August 2018

Discovering ways to increase safety in disaster-prone areas

The following story is from our publication Taking the lead: 40 stories of impact. Renowned glaciologist and 2007 Menzies Foundation engineering scholar Adrian McCallum is taking a military approach to aiding disaster-prone environments, launching a three-pronged attack to assist in the safeguarding and reconstruction of avalanche-and earthquake-affected regions. Through his research, Dr McCallum, who served

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Allied Health Research Professor appointed

Michel Coppieters has been appointed as the Menzies Foundation Professor of Allied Health Research at the Menzies Health Institute Queensland. Professor Coppieters is a physiotherapist with a focus on treatment of neurogenic disorders. He has a special interest improving musculoskeletal health and reducing persistent pain. Griffith University spoke with Professor Coppieters about his new role and you can

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Natasha is driven by a profound passion for both creativity and analytics, a synergy that fosters authentic storytelling in the digital realm with both innovation and integrity. 

Throughout her career, she has consistently integrated the overarching marketing and communications narrative with the emotional connections of audiences. She is currently pursuing a Certificate in Society and the Individual from Flinders University, furthering her exploration of human behaviour and the critical importance of connectedness between organisations, individuals, and communities.