Exploring human disease one zebrafish at a time: Meet Dr Jean Giacomotto
In the latest edition of our researcher profile series, we meet Dr Jean Giacomotto, an NHMRC Emerging Leader Fellow. Jean is a… Read More
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Prioritising worker wellbeing: Meet Dr Charlotte Brakenridge
In the latest edition of our researcher profile series, we meet Dr Charlotte Brakenridge, a research fellow at the… Read More
Climate change adaptation: Meet Assoc Prof Johanna Nalau
The Library’s Researcher profiles highlight the work of outstanding Griffith researchers. Associate Professor Johanna Nalau is from the… Read More
A world of wounds to prevent and manage: Meet Assoc Prof Sharon Latimer
Continuing our Researcher Profile series, this month we feature Associate Professor Sharon Latimer. As a Principal Research Fellow… Read More
Cybersecurity and international law: Meet Assoc Prof Samuli Haataja
Image courtesy of Samuli Haataja Throughout the year, the Library profiles the work of outstanding Griffith researchers. In our first profile of 2025,… Read More
Enhancing students’ assessment experiences: Introducing Dr Nicholas Charlton
Image courtesy of Dr Nicholas Charlton Meet Dr Nicholas Charlton, a recent PhD graduate with over 20 years of teaching… Read More
Professor Stephen Billett – open access champion
To celebrate International Open Access Week, this month’s researcher profile features Professor Stephen Billett, an open access champion. Stephen is Professor of Adult and… Read More
Why is the moon following us? Chamindie Punyadeera’s journey from curiosity to clinical breakthroughs
‘From childhood, I had an inquisitive and curious mind. I remember my mother saying, ‘stop asking why the moon is following… Read More
Building capacity and supporting culturally safe care in the community: Meet Dr Kerry Hall
Image courtesy Dr Kerry Hall Dr Kerry Hall is a proud descendant of the Kuku Thaypan, Kuku Warra and Lama Lama… Read More
Global land and resource grabbing, climate-related migration and climate mobility justice: Meet Professor Andreas Neef
Professor Andreas Neef is Dean (Research) for the Arts, Education and Law Group and a Professor of Global Development. Originally from Germany,… Read More
What sparked your passion? Celebrating four years of remarkable researcher profiles
To celebrate our fourth anniversary of highlighting remarkable researchers in our Researcher Profile series, we’re featuring a special retrospective showcasing four… Read More
Professor Alberto Posso: Consequences and solutions for child labour and poverty
Each month Griffith Library finds out more about a remarkable Griffith researcher. Professor Alberto Posso is Head of the Department of… Read More
Professor Jennifer Boddy: Intersecting social justice, climate change and sustainability
Profile picture provide by Associate Professor Jennifer Boddy An internationally recognised researcher with expertise in climate change, disasters, and domestic and family violence,… Read More
Dr Amy Young: working to better understand and prevent violence
Image courtesy Dr Amy Young In our second Researcher Profile for the year, we found out more about the research… Read More
Professor James Charles: Making change that matters
Professor James Charles is a very proud Kaurna man from the Adelaide Plains, South Australia. Currently the Director of… Read More
Improving water management and enhancing community wellbeing: Meet Dr Mark Love
Each month, the Library highlights the work of one of our remarkable researchers. So, this month, we’re profiling Dr Mark Love,… Read More
Ensuring comfort and dignity in death: Meet Professor Melissa Bloomer
Image courtesy Melissa Bloomer Each month, the Library highlights the work of one of our remarkable researchers. In November, we have the pleasure… Read More
Championing Indigenous education: Meet Professor Peter Anderson
‘As an undergraduate, I keenly felt the absence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices in my education. This is something… Read More
Digitising the deep past: meet Dr Troy Meston
Each month Griffith Library discovers more about a remarkable Griffith researcher. This month we spoke with Dr Troy Meston, Gamilleroi Senior… Read More
“Exploring Tourism Well-being” Meet Dr Sera Vada
Each month Griffith Library finds out more about a remarkable Griffith researcher. This month we spoke with Dr Sera Vada Postdoctoral… Read More
Unlocking the mysteries of Gothic fiction: Meet Clare Burnett
Clare Burnett is a PhD candidate in Griffith University’s School of Humanities, Languages, and Social Science. We found out about Clare’s… Read More
Cultural politics and responsiveness in Australian education: meet Dr Greg Vass
Each month Griffith Library finds out more about a remarkable Griffith researcher. This month we spoke with Dr Greg Vass, a… Read More
Measuring the mental health benefits of nature: meet Dr Ali Chauvenet
Image courtesy of Ali Chauvenet Each month Griffith Library finds out more about a remarkable Griffith researcher. This month we spoke with … Read More
Furthering research into potential new therapies for spinal cord injury – meet Dr Indra Choudhury
Dr Indra Choudhury is a recent PhD graduate, a former HDR representative and one of the Gold Coast’s… Read More
Melding international law and biosciences: Meet Dr Michelle Rourke
Dr Michelle Rourke is a CSIRO Synthetic Biology Research Fellow at Griffith University’s Law Futures Centre. We asked Michelle… Read More
Counting down the top of 5 posts of 2022 on Library Connect: #1 – Research and roller derby: Meet Dr Adele Pavlidis
As the year draws to an end, we’re counting down the five top Library Connect blog posts from 2022. Library Connect is your one-stop-shop… Read More
Count down the top of 2022 on Library Connect: #3 – Promoting physical activity in adults with mental illness— Meet Dr Justin Chapman
We’re counting down the five most popular Library Connect blog posts from 2022. Library Connect is your one-stop-shop for news about Library services, upcoming… Read More
Count down the top of 2022 on Library Connect: #5 – Improving the lives of people with disability—Meet Dr Camila Shirota and Ms Kelsey Chapman
As the year draws to an end, we’re counting down the five top Library Connect blog posts from 2022. Library Connect is your one-stop-shop… Read More
Balancing work and academia: Meet Dr Emma Lumsden
Dr Emma Lumsden is a Paediatric Surgery Principal House Officer at Queensland Children’s Hospital and currently studying for a Master of Philosophy at Griffith… Read More
Meet Dr Justin Chapman—Promoting physical activity in adults with mental illness
Source: Courtesy of Dr Justin Chapman. Having recently joined the Griffith Centre for Mental Health after several years as a… Read More
Check out these remarkable researchers profiled by the Library this year
Griffith researchers are conducting world-class research, driven to better understand our world and improve people’s lives. Each month, Library Connect profiles… Read More
Research and roller derby: Meet Dr Adele Pavlidis
Dr Adele Pavlidis is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology with the School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science, and previously a… Read More
Green buildings and sustainable housing: Meet Dr Stefen MacAskill
Born and raised in the Middle East, Dr Stefen MacAskill has had a long interest in sustainable development and the ways… Read More
Meet Dr Popi Sotiriadou—Managing high performance sport
Source: Courtesy of Dr Popi Sotiriadou. This month we met with Dr Popi Sotiriadou to find out more about her research and experience… Read More
Improving the lives of people with disability—Meet Dr Camila Shirota and Ms Kelsey Chapman
Continuing our Researcher Profile series for 2022, Dr Camila Shirota and Kelsey Chapman spoke with the Library about… Read More
Combatting antibiotic resistance in bacteria—Meet Dr Maria Halili
Continuing our Researcher Profile series for 2022, Dr Maria Halili spoke with the Library about her research and her advice for… Read More
Innovation in structural engineering for a sustainable future—Meet Dr Hassan Karampour
In the first interview in our Researcher Profile series for 2022, Dr Hassan Karampour spoke with the Library about his research… Read More
Meet the Griffith experts from our 2021 Researcher Profile interview series
Library Connect is your one-stop-shop for news about Library services, upcoming events and workshops and more. We cater to members of the Griffith community,… Read More
Dr Alexis Kallio—The politics of music education
Dr Alexis Kallio was appointed the Deputy Director (Research) of the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University (QCGU) in 2021, adding to her extensive experience in… Read More
Professor Leanne Wiseman: Intellectual property, access to information and the Right to Repair
25 – 31 October marks Open Access Week. To celebrate the work of Griffith researchers who are advancing open access to information, we caught up with Professor Leanne… Read More
Working toward a more emotionally intelligent future—Professor Ashlea Troth
Since she was young, Ashlea Troth (Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Griffith Business School) has been interested in what makes people tick. Her research interests include multi-level… Read More
Re-visit our Researcher Profiles
Do you like hearing about the fantastic research coming out of Griffith University? Are you an aspiring academic who loves reading about new and exciting… Read More
Negotiating opportunities—Professor Ciaran O’Faircheallaigh, bridging the gap between indigenous culture and commerce
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this post mentions and contains images of deceased peoples. Leaving no one behind… Read More
New RNA technology targets the spread of viruses
We are all familiar with the term DNA, yet many of us may not realise that it is our RNA, or Ribonucleic Acid, that creates the protein vital to our health and wellbeing. So what is RNA, and how… Read More
One step at a time—addressing symptoms of diabetic neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most common long-term complications of diabetes. As symptoms often interfere with walking, balance and coordination, it is harder for… Read More
Did you know your microbiomes are as unique as your fingerprints? Get to know your gut this World Microbiome Day
The body supports a significant bacterial ecosystem whose functions can impact on your health, but did you know that the composition of these microbiomes is unique to you? For World Microbiome… Read More
Can changing your gut bacteria reduce your allergies?
For World Allergy Week, 13 – 19 June, we chat with Dr Amanda Cox who is part of the Griffith University team undertaking research trials examining the effect… Read More
World Environment Day 2021—‘Reimagine. Recreate. Restore.’
Dr Ed Morgan, Griffith Research Fellow at the Cities Research Institute.Image courtesy of Dr Ed Morgan. Reimagine. Recreate. Restore.— is the… Read More
Promoting a healthy economy within community—Meet Dr Jean Spinks, Research Fellow at the Centre for Applied Health Economics.
This month, the Library spoke with Dr Jean Spinks about her research, what inspires her and the advice she has for new researchers. Dr… Read More
World Malaria Day 2021—‘Zero malaria starts with me’
‘Zero malaria starts with me’ and ‘Zero Malaria – Draw the Line Against Malaria’ are the rallying slogans for World Malaria Day 2021… Read More
Early detection is the answer this Oral Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Samuel Thambar explains
From a young age, Samuel Thambar knew he wanted to become a doctor. Inspired by his grandfather, who was an eye… Read More
On World Water Day take a moment to think about your water footprint
To understand the value of water and the impact of your water footprint, you need to look at how you use water in your home… Read More
‘Choose to Challenge’ this International Women’s Day
Every day we see the power of both the individual and the collective in addressing issues such as equality and culture and … Read More
Investigating magic proteins—Meet Dr Linlin Ma, lecturer in the School of Environment and Science.
This month, the Library spoke with Dr Linlin Ma about her research, what inspires her and what advice she has for emerging bioscientists. Dr… Read More
Making digital mental healthcare a reality—Meet PhD Candidate Dale Rowland
Dale Rowland is a Wiradjuri and Biripi man who comes from a proud Aboriginal family. At an early age, he observed his mother’s and grandmother’s contributions … Read More
From the Moon Landing to the Institute for Glycomics—Meet Dr Milton Kiefel
Dr Milton Kiefel knew he wanted to be an astrophysicist when in 1969, with 200 other children and teachers crammed into a small school hall,… Read More
Be lean and green this World Soil Day, 5 December
By focusing on food waste, we can all contribute to improved soil, plant and planet health. Every year in Australia over five million tonnes… Read More
Institute for Glycomics takes pioneering steps to combat viral infections
Infectious diseases continue to be some of the world’s most significant health challenges. The Institute for Glycomics’ research into viral infections seeks to understand how… Read More
World Diabetes Day—Studying the silent diabetes, type 2
In Australia, 280 people develop diabetes every day—that is one person every five minutes. Diabetes Australia calls it the epidemic of the 21st century… Read More
Dr Darren Grice and the Institute for Glycomics lead the fight against middle ear infections
Many of us have experienced the pain and discomfort of a middle ear infection, either personally or in our children. While most children … Read More
Meet the man behind the Institute for Glycomics, Professor Mark von Itzstein AO
Twenty years ago, Professor Mark von Itzstein established the Institute for Glycomics, the only one of its kind… Read More
How typeface research could save lives
Pilots are responsible for flight planning, determining the safest flight route, pre-flight inspections of the plane and monitoring dozens of readouts in-flight. On top… Read More
Stroke Week 2020 – Restoring physical and mental well-being to stroke patients
With one person suffering a stroke every ten minutes the effects of this disease has an impact on all of us. Restoring physical and mental… Read More
Shark Awareness Day Myth Busters
Due to sensationalised stories and movies (we all know JAWS) sharks have become a feared killer within our oceans. But are we misjudging them? For… Read More
Your choice of clothes – and how you wash them – can affect our environment
Did you know that the polyester, nylon, and other synthetic fibers within your clothes are all forms of plastic? With each wash your clothes can… Read More
