星空体育

Skip to main content

Research Development

Supporting our staff to undertake research is a key pillar of . With the aim of building research capacity and establishing a sustainable research culture, 星空体育 provides research development support to our research community. The Research Development team provides support, training and initiatives to support this strategic objective, in collaboration with our partner organisations. 

Biostatistics Support

Our Biostatisticians can assist 星空体育 staff in their research from conception to completion. View the Biostatistics Service page for further information.

Good Clinical Practice Training

星空体育 offers in house tailored Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training for all staff involved in clinical research. The interactive training is offered as an introductory and refresher course and gives participants understanding of GCP, what being GCP qualified means, and investigator responsibilities and aims to promote compliance with guidelines for research governance, including applicable regulatory compliance. Staff can register via . 

Writing a research protocol (online short course)

The Writing a Research Protocol microcredential is an online course that will guide you through crafting a high-quality health research protocol. You will learn how to formulate impactful research questions, choose appropriate research study designs, and create and write a detailed and ethical research study protocol.

星空体育 staff can arrange access to the course free of charge by e-mailing A/Prof Mark Jones ([email protected]).

To supplement the online course, you have the option to join a 4-month learning cohort, where you will be able to join fortnightly Q and A sessions on TEAMS that will begin with a 10-15 minute “mini lecture” on a specific topic. If there is sufficient interest, we will also run a 2-hour face-to-face introduction session that will introduce the course but also describe where research support is available locally, covering research design, finance, library, ethics and SSA. 

Click for more information or contact [email protected]

Research Expertise Directory

The Research Expertise Directory (RED) is a research information management system designed to showcase 星空体育's world-class researchers. View our experts, with . 

Griffith University Academic Title Holders

Research education and development opportunities at Griffith University can be made available to 星空体育 medical and health professionals who hold academic titles. The benefits and requirements for academic title status are available and . The available training and resources are detailed .

Interested in a Research Higher Degree while working?

With a growing interest in industry-based PhDs, the Australian Government has launched a . This program provides options for people to complete PhDs while continuing their employment. Staff interested in completing a Research Higher Degree (Masters by Research or PhD), through the National Industry PhD Program or otherwise, may find our partner universities a good place to start. Links are provided below, but potential candidates are encouraged to contact universities to discuss individual cases.

Griffith University 
A site dedicated to PhD-Industry partnerships is provided and options for the National Industry PhD Program can be found . 

Bond University
For further information on enrolling in a Research Higher Degree please see . Information on scholarships is available . Specific enquires can be made by contacting the HDR Unit on email: [email protected]

Southern Cross University
For further information on enrolling in a Research Higher Degree please see . Information on scholarships is available .
 

Evidence-Based Practice Professorial Unit

The is a joint initiative between Bond University and the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Services. The integration of best evidence into routine clinical care is essential to improving patient outcomes and ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of health services. The aim of the EBBPU is to educate, facilitate and inspire healthcare workers to become active users, participators and leaders in research and evidence-based practice. Services EBPPU provide: 

EBBPU Training and education
  • Evidence-based practice (EBP) workshops customised to your clinical area. 
  • Interactive plenary and skill session in evidence-based practice. 
  • Stimulating and engaging workshops:
    • study design and protocol writing;
    • writing for publication;
    • evidence-based practice; and 
    • understanding and conducting systematic reviews. 
  • Please find more information about upcoming EBPPU workshops .
EBBPU Consulting Services
Building research capacity following EBP training
  • Research mentoring and partnership
  • Enhancing research activity and productivity
  • Assisting the implementation of high-quality research into practice
  • Building a sustainable culture of evidence-based practice

Our areas of research relate to:

  • Minimising low value care, by:
    • Reducing overdiagnosis and overtreatment
    • Identifying and minimising use of low value services
    • Encouraging evidence-based clinical decision making
  • Facilitating clinical decision making, by:
    • Evaluating clinical decision aids
    • Encouraging shared decision-making
    • Implementing decision tools into regular workflow and clinical service
  • Minimising antibiotic resistance, by:
    • Generating knowledge on the benefits and harms of antibiotics
    • Facilitating the adaption of effective interventions for antibiotic prescribing

Last updated 21 Feb 2025