Griffith University supports the Sustainable Development Goals
This project is a pilot project aiming to create an interactive VR time-lapse video of a mangrove forest from the perspective of its different animal inhabitants. It combines science and animation by embodying the imperceptible “aliveness” of a mangrove forest from multiple perspectives to highlight the importance of the ecosystem.
Sorella’s story is a 360 experience where the movie watcher follows the story of Sorella from a first person perspective wearing individual virtual reality goggles. The project was the result of Associate Professor Peter Hegedus’ investigation on the history of a photography of women and a girl on a beach…
In a South Pacific context, this project aims to develop and disseminate a model of tourism that balances economic, social and environmental objectives. In addition to creating new knowledge in tourism and sustainable development, expected outcomes include an enduring community of practice, a suite of tools, guides and policy briefs…
This book is the brainchild of the lead author (Dr. Ong), who subsequently invited his peers, ex-PhD students and current PhD students to collaborate and contribute to writing a geotechnically-advanced book that encompasses the authors’ and contributors’ research and practical experiences gained principally on sustainable & innovative construction of green…
This project was designed to explore and assess the extent to which China’s diplomatic effort, development activity and economic investment towards Pacific island nations supports Pacific interests, with a specific focus on the collective Pacific ambition for global action on climate change. There is no question that China has…
2022 is Griffith University’s inaugural year joining thirteen other universities and a growing number of organisations across Australia and New Zealand participating in Green Impact. Green Impact was developed by the National Union of Students (NUS) in the UK, where it has run for over 14years and reached more…
The Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Programme is a platform through which member universities undertake research on matters related to sustainable development, according to an agreed-upon work plan and agenda. The IUSDRP started in 2014 and Griffith joined in 2016.
Aviation Reimagined is an annual webinar series featuring industry leaders, policymakers and researchers sharing their insights about a transition to a low-carbon future for aviation. This is the third consecutive year running this successful series, with new speakers and contributors delivering innovative insights from around the world. The webinar series…
Staff and student volunteers worked together to organise activities for the public (particulary families with school aged children) at the annual Logan Eco-Action Festival. The activities were to raise awareness about the natural environment, the vital role it plays in human health and what people can do to be more…
I am undertaking my internship with Family Planning New South Wales International (hereafter FPNSW International), a non-government organisation (NGO) that delivers sexual and reproductive health and rights-based programs to Pacific-island nations. FPNSW International has three key program areas: cervical cancer screening program (health focussed), comprehensive sexuality education program (education…