Project type Learning and Teaching

Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally, with mobile phones contributing significantly to the problem. To support UNEP’s goal of advancing circularity in the electronics sector, Social Marketing @ Griffith led the design and pilot testing of a multilingual global consumer survey focused on refurbished mobile phones. Read More

Macropods—including kangaroos and wallabies—are iconic species across the Sunshine Coast, yet they face increasing threats from urbanisation and road traffic. In response, Sunshine Coast Council developed new temporary wildlife road signs that aimed to reduce macropod injuries and fatalities caused by vehicle collisions. This project evaluated the effectiveness of those… Read More

Wildlife Watcher is a behaviour change campaign designed to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions across the Gold Coast region. Delivered in partnership with the City of Gold Coast, the campaign used emotionally resonant messaging and strategic media placement to encourage drivers to slow down in wildlife hotspot areas. The initiative combined paid… Read More

Australia’s recreational fishing sector faces mounting sustainability challenges, with heavy reliance on a few vulnerable species such as snapper, dhufish, and pearl perch. This FRDC-funded project explored a more collaborative path: voluntary behaviour change to diversify target species and reduce pressure on overfished stocks. The project is set across… Read More

The Paddle Australia Legacy Evaluation project, led by Griffith University, assessed the social, economic, and environmental impact of the ICF Slalom World Championships Sydney 2025. The evaluation aligned with Paddle Australia’s Vision and Legacy Pillars—Sport, Community, and Sustainability—and supported planning for Brisbane 2032 and future international events. Griffith developed… Read More

Inclusive urban water, sanitation and hygiene in Melanesia was a 2-phase research project that explored inclusive and climate-resilient urban WASH in Melanesian informal settlements. The research was led by a partnership of International WaterCentre at Griffith University and The University of the South Pacific in Fiji and Vanuatu, with professionals… Read More

There is a growing need for non-invasive, scalable methods to monitor freshwater ecosystems, especially as traditional approaches struggle to detect subtle or unknown biological signals in complex river environments. This study sought to overcome these limitations and develop a new method for exploring freshwater soundscapes to better monitor river health,… Read More

The Water Leadership Program (WLP) is an award-winning program that helps emerging leaders to develop the ability to exert influence, drive change and advance challenging integrated water management projects – abilities associated with the most effective integrated water management leaders. The WLP is a feedback-intensive, 10-month professional development program,… Read More

The Pathway Program is the International WaterCentre’s globally focused water leadership development program. Comprised of three levels, the purpose of the Pathway Program is to provide an easily accessible, foundational leadership development program for water professionals and practitioners to strengthen their ability to exert influence and drive positive change in… Read More

From 6 June – 3 August 2024, Griffith University Art Museum hosted ‘r e a: NATIVE’ comprising two interrelated installations delving into the historical and colonial archive. This exhibition coincided with the International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA) which brings together artists, scientists and scholars from around the world… Read More