Griffith University supports the Sustainable Development Goals

Project type Research

Fishing 2.0: Normalising Voluntary Catch Reporting in Queensland

14 - Life Below Water

The Fishing 2.0 project aims to increase voluntary catch reporting among Queensland’s recreational fishers using the QLD Fishing 2.0 app. By improving the quality and quantity of recreational catch data—especially for species like Spanish mackerel—the project supports evidence-based fisheries management and long-term sustainability. Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation… Read More

Inclusive urban water, sanitation and hygiene in Melanesia – influencing and strengthening systems for climate-resilient WASH in underserved settlements

6 - Clean Water and Sanitation

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

A semi-automated protocol for clustering sound types in freshwater soundscapes (a freshwater soundscape study)

6 - Clean Water and Sanitation

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

Yuriyal Bridgeman: yubilong(mi)bilongyu

11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

From 21 November 2024 – 15 March 2025, the exhibition ‘Yuriyal Bridgeman: yubilong(mi)bilongyu’ was held at Griffith University Art Museum (GUAM). Bridgeman’s work is deeply anchored in the traditional cultural practices of his Papua New Guinean community while also bringing incisive perspectives to the context of contemporary art. His practice… Read More

r e a: NATIVE

11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

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

Duty of Care

10 - Reduced Inequalities

In the art world, there’s a new emphasis on care, with a focus on gentle attentiveness and good works, and a fear of triggering hurt. Care has become a buzzword and is being used to reset policy and practice. However, too often, the complexity and troublesomeness of care are smoothed… Read More

Australia Awards Fellowship ‘Building capacity for project-ready investment for inclusive climate resilient development (India)’

13 - Climate Action

The Australia Awards Fellowship is a partnership between Griffith University and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) of India to develop technical assistance materials aimed at enhancing project managers’ ability to design investment-ready projects for climate-resilient development. The Fellowship focused on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and disaster risk reduction. By… Read More

Australia Awards South Asia and Mongolia Policy Essentials for Senior Executives (Bhutan) Short Course

16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

The Australia Awards Short Course acknowledges Bhutan as a unique country, guided by its strong cultural principles and focus on national happiness, in addition to sustainable economic development and prosperity. The course was designed to align with the Government of Bhutan’s Thirteenth Five Year Plan and its priorities of developing… Read More