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Discovering the Power of Transdisciplinary Research: A Personal Journey
September 2024 | In this AAG - SECG blog post, discover insights from the frontlines of transdisciplinary research. Our Senior Research Assistant, Mehak Oberai shares her personal experiences and key takeaways.
Research Australia's Inspire magazine: Climate Change Edition
April 2024 | Our researchers, Mehak Oberai and Shannon Rutherford have published an article in the 31st issue of Research Australia's Inspire: Climate Change Edition magazine. The article discusses advancing heat-health warning systems for enhanced protection and resilience through a trans-disciplinary research approach.
Sweltering Cities panel warns Brisbane heatwaves will worsen
February 2024 | Brisbane faces a critical challenge as heatwaves worsen due to poor urban design. Shannon Rutherford underscores the urgency, highlighting extreme heat’s deadly toll, especially on vulnerable populations.
Likelihood of more ambulance callouts as heatwave conditions
January 2024 | In this post by the Griffith news media, Mehak Oberai, Aaron Bach and Shannon Rutherford discuss their latest publication in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health.
Increased heat: What does it mean for older Australians?
October 2023 | Members of the Ethos research team at Griffith University discuss the effect of increased heat on older Australians in 2023 October Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) blog.
Striking before it’s El Nino hot: raising awareness of older
August 2023 | The Ethos team published a piece on the Intouch Public Health blog about raising awareness of the coming heat this summer.
5 reasons to check on elderly neighbours during a heatwave
January 2023 | In a published conversation piece, Shannon Rutherford and Sarah Cunningham have given some tips for staying cool in this warmer weather and why it's important to look after our vulnerable neighbours .