Editorial role for waste management expert

Dr Sunil Herat, smiling
Griffith Sciences
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Griffith University’s Head of Environmental Engineering, Dr Sunil Herat, has been appointed Associate Editor of the world-leading journal Waste Management & Research. Published on behalf of the International Solid Waste Association, its topics include wastes, processes and technologies, management systems and tools, policy and regulatory frameworks and sustainable waste management designs, operations, policies and practices. […]

Opening the ecological floodgates

Image of tree and floodplain landscape
Australian Rivers Institute
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Australian scientists say further research is urgently required to quantify the environmental risks and benefits of engineered artificial flooding. Dr Nick Bond and Dr Stephen Balcombe from Griffith University’s Australian Rivers Institute are among experts seeking solutions to the challenges posed by the need for equitable water allocation and ecological health and sustainability. Their paper, […]

Brisbane city to be focus of Obama photo shoots

A scene from Brisbane CBD, with lady walking across plaza towards camera.
Centre for Governance and Public Policy
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Just as the World Cup is doing for Brazil, the G20 Leaders Summit in November will place Brisbane in the glare of the international spotlight. “In terms of media exposure, it raises Brisbane’s profile significantly” says Griffith University researcher, Dr Wesley Widmaier, who has closely observed the impact and knock-on benefits for G20 host cities […]