10 Reduced Inequalities

Citi Foundation, Griffith Asia Institute, ADBI and MSC launch new study to support bridging the digital divide in developing nations

Citi Foundation and the Griffith Asia Institute (GAI), have announced a partnership with the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) and MSC (MicroSave Consulting) to conduct a major study in Indonesia and Bangladesh to gain a deeper understanding of how the digital divide impacts those at the base of the economic pyramid (BoEP) and to identify […]
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Griffith Asia Institute

Griffith helps Vietnamese dragon fruit growers and traders build capacity to export to Australia

Griffith University has been helping farmers and co-operatives in Binh Thuan Province train for export expansion to Australia. The province has historically concentrated on the export and distribution of dragon fruit across South-East Asia, but key stakeholders are now looking to expand to wholesalers and supermarkets in Melbourne, Australia. Associate Professor Robin E Roberts, from […]
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Academic Administration

Griffith MBA Champion of Values-led Education

Griffith University wins first place overall in Corporate Knights 2022 Better World MBA Ranking for third consecutive year, ranking above the most distinguished programs in the world.
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Business and government

Griffith University and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia partner to combat financial crime

A new academy focused on tackling financial crime will be formed under a partnership agreement between Griffith University and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA). Building on CBA’s existing capability to combat financial crime and Griffith University’s considerable expertise in business and accounting structures, criminology and cyber security technologies, the Academy will offer financial crime […]
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Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics

Griffith Asia Institute supports APEC policy dialogue on the role of central bank digital currencies in financial Inclusion

The term ‘central bank digital currency’ or CBDC is an over-arching phrase currently used to describe a wide variety of potential future digital currencies. A unifying definition of a CBDC is not straightforward because it can be designed to deliver multiple functions and purposes. The potential implementation of a CBDC is currently being explored, to […]
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Alumni

Griffith alumni take their seats in new ALP Government

Growing up in Logan, newly appointed Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers said he only had a ‘vague’ idea about what he wanted to do with his life when he decided to study at Griffith.
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Department of Business Strategy and Innovation

Griffith welcomes Ambassador of Uruguay to discuss intergenerational practice

Griffith University was delighted to host Her Excellency the Ambassador of Uruguay, Dianela Pi at their Nathan campus on Tuesday 24 May.  Griffith University was represented by Professor Peter Binks, Vice President of Engagement, Professor Fabrizio Carmignani, Pro Vice Chancellor of Griffith Business School, and the Dean of Engagement GBS, Professor Ruth McPhail, along with […]
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Griffith Asia Institute

Griffith signs MOU with ADBI to progress inclusive growth and development programs

The Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) and Griffith University’s Griffith Asia Institute (GAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate on economic development research and capacity building in Asia and the Pacific. Each institution brings a depth of expertise and regional networks which will be leveraged to enhance outcomes across a variety of […]
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Business and government

Centre for Applied Energy Economics and Policy Research launch

Griffith Business School is excited to announce the establishment of the Centre for Applied Energy Economics and Policy Research (CAEEPR).  Vice Chancellor and President Professor Carolyn Evans conducted the official launch of the Centre on Wednesday,10 November with Professor Paul Simshauser AM, member of the GBS Strategic Advisory Board and Griffith Professor of Economics, who provided an overview of CAEEPR objectives, goals and […]
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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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Business and government

The next generation of Asia-Pacific capable students

The Griffith Asia Business Internships Program or 'GABI', started in early November, with 40 students kickstarting careers and establishing professional networks in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Business and government

Student leaders project sparks joy in the community

Student leaders from Griffith Business School have sparked joy with deliveries of care packages for members of the Brisbane community suffering from alzheimers and dementia.
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Business and government

Grant ensures free Griffith Tax Clinic continues

Griffith University has been awarded $100,000 to continue a popular free community tax service in time for the end of the 2020-21 Financial Year.
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Alumni

Griffith Olympians chart course for MBA success

Olympians Jess Fox and Alyce Wood have a thing or two in common. Both Griffith students are Tokyo-bound, destined to represent Australia at events on the water.
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Alumni

Griffith alumni inspire young girls to dream big

A social enterprise collaboration between Griffith alumni is breaking down gender stereotypes in early childhood.
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Alumni

Afterpay acquires Griffith graduate’s burgeoning business

Australian financial tech behemoth Afterpay has marked its expansion into Asia with the acquisition of a company founded by Griffith graduate Jamie Camidge.
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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.
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Business and government

Professor Caitlin Byrne named AIIA Fellow

Griffith Asia Institute Director Professor Caitlin Byrne has been selected as a Fellow of the Australian Institute of International Affairs for 2020.
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