GIFT member Daniel Gschwind addresses coral bleaching urgency in tourism.
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#sustainability #gift

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Never cease to be amazed by these two Professor Susan Harris Rimmer (she/her) and Caitlin Byrne who launched their book on climate politics in Oceania tonight. Stemming from concern over climate manifestations of unfairness and seeking climate justice in the region, a must read for Aus foreign policy!

We welcome Queensland Government's announcement that upgrades of QSAC Brisbane will be investigated for the Brisbane Olympics 2032. Griffith University VC (she/her) said it will have a lasting legacy for Brisbane, and Griffith is happy to support in any way it can.
news.griffith.edu.au/2024/03/19/gri…

As #India gears up for its largest-ever #election with nearly 950 million voters choosing 543 Lok Sabha members, Ian Hall looks into why—despite economic challenges—Narendra Modi's #BJP remains a frontrunner, raising questions about voter sentiment.
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The scrutiny of infrastructure planning for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics is intensifying. In alignment with the International Olympic Committee's emphasis on sustainability and legacy, venues must prioritise plans that ensure a lasting positive impact.
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Scams like money muling and sextortion are on the rise. Our experts are encouraging governments to facilitate solutions including implementing identity resilience strategies, regulating online platforms, and educating students to prevent victimisation. enlighten.griffith.edu.au/money-muling-s…

The purpose statements of household names like JB Hi-Fi, Telstra, Qantas, Woolworths and Ampol were analysed in a report providing insight about the motivations behind companies shaping the country. news.griffith.edu.au/2024/02/22/new…

Griffith University Vice Chancellor Professor Carolyn Evans, will host the Brisbane launch of The Shortest History of Economics by Dr Andrew Leigh with guest speaker Dr Jim Chalmers.

Friday 8 March. Registration is free, places are limited - ow.ly/Jxmb50QGwvo

Many thanks to the Enlighten team at Griffith University for providing a platform for a curious little weekend project from the end of last year - Far from my day job, but fun to think about!

enlighten.griffith.edu.au/a-mathematical…

Very timely article from Centre Postdoctoral Research Fellow Ben Green '6 tips to maximise your concert experience, from a live music expert' theconversation.com/6-tips-to-maxi…

Griffith integrity experts submitted recommendations to the Attorney General yesterday saying no employee should be left worse-off for blowing the whistle and called for a principles-based Commonwealth whistleblower protection regime. news.griffith.edu.au/2024/02/13/int…

We welcome Jules Ballangarry Julie Ballangarry as a continuing staff member SGIR Julie, who completed a Griffith post-doc, has done some very compelling work on education policy and Indigenous communities, and on Indigenous Foreign Policy. Griffith Business School Griffith University

If politics is personal, is it any wonder women are becoming more progressive? theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Australians love to talk about a #fairgo . In this The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand piece Pandanus Petter and I discuss what the expression originally meant to Australians, and why that matters today #auspol

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Murweh Shire Council achieves Bronze Sustainable Destination with EarthCheck Australia. QLD Govt and Griffith University aids sustainable tourism.

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'One positive global trend is the proliferation of repair cafes. Griffith University's Leanne Wiseman counts about 100 repair cafes in Australia ... operated mostly by volunteers bringing their own equipment.'
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New piece from me in The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand today explaining why 2024 is an inflection point for the climate crisis (and why global trends are cause for both deep alarm and cautious optimism).
theconversation.com/its-not-game-o…

New publication out with Ignacio Lago, The ‘odd–even effect’: The link between the number of parties and district magnitude ejpr.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/14…… where we show that odd and even numbers not only matter in roulette, but also in electoral systems. Open access!

Global heatwaves are causing severe human suffering, with vulnerable populations facing escalating risks. Urgent questions arise about mobility, homelessness, mental health, & essential services during extreme heat, says Prof Susan Harris Rimmer Professor Susan Harris Rimmer (she/her) - enlighten.griffith.edu.au/the-escalating…