Tasmanian devil scientists shortlisted in Eureka Awards

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Conservation work to protect the Tasmanian devil is under the spotlight as a team of specialist researchers reach the finals of this year’s 2011 Annual Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. The team, affectionately known as the ‘Devil’s Advocates’ and which comprises researchers from Griffith University, The University of Sydney, The University of Tasmania, Save the Tasmanian […]

Overcoming Misperceptions in Australia-Japan Relations workshop

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Held 18-19 August and coinciding with the start of Japan Week in Brisbane, the workshop promoted further recognition of the bilateral relationship between Australia and Japan and focused on how best to foster more informed perceptions in Australia and Japan on a variety of issues. Mr John McCarthy AO, National President, The Australian Institute of […]

Digital games linked to learning

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A new Griffith University education study will investigate how digital games enhance high-level understanding and learning. “Digital games have an enormous impact on the lives of children but their potential to improve learning in schools has not yet been realised,” says Professor Catherine Beavis from the School of Education and Professional Studies. She said many […]

Future scientists to drive economy forward

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The 2011 Gold Coast Science Fair presented an important opportunity to nurture an interest in science and technology. Griffith University professor of chemistry Richard John believes the Gold Coast Science Fair at the weekend had a significant part to play in the development of young scientists. “An event like this, and also Griffith University’s Science […]

Griffith in top 500 position on ARWU rankings

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Griffith University has appeared for the first time in the world’s most prestigious university rankings – the Academic Ranking of World Universities – known as the Shanghai Jiao Tong Top 500. Griffith Vice Chancellor Professor Ian O’Connor said the University was “as proud as it is possible to be” of taking its place among the […]