Corporate

Scholarship turns struggle into realising potential

The call is out for donations to give students in need a helping hand through Griffith’s Annual Appeal to support the Brighter Futures Scholarship Program. The program is an important initiative which helps fund scholarships for students in need, like Jade Eaves. Jade is the walking embodiment of how a scholarship can help a student […]
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Arts Education Law

Multi-million-dollar donation to transform lives of incarcerated women and families

Mothers in the corrections system will benefit from a Griffith University led pilot project designed to support their wellbeing and social inclusion, thanks to a multi-million-dollar donation. Griffith University’s Professor Susan Dennison, Griffith Criminology Institute and School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, welcomed the generous contribution from the Paul Ramsay Foundation. “Mothers in prison are […]
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Alumni

Scholarship supports Indigenous women in the law

Alicia Smyth is the first recipient of a new scholarship that will provide opportunities for female Indigenous law students.
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Alumni

New scholarship to support students with disabilities

Students with disabilities are set to be supported through a new scholarship started by a Griffith Business School alumnus.
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Giving

A commitment to lifelong learning

Richard Gallaher is a proud Indigenous Australian and is passionate about creating a brighter future for all. Richard is the first in his family to attend University, and seeking an education has empowered him to help pave the way for future generations, having witnessed the injustices of many communities.  Currently in the final year of his Master of International […]
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Giving

It’s never too late to pursue your passion

Fiona Wright took the plunge to commence University as a mature age student, in pursuit of a career to improve the public health and nutrition gap among Indigenous communities.  Completing a Bachelor of Public Health Promotion and Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion (2020), Fiona now works full time in Griffith’s First People’s Health Unit, supporting health students on their educational journey.  “My study at Griffith set […]
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Giving

Community Bank Bursary helping students reach their educational goals

Griffith University has partnered with Paradise Point Community Bank (Bendigo Bank) Bursary to award eligible students with a financial helping hand. Several students at Griffith University have received a helping hand to complete their studies thanks to the Paradise Point Community Bank (Bendigo Bank) Bursary. The Bursary, worth up to $1000 per student is awarded […]
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Alumni

Griffith alumni gather to exchange ideas in Canberra

Griffith University alumni based in Canberra recently enjoyed networking with other graduates at the National Portrait Gallery.
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Giving

Composition award leads to ‘Misadventure on a Childhood Tune’

Queensland Conservatorium students have been given the opportunity to have work commissioned as part of the Silver Harris and Jeff Peck Composition Award. The annual award is offered to a potential graduand from Bachelor of Music, Master of Music Studies or student majoring in Composition, for exceptional skill and promise in composition. The most recent […]
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Alumni

Generational giving allows Griffith students to prosper

A family passion for rowing and a commitment to supporting community has seen the Bitzios family actively involved with Griffith University for generations.
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Arts Education Law

Remarkable Ron Clarke Griffith Futures scholars revealed

Two stellar up-and-coming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sport stars at Griffith have been named the first ever recipients of Ron Clarke Griffith Futures Scholarship.
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Giving

Fuel reduction burning effective for small targeted areas, but…

Prescribed burning can reduce house loss during bushfires so long as it is targeted close to houses.
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Alumni

Magnificent Seven: our inaugural Griffith Sporting Hall of Fame inductees

Griffith University has inducted its first group of graduates into its Sporting Hall of Fame, recognising the achievements of some of Australia's elite sporting names from the past 30 years.
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Alumni

Philanthropist receives Honorary Doctorate from Griffith 

Philanthropist and business leader Warren von Bibra has been bestowed the title Doctor of the University (DUniv).
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Disability and Rehabilitation

Paralysis treatment closer after donation funds Australian-first research trial

An Australian-first rehabilitation trial considered the next crucial step in treating paralysis will proceed after a record donation from the country’s leading spinal injury research foundation.
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Giving

Midwifery scholarship allows dedicated students to balance family and study

It takes a special kind of person to enrol to study as a midwife. They need to be caring and compassionate, knowledgeable and supportive and most importantly, dedicated to working around the clock to be available for the women they care for as they become mothers. They give up their own family time, to support […]
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Alumni

Incredible Griffith alumni recognised at 2020 Outstanding Alumni Awards

Sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapist, Adjunct Assistant Professor Nick Marshall, has been named Griffith’s Outstanding Alumnus for 2020, the University’s highest alumni honour.
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Alumni

Griffith congratulates philanthropy award winners

One of Griffith’s biggest supporters in the field of spinal cord injury research and a Griffith Sciences alumnus have been recognised at the Queensland Community Foundation Philanthropy awards.
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