New book: Early Career Research Pathways
Launching in November 2025, Early Career Research Pathways shares advice on managing seven tensions faced by new doctoral graduates. The book, edited by Cairns Institute Adjunct Susan Gasson, is based...

Her recent accomplishments include successfully managing a cross-institutional research project funded by a Department of Defence Strategic Policy Grant. Working alongside researchers from Griffith University, Australian National University, and The United States Studies Centre at The University of Sydney, Aliyah ensured the project's success and delivered outstanding outcomes.
Aliyah's strong background in communications and engagement within the tertiary sector comes from her prior roles as an International Marketing Officer and Events Officer at Griffith University. Her academic qualifications in Business (Marketing) and Psychology, along with formal post-graduate training at QUT (Queensland University of Technology) in project management, further enhance her capabilities.
Passionate about building meaningful relationships and engaging with diverse communities, Aliyah is deeply interested in cultures, history, traditions, social change, and human agency.
As Research Services Manager, Aliyah's primary focus at The Cairns Institute is to identify and pursue strategic business development opportunities while ensuring long-term research objectives are met. She aims to foster strong working relationships with stakeholders to expand partnership and consultancy prospects. Additionally, Aliyah is adept at handling research contract-related matters and providing solutions when needed.
Launching in November 2025, Early Career Research Pathways shares advice on managing seven tensions faced by new doctoral graduates. The book, edited by Cairns Institute Adjunct Susan Gasson, is based...
Drought and climate variability continue to challenge Northern Australia, but the scholarship program is helping to equip future researchers with the tools to respond. The TNQ Drought Hub Honours Scho...
At the recent Social Science Community for the GBR’s symposium “REEFLECTIONS” in Townsville, the workshop was presented by The Cairns Institute’s D/Prof Stewart Lockie, Dr Rana...
The Developing Northern Australia Conference in Cairns provided an opportunity to show case some of the Tropical North Queensland Drought Hub's Sustainable Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...
Long term colleague of the Development in the Tropics Team, Dr John Coyne is co author of recent report that frames Northern Australia as a developing economy within a developed nation.The A...
On Friday 8 August, six inspiring alumni, working across law, government, conservation, and medicine, were awarded for their outstanding contributions to their fields in a ceremony held at t...
The 2025 Developing Northern Australia Conference (DNAC) took place from the 22-24 July in Cairns, bringing together over 500 delegates from across the north, the rest of Australia and the&n...
FNQ Connect, located within The Cairns Institute, has welcomed a new director to guide the now fully-staffed backbone team ahead of its cross-sector leadership table in August. The initiative, inspire...
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