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5 November 2026
Cruel Summer

Hot homes cause heart strain in older Australians

New Griffith University research is proving to be a timely reminder about the dangers of hot homes and the serious strain it can place on older Australians when the indoor temperature exceeds 26°C.

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23 October 2026

Study finds humpback whales growing faster than expected 

Eastern Australian humpback whales reach nearly their full adult size remarkably quickly, a new Griffith University-led study has found, as...

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30 September 2026
Griffith University's Nathan Campus

Double success as Griffith leaps 24 places in World Rankings and secures Australia’s top spot for nursing

Griffith University has excelled in two rankings metrics jumping 24 places in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 to be 266th in the world, and is first in Australia for nursing in the Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking for Academic Subjects 2026.

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28 September 2026

Can your breath help diagnose lung cancer?

The human breath could help identify cancerous lung nodules negating the need for invasive testing. New Griffith University research, funded...

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8 September 2026

New Gender Index reveals major economic opportunity in supporting women-led businesses

A new national report authored by Griffith University’s Professor Naomi Birdthistle has revealed a significant opportunity to strengthen Australia’s economy...

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26 August 2026

Sugar tax could improve oral health

Millions of cases of tooth decay could be prevented if Australia introduced a 20 per cent tax on sugar, new Griffith University research has found.

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13 August 2026

Strep A immunity is possible without getting sick

Exposure to a mild or symptom-free strain of Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep A) can trigger the body’s immune response and naturally build protection, potentially solving a nearly 100-year-old mystery of immunity.

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16 July 2026

Documentary celebrates Ewamian journey of return and renewal

A new documentary follows the remarkable story of the Ewamian people, Aboriginal Traditional Owners in NW QLD, as they reclaim their connection to Country after generations of displacement and return to create new opportunities for their people. 

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20 May 2026

Intrepid tails – fluke photos confirm humpback whales mount 14,000km ocean crossing to breeding grounds 

New research documents two whales travelling between Australia and Brazil - breaking records for the greatest distances ever confirmed between individual whale sightings

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9 March 2026

Preventing pre-eclampsia early a core focus of new study

A study to prevent pre-eclampsia and improve maternal and perinatal health outcomes is underway as part of a joint initiative...

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