Griffith Sciences is one of four academic Groups within Griffith University. We provide a setting of international standard for the pursuit of learning, teaching, research and professional practice. Our researchers are internationally recognised and cover a diverse array of disciplines and have access to some of Australia’s most technically advanced research facilities. The Group hosts a student body in excess of 7,000 across three campuses with representation from 135 countries. Griffith Sciences employs over 400 academic staff and more than 200 professional staff and has a total annual budget of over $140 million. THE INSTITUTE The Australian Rivers Institute (ARI) based at Griffith University in Brisbane, Queensland is a world leader in the study of catchment, river and coastal