Since 1975, Griffith University has been proudly doing things differently. With more than 55,000 students, its community spans five campuses across South East Queensland, Australia. Ranking in the top 2% of university’s worldwide, Griffith’s teaching and research is focused on addressing the most important social and environmental issues of our time.
A lot of how we experience art comes down to reading between the lines. But is it okay to just bring your own meaning to the table, or is understanding the artist and other perspectives important?
Animals with long lifespans tend to reproduce extremely slowly.
Els Vermeulen
These marine mammals are still feeling the effects of whaling. For most species, it may be another 100 years before there are enough old whales for scientists to confirm their lifespans.
Your perfect summer read might be a paperback romance or crime book, a fat biography, or that classic you always meant to read. Our avid readers picked a wide range of books.
There’s a broader push to limit the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) when dealing with sexual harassment cases. Any reforms should centre on giving victim-survivors greater agency.
Tourism emissions have been increasing at twice the rate of the global economy. That will double over the next 20 years, far outpacing technological solutions. New tourism policies will be needed.
The average cost of personalised financial advice is way above what most Australians are willing to pay. Could new options to access advice through super reach those left behind?
We’ve invited writers, from fields as diverse as wildlife ecology, politics and literature, to nominate their best books of 2024. And this year, the Books & Ideas team share their own picks, too.
The average price of a ransom is A$560,000. Saving a life through strategic philanthropy? $A6,000. Journalist Jenny Kleeman investigates the many ways decision-makers put a price on the priceless.
Retailers leverage our ‘fear of missing out’ to encourage us to buy more. As a shopper, it’s important to design a strategy that serves your own best interests.
By integrating digital literacy into the education system from the preschool years, Finland shows how to keep young people safe online without resorting to a ban.
Principles could centre on helping members manage their money in retirement, ensuring fairness across the system, and requiring funds to maintain an active duty of care to members.