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Preventing pre-eclampsia early a core focus of new study - Griffith News A study to prevent pre-eclampsia and improve maternal and perinatal health outcomes is underway as part of a joint initiative between Griffith University

A study to prevent #pre-eclampsia and improve #maternal and #perinatal health outcomes is underway as part of a joint initiative between Griffith University and Gold Coast University Hospital.

08.03.2026 23:54 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Louise Bezzina

Louise Bezzina

Griffith alumni win at The 2025 Matilda Awards. Louise Bezzina received the Gold Matilda, in recognition of her outstanding leadership and long-standing impact across QLD performing arts and Daniel Evans was honoured with the Best Direction award for his work on A Few Good Men.

04.03.2026 01:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A koala mum carrying her baby.

A koala mum carrying her baby.

An intelligent road sign incorporated with a prototype AI-powered camera.

An intelligent road sign incorporated with a prototype AI-powered camera.

In a first, GriffithUni researchers develop prototype AI-powered camera incorporated into an intelligent road sign to detect a koala crossing a busy road in real-time 🐨

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A tiny fish is helping clinicians avoid unnecessary multi-million-dollar treatment for babies suspected of having spinal muscular atrophy - Griffith News The tiny zebrafish is helping researchers rapidly determine whether a newborn’s genetic mutation is likely to cause spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), one of

The tiny zebrafish is helping researchers rapidly determine whether a newborn’s genetic mutation is likely to cause spinal muscular atrophy, one of the leading causes of infant mortality worldwide. news.griffith.edu.au/2026/01/28/a...

01.03.2026 00:20 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Griffith University and AOC launch world‑first initiative for Olympians - Griffith News Griffith University and the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) have announced a world‑first Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) initiative that will

As Australia's only Olympic Pathway University, Griffith and the Australian Olympic Committee have launched a world-first Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) initiative.

For Olympians doing undergraduate study at Griffith, they can now receive up to 40 credit points in Flexible Module Electives.

27.02.2026 04:24 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Gaming technology as part of paediatric cancer pain management - Griffith News Technologies, such as extended reality, is at the core of a new study looking into how technologies can be more effectively integrated into cancer care

Technologies, such as extended reality, is at the core of a new study looking into how technologies can be more effectively integrated into cancer care for paediatric patients.
news.griffith.edu.au/2026/02/27/g...

27.02.2026 00:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Building beneath the sea - ecology and architecture unite for corals  - Griffith News Understanding ideal surface geometry for coral settlement and growth the shared goal of a new research project that is already achieving success.

Fusing ecology and architecture, a series of 3D printed and moulded tiles inspired by coral polyps successfully allowed coral larvae to spawn, providing insights into how surface design could improve coral settlement and growth.

26.02.2026 00:09 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Bravissimi! Griffith athletes impress at Milano Cortina Winter Olympics  - Griffith News Following a silver medal performance and two remarkable Olympic debuts, Griffith University is proud to celebrate the

Following a silver medal performance and two remarkable Olympic debuts, Griffith University is proud to celebrate the exceptional efforts of Alumnus Danielle Scott, and students Sidney Stephens and Jackson Harvey🎉👏

25.02.2026 04:38 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Unique partnership provides seamless pathways for VET students - Griffith News A new partnership agreement will see Griffith University provide guaranteed credit to TAFE Queensland students who have completed 12 months of study. It

A new partnership agreement will see Griffith University provide guaranteed credit to TAFE Queensland students who have completed 12 months of study.

24.02.2026 23:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Building beneath the sea - ecology and architecture unite for corals  - Griffith News Understanding ideal surface geometry for coral settlement and growth the shared goal of a new research project that is already achieving success.

Building beneath the sea - ecology and architecture unite for corals - @griffith.edu.au

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23.02.2026 20:36 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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AI-powered robot vehicles team up to fight fires  - Griffith News Innovative AI development achieves teams of robots working autonomously together to extinguish fires.

Griffith Uni researchers have developed AI-powered robots to fight bushfires instead of putting fire personnel in harms way.
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17.02.2026 02:02 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Younger men experience more harms using steroids than older men - Griffith News Younger men who use anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) experience a greater overall burden and complexity of harms than older men, new Griffith University

Younger men who use #anabolic-androgenic steroids experience a greater overall burden and complexity of harms than older men.

17.02.2026 01:01 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Rio Kawaguchi is smiling in a blue dress, standing outdoors holding a double bass. Background features South Bank Parklands with greenery and a Ferris wheel, creating a serene, joyful atmosphere.

Rio Kawaguchi is smiling in a blue dress, standing outdoors holding a double bass. Background features South Bank Parklands with greenery and a Ferris wheel, creating a serene, joyful atmosphere.

Congratulations to Queensland Conservatorium student Rio Kawaguchi, who has been named a 2026 Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellow.

16.02.2026 02:02 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Capturing 50 years of 4ZZZ  - Griffith News Cultural hub, alternative news source, platform for independent music and training ground for broadcasters and activists, Brisbane's iconic

Associate Professor Heather Anderson from the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research, volunteer with Brisbane's longest running community radio station, has written a book chronicling its fifty year history -  People Powered Radio: Fifty Years of Australian Community Radio 4ZZZ

13.02.2026 00:13 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Queensland’s longest-running planned burn study informs effective landscape fire management   - Griffith News Fifty-five-year fire regime study led by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Griffith University proves positive for ecosystems.

Griffith University researchers and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service rangers conduct longest-running controlled burn in Queensland to better understand the ecosystem benefits.

12.02.2026 05:56 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Papua New Guinean community leaders join Griffith course to strengthen gender equality  - Griffith News Community leaders from urban, regional and remote communities in Papua New Guinea have joined Griffith University researchers in a study tour

Griffith University hosted Papua New Guinea community leaders for the Australia Awards GEDSI Study Tour: Women in Leadership & Gender Equality for Papua New Guinea. The program was funded by a $1.18M grant from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. news.griffith.edu.au/2026/02/10/p...

12.02.2026 04:38 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Archaeologist behind First Australians occupation record joins Griffith backed by key philanthropic appointment - Griffith News Professor Chris Clarkson to lead research into Australia’s early history, strengthen Indigenous partnerships, and train future researchers.

Renowned archaeologist Prof Chris Clarkson regarded for his landmark work alongside Mirarr Traditional Owners that uncovered evidence of First Australians occupation dating to 65,000 years ago has joined Griffith University backed by a key philanthropic appointment. shorturl.at/iQccq

12.02.2026 01:57 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Multitasking in your work vehicle - Griffith News Dr Blake Palmer Vehicles are increasingly functioning as mobile workspaces, prompting Griffith University researchers to conduct a deep dive to better

Vehicles are increasingly functioning as mobile workspaces, prompting Griffith researchers to conduct a deep dive to better understand how and why workers multitask while driving.
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Men resort to buying underground testosterone to bridge access gap - Griffith News Some men are resorting to obtaining testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) from underground sources due to significant barriers to accessing the therapy

Some men are resorting to obtaining #testosterone replacement therapy from underground sources due to significant barriers to accessing the therapy through formal medical channels, according to new Griffith research.

10.02.2026 01:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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With international law at a ‘breaking point’, a tiny country goes after Myanmar’s junta on its own

As violence escalates around the world, victims are increasingly looking for justice in domestic courts, rather than international ones.

06.02.2026 04:36 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 2
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Friday essay: I grew up fearing Queensland cops. Then I hung out with 17 Gold Coast detectives

Sally Breen wanted to know more about real police work after she met a Queensland top cop who seemed good. The stories she found sit under her skin like lava.

07.02.2026 18:00 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Australia’s definition of terrorism was created in 2002. Since then, the threat landscape has changed dramatically. It’s time for the term to be revised.

👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/is-aust...

08.02.2026 20:49 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Researchers on the cusp of a vaccine for a global health threat - Griffith News Griffith University researchers are on the cusp of a new vaccine to prevent chikungunya, a global health threat which attacks human joint tissue.

Griffith University researchers are on the cusp of a new vaccine to prevent chikungunya, a global health threat which attacks human joint tissue.
news.griffith.edu.au/2026/02/06/r...

05.02.2026 23:50 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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🌊🐢Turtle conservation protocols are being tested for the first time to improve the health of young, endangered loggerheads at Queensland’s most popular nesting beach.
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05.02.2026 22:02 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Black and white portrait of Matte Dixon in a t-shirt in front of a black backdrop.

Black and white portrait of Matte Dixon in a t-shirt in front of a black backdrop.

Matte Dixon developing photographs in a dark room with red lighting.

Matte Dixon developing photographs in a dark room with red lighting.

Thirteen photographs hanging on a line above a sink while they develop.

Thirteen photographs hanging on a line above a sink while they develop.

Griffith QCAD graduate Matte Dixon is one of just ten students shortlisted in the prestigious 2026 Sony World Photography Awards.

29.01.2026 03:25 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Aerial view of excavation site.

Aerial view of excavation site.

New study co-led by Griffith Uni highlights early humans in China were far more inventive and adaptable than previously believed.
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28.01.2026 00:27 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Altered brain connection found in people with ME/CFS and Long COVID - Griffith News People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long COVID experience a disruption to their brain connectivity during a

People with ME/CFS and Long COVID experience a disruption to their brain connectivity during a mentally demanding task.

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Griffith Business School honoured on Australia Day - Griffith News Professor Ruth McPhail Griffith University community members have been recognised for their outstanding service and exceptional achievements in the 2026

Griffith University community members have been recognised in the 2026 Honours List announced on Australia Day.  Professors Ruth McPhail & Caitlin Byrne, from Griffith Business School, both received a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division.
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World’s oldest rock art holds clues to early human migration to Australia - Griffith News Professor Maxime Aubert, Budianto Hakim, Professor Adam Brumm and Dr Adhi Agus Oktaviana A hand stencil on the wall of a cave in Indonesia has become the

Griffith researchers have discovered a 67,800 yr old hand stencil in Indonesia, the oldest rock art in the world, likely made by the ancestors of the First Australians. news.griffith.edu.au/2026/01/22/w...

22.01.2026 22:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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People were creating cave art in Indonesia 67,800 years ago – before modern humans reached Australia.

👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/humanit...

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