Diabetes and obesity medication may lower the risk of worsening mental health

Medication typically used to manage diabetes or obesity may help reduce the risk of worsening depression, anxiety and self-harm, new Griffith University research has shown.

Tackling the threat of antimicrobial resistance

La Trobe scientists have made a pivotal discovery in the fight against dangerous drug-resistant bacteria, as the University launches a major research initiative focussed on new ways to target antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Bringing campus spaces to life: CDU joins Darwin Street Art Festival for first time

Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Casuarina campus will become part of the Darwin Street Art Festival for the first time, with three artists transforming campus spaces through new public murals. 

From topping charts to tipping caps: Cellist reaches graduation crescendo

In the first year of his PhD, Anthony Albrecht didn't expect to be producing an album that would beat global superstar Taylor Swift on the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) charts.

New project to study how things are heating up in the agriculture industry

As Australia's agricultural sector tries to navigate more frequent and intense heatwaves, a new project by Charles Darwin University (CDU) aims to better understand the impact of the climate extreme on this essential industry.

Forestry plan sets direction for local jobs and long-term careers

The month of May marks the approaching end of the fiscal year for many businesses and a rush to find receipts and finalise financials, but for one Tiwi Islands organisation, the focus is firmly on planting for the future.

Intrepid tails – fluke photos confirm humpback whales mount 14,000km ocean crossing to breeding grounds

An international team of scientists has documented, for the first time, humpback whales travelling between breeding grounds in eastern Australia and Brazil, crossing more than 14,000 kilometres of open ocean. 

Connection is key, says student success mentor and Brisbane Striker fullback

The Buranga Centre is a place to meet, study and connect alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, Elders, staff and community.

Two new tools to measure attitude towards cosmetic procedures

As non-surgical cosmetic procedures grow in popularity, accessibility and affordability, new Griffith University research has created two new measures to assess people’s attitudes and motivations towards cosmetic procedures.

No refrigeration needed for killer disease vaccine

Malaria is a deadly disease killing more than half a million people every year, but a new vaccine is showing promise as it not only offers long-lasting strong protection but also inhibits transmission of malaria by mosquitos.

Healthy masculinity through creative expression

The process of creating art can have huge benefits for individuals and communities. 

Can plasma help cut flowers last longer? Experiment puts blooms to the test

From long‑distance transport to chemical preservatives, most cut flowers come with a hidden environmental cost – something a new Griffith University experiment aims to rethink.