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The material of your coffee cup matters more than you might think.
Takeaway coffee cups release thousands of microplastic particles
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January 14, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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Griffith University researchers may have unlocked the secret to treating sepsis, with a Phase II clinical trial in China successfully concluding with promising results.
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Potential new treatment for sepsis - Griffith News
Griffith University researchers may have unlocked the secret to treating sepsis, with a Phase II clinical trial in China successfully concluding with
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January 14, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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New research has confirmed people with ME/CFS have a consistent faulty cellular structure.
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New research confirms people with ME/CFS have a consistent faulty cellular structure - Griffith News
A faulty ion channel function is a consistent biological feature of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), providing long-awaited
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January 12, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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Did Homo sapiens and a now-extinct early human species live alongside each other on an Indonesian island more than 65,000 years ago? 
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Deep revelation: Landmark dig at Sulawesi cave could reveal overlap between extinct humans and us   - Griffith News
Could Homo sapiens and a now-extinct early human species have lived alongside each other on an Indonesian more than 65,000 years ago?
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January 9, 2026 at 1:45 AM
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What is the temperature of your bedroom at night? Maintaining a bedroom temperature of 24°C at night while sleeping reduces stress responses in older adults. news.griffith.edu.au/2026/01/08/c...
Cooler bedroom temperatures help the heart recover during sleep - Griffith News
Maintaining a bedroom temperature of 24°C at night while sleeping reduces stress responses in older adults, according to new Griffith University research.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:09 AM
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New Griffith University research in Nature Mental Health shows nature‑based therapies could help address rising global stress, anxiety and depression. Embedding guided, therapist‑supported time in nature within healthcare systems could offer a scalable, evidence‑backed treatment pathway.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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Professor Bruce Buchan is in Sweden to promotes his new book Race and the Scottish Enlightenment with co-author Linda Andersson Burnett.
December 18, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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If this is where retail security is headed, it could have unwelcome, unintended consequences for millions of Australians.
How stores fighting thieves risk putting off shoppers with disabilities and kids
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December 16, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Have you ever had COVID-19? Did you know it doesn't just affect the respiratory system, but also significantly alters the brain in people who have fully recovered from the infectious disease?
December 16, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Griffith University awarded Australian Research Council (ARC) $85m Centre of Excellence - Transforming Human Origins Research to reframe the global study of human origins led by @mdpetraglia.bsky.social
Griffith secures $85m to transform global understanding of human origins - Griffith News
Transforming Human Origins Research Centre of Excellence to reframe the study of our species globally.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Representatives from 13 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) engaged in an interactive forum to explore innovative solutions for tackling climate change. The SIDS Forum hosted by Griffith University and the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network was a tremendous success.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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The Australian Linguistic Society Conference 2025 took place on the Gold Coast last week with presentations from Griffith linguistics researchers Cliff Goddard, Sam Rarrick, Gerry Doherty and Alena Kazmaly.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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New Griffith University research reveals children from low-income groups were disproportionally disadvantaged by online testing. Children in years three and five were most affected, with numeracy showing the largest decline. news.griffith.edu.au/2025/12/05/s...
Student performance decline after shift to online NAPLAN testing - Griffith News
Children from low-income groups were disproportionally disadvantaged by online testing, according to a new report from Griffith
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December 7, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Saliva and plasma could be crucial in detecting recurrences or relapses of head and neck cancers, negating the need for a painful and invasive biopsy.
Saliva and plasma at the core of cancer detection and treatment - Griffith News
Saliva and plasma could be crucial in detecting recurrences or relapses of head and neck cancers, negating the need for a painful and invasive biopsy. The
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December 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Just updated the starter pack for our academics on Bluesky go.bsky.app/FpP35r1
December 4, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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The music industry relies on a huge, highly-skilled workforce. But it’s often undervalued.
As music festival season ramps up, artists can help shine a light on an ‘invisible’ workforce
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December 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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In an Australian-first, researchers have been able to map inflammatory pathways and genetic signatures in Australian veterans who have been diagnosed with Gulf War Illness.
Cutting-edge technology helps to further understand effects of Gulf War Illness - Griffith News
In an Australian-first, researchers have been able to map inflammatory pathways and genetic signatures in Australian veterans who have been diagnosed with
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December 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Congratulations to Professor Carolyn Mountford and her team, and the PA Hospital on their $2.5 million ACRF grant to purchase a state-of-the-art Cima.x MRI scanner.
December 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Dr Yinika Perston, from the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research, discovered a cache of 60 large Aboriginal stone “tulas”, in far West Queensland.
Rare stone tool cache tells story of trade and ingenuity - Griffith News
Archaeologist, Dr Yinika Perston About 170 years ago a large bundle of stone tools was deliberately buried close to a waterhole in the hard dirt of the
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December 2, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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Fresh from the field - we confirmed that humpback whales are nursing in Moreton Bay, Australia! 🇦🇺
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Babycams confirm Moreton Bay as nursing ground for humpback whales
On Quandamooka Sea Country (Moreton Bay), a team of multi-disciplinary scientists have captured unique footage that cements the popular bayside site's importance as a humpback whale nursing and restin...
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December 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Griffith University’s Queensland Conservatorium playing a significant role keeping woodwind instruments relevant, with some of the top teachers in the country helping students gain mastery over saxophone, flute, clarinet, oboe and bassoon. 

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December 1, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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We found a cache of rare Aboriginal artefacts, telling a story of trade and ingenuity
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We found a cache of rare Aboriginal artefacts, telling a story of trade and ingenuity
The tools reveal how Aboriginal ancestors survived and thrived in the continent’s interior more than 100 years ago.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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Griffith University is proud to celebrate inclusion in research this Disability Action Week. It's a great opportunity to recognise the HDR Disability Scholars Program which is driving inclusive research aligned with the 2025 theme: Communicate, Connect and Create.
A thriving community is driving inclusive research at Griffith   - Griffith News
A unique scholarship scheme at Griffith University is fostering a growing cohort of Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students with disability who are
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November 28, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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The world’s huge investment in AI relies on some big assumptions.
Can bigger-is-better ‘scaling laws’ keep AI improving forever? History says we can’t be too sure
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November 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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The 2025 Australian Election Study has just been released, offering new insight into political attitudes and behaviours across Australia. This landmark study was conducted by Griffith University in partnership with the Australian National University. @aunz.theconversation.com
Better policies; better leader: new study reveals why Labor won the 2025 federal election
A new study reveals the reasons behind Labor’s landslide win at the 2025 election, including short-term and long-term factors.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:05 AM