Violence Is Not All the Same

Reducing instances of intimate partner violence is not a one-size-fits-all solution, however Griffith University researchers have identified four common ‘scripts’ that could help understand the stages of a crime event and lead to development of better preventative measures.
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Complex plan to determine tax residency under the microscope

Proposed individual tax residence rules are in the spotlight with a Griffith expert calling for another round of consultation in a recently published article in Australian Tax Forum.  Co-author, Griffith Law Futures Adjunct Research Fellow Dr John Minas analysed the proposed rules by applying them to the facts of leading individual residence cases.  “Tax residence […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Survival of the hottest: Lessons from sweltering Birdsville 

How will we cope as the summers get longer and hotter? Who will suffer the most? How will we find solutions? Following the launch of the Climate Justice Observatory, Professor Susan Harris Rimmer travelled to Birdsville to listen and learn about how the community experiences heat and adapts to heat in rural areas.
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Griffith holds firm on social justice values with new executive role

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. 
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Why backpackers and seasonal migrants matter to regional Australia

 Griffith research confirms the essential contribution of backpackers and seasonal migrant workers to regional Australia is undervalued.
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