Vice Chancellor reappointed for a further term

Griffith Vice Chancellor and President Professor Carolyn Evans.
Corporate
Published
Griffith University has announced Professor Carolyn Evans is extending her tenure as Vice Chancellor and President for a further five years. Professor Evans, who assumed the role in February 2019, agreed to continue in the position until 2029. Griffith Chancellor The Hon Andrew Fraser said the University Council is excited by the reappointment particularly as […]

Education leader acknowledged in Australia Day Honours

Debra Henly
Alumni
Published
A former Deputy Vice Chancellor, scientist and leading educator is one of several members of the Griffith University community acknowledged in the 2023 Australia Day Honours. Professor Emeritus Debra Henly received a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) award for significant service to education administration and science. A Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, 2016-2019) and […]

GRIDD receives funding to develop drugs to treat schizophrenia

Professor Alan Mackay-Sim
Griffith Health
Published
Paving the way for personalised medicine, Griffith University researchers will use stem cells from nasal biopsies of people with schizophrenia to discover potential new therapies for this debilitating disease. Schizophrenia is a life-long condition first diagnosed in early adulthood, costing the Australian government about $1.44 billion and the general community $2.25 billion annually. The few […]