Griffith University – Nathan (Griffith)
Griffith University
Griffith University is one of Australia's leading comprehensive research universities and consistently ranks in the top 2% of universities worldwide.
Griffith's Nathan campus is home to more than 13,000 students and 500 academics, supporting excellence in teaching and research across science, engineering, aviation, IT and quantum technologies, health and medical sciences, environmental studies, archaeology, education, criminology, psychology, business, tourism, social sciences and the humanities.
Griffith's Nathan campus features world-class facilities, including leading research institutes, advanced VR and experiential learning spaces, Australia's first solar-and hydrogen-powered teaching and research building, and a state-of-the-art Engineering, Technology and Aviation facility.
Griffith's interdisciplinary research addresses major scientific and societal challenges, delivering meaningful social, health, environmental and economic impact.
- Website
- https://www.griffith.edu.au/about-griffith/campuses-facilities/nathan
- Organisation type
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- University Research Centre
- University Research Institute
- Number of research staff
- 700 plus research staff
- Address
- Nathan campus Griffith University, 170 Kessels Road, Nathan QLD 4111
Strengths and capabilities
- Energy storage and conversion materials
- Quantum computing, information security and precision measurement
- Optical and trapped ion techniques
- Attosecond light pulse generation and dynamics
- Biodiversity conservation, climate change and ecosystem carbon futures
- Machine learning, data analytics, and cybersecurity
- Computer vision and signal processing
- Water, waste, energy and food resilience planning
- Child and youth mental health, suicide prevention, parenting and wellbeing
- Indigenous equity, diversity and inclusion
- Crime reduction, justice transformation
- Teacher education, autism, neurodiversity, and equitable learning environments
- Human evolution research
- Humanities, social science and cultural research
- Asia and the Pacific interdisciplinary research
Facilities and major equipment
- Quantum Optics and Information, and Ion-trap Quantum Computing Laboratories
- Raman Spectroscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, and Mass Spectrometry Facilities
- Advanced Characterisation Facility
- Molecular Ecology, and Microbiology Laboratories
- Sediment Tracing, Coral Reef Algae Ecology, and Table Isotope Laboratories
- Ancient DNA Facility, and Palaeontology
- Zooarchaeology Laboratory
- Electron Spin Resonance and Optically Stimulated Luminescence Dating Laboratory
- Compounds Australia
- NatureBank
- Griffith Centre for Mental Health Evidence-based Practice Hub
- Griffith Criminology Institute Social Analytics Laboratory
- Eco Centre and Toohey Forest Environmental Education Centre
- Six-star, green-rated Sir Samuel Griffith Centre driven by solar power and hydrogen energy
- Griffith Nathan Trading Room
- Technical Annex and PsiQuantum
- Test and Validation
Lead researchers
Achievements of the centre
- Advancing microfluidics towards innovative, real-world devices
- Improving water quality of the Great Barrier Reef
- Building trust in authority through procedural justice
- World’s oldest cave paintings
- Improving farm production and disease prevention with artificial intelligence
Key science sectors
More information about the sectors this centre is involved in:
- Biotechnology
- Defence, aviation and space
- Digital economy
- Energy
- Engineering
- Environment and nature
- Food and agriculture
- Health and medical
- Quantum and advanced technologies
- Social sciences
- Transport
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