Arts Education Law
Human rights advocate inspires next generation
Dr Shahram Dana is using the lessons he learnt at the United Nations to inspire the next generation of crusading legal eagles. A deeply personal passion The senior law lecturer is a lifelong advocate of international human rights, a passion instilled at an early age. As members of the Baha’i Faith, Dr Dana’s parents fled […]
Alumni
Griffith law grads hope to reshape the profession
Two Griffith University law graduates passionate about social justice are reshaping the profession.
Alumni
Meet Australia’s Young Lawyer of the Year
Griffith alumnus Dean Clifford-Jones has been named the country's top young legal eagle.
Arts Education Law
Nine students net New Colombo Plan Scholarships
A remarkable group of Griffith University undergraduate students have been named as 2021 New Colombo Plan scholars.
Alumni
From refugee to community justice advocate
Rwandan refugee Amiel Nubaha says his studies at Griffith inspired him to draw on his incredible life experience to give back to society.
Alumni
New-look legal team to fight miscarriages of justice
Griffith University's Innocence Project has a new team of legal eagles ready to continue fighting miscarriages of justice.
Arts Education Law
Professional and support staff celebrated at VC Awards
Remarkable Griffith University staff members have been recognised at the 2020 Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Professional and Support Staff Service.
Alumni
Griffith Law grad advocating for community led solution to help refugees
Recent Law graduate Chloe Aus is making a difference in Sydney, practising as a lawyer and working with Amnesty International Australia as an Ambassador of the My New Neighbour campaign, advocating for a fairer refugee community sponsorship program. ‘I have always been interested in human rights, in fact, it was my main reason as to […]
Alumni
Alumnus leads new era of success for Coast law firm
Griffith University alumnus James Rayner is at the helm of the Property Law team at one of the Gold Coast’s longest running law firms, and is preparing to lead its next era of success. As MBA Lawyers celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2020, James’ future focus is on creating a market-leading property team through his […]
Arts Education Law
Human rights lawyer contributes to the winning Women’s World Cup bid
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 bid was assisted by an unassuming Griffith University human rights defender.
Alumni
3 days for students to get startup skills
Griffith University students built the foundations of their own entrepreneurial ventures during the 3 Day Startup workshop this month.
Arts Education Law
A bright future for vision-impaired legal eagles
Two vision-impaired law students are off to a flying start at Griffith, achieving top marks in their first trimester even in the midst of a pandemic.
Alumni
Class of 2020 graduating with a difference
Graduating Griffith students are celebrating their academic milestone virtually this year as COVID-19 mass gathering restrictions move the ceremonies online.
Academic Administration
Griffith game changers highlight the impact of COVID-19 on women around the globe
Griffith University game changers spoke at the WOW Global 24 Festival about how COVID-19 has impacted women.
Business and government
Shanghai Ranking declares Griffith Nursing and Midwifery Australia’s best and number 2 globally
Griffith has been ranked number 1 in Australia for Nursing and Midwifery, Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Law (including Criminology) in ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2020.
Criminology and law
Blockchain property investment proposal needs reboot
South Australia’s proposed bricklet property investment system could be a legal pandora’s box.
Griffith Law School
A Cultural Heritage Stitch Up in WA
Last month, mining giant Rio Tinto destroyed caves in the Juukan Gorge in Western Australia while blasting in the area as part of its mining operations. The caves contained archaeological treasures evidencing human occupation spanning some 46,000 years. As such, they represent globally significant sites far older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Egypt. But […]
Alumni
Legal eagles score spots on Best Lawyer List 2020
High flying Griffith legal eagles have scored spots on Australia’s Best Lawyers List 2020.