Griffith Sports College
Griffith University and Queensland Thunder team up to make a splash
The Queensland Thunder water polo team is set to make a splash ahead of the 2023 season, sporting a dash of red as Griffith University becomes its newest sponsor. Griffith Director of Sports Engagement Duncan Free OAM said the sponsorship agreement will provide added benefits to the women’s and men’s teams. “The partnership will allow […]
Griffith Sports College
Sports night of nights for Griffith elite at Blues Awards
The water sports dominated the Griffith University Sports Blues Awards with swimming champion Zac Stubblety-Cook and world champion paddler Jess Fox jointly taking out the Most Outstanding Sporting Achievement of 2022 award.
Griffith Health
Jillaroos to set up camp at Griffith ahead of World Cup
The Australian Women’s National Rugby League team will set up camp at Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus from today as the team prepares for the World Cup in November.
2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games
Griffith’s Gold Coast campus to host key talks on paralympic sport
Focusing on the sustainability of ParaSport within the Pacific region and developing the skills of para-athletes will be a key focus of the Oceania Olympic and Paralympic Network being hosted at Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus from 17-19 September. The three-day strategic workshop will see key stakeholders come together including the Vice President and Board […]
Alumni
Griffith to make a splash at short course championships
A mini army of swimmers from Griffith University will descend upon Melbourne in December for the 2022 World Short Course Championships.
2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games
A Commonwealth Games medals bonanza for Griffith
Griffith University would have placed fifth just behind India and in front of New Zealand if it competed as country after its athletes won 48 medals in total at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games
Emma McKeon crowned Queen of the Commonwealth Games
Griffith University alumnus Emma McKeon has entered the history books becoming the most successful Commonwealth Games athlete of all time.
Corporate
Brisbane kicks off countdown to Olympics 2032
Brisbane is in the grip of Olympic fever as the 10-year countdown to the 2032 Games officially kicks off.
Alumni
Record Games representation for Birmingham
Griffith is sending a 'mini army' of athletes to the 2022 Commonwealth Para-sport Games with more than 50 current students and alumni making up team red in Birmingham.
Corporate
Griffith focused on Brisbane 2032 with new appointment
Griffith Sport Management senior lecturer Dr Caroline Riot will spearhead the University’s engagement strategy leading up to Brisbane 2032.
Alumni
Griffith swimmers flood the World champs and Commonwealth Games squads
Incredible performances at the 2022 Australian Swimming Championships have secured places for 18 Griffith student athletes and Griffith swim team members on the Commonwealth Games team.
Alumni
Student athletes chasing winter medals in Beijing
All three Griffith athletes competing in the Winter Olympics in Beijing have completed or are currently studying the same degree, a Bachelor of Communication.
Alumni
Swimmers lead Griffith’s 2022 Australia Day Honorees
Three Gold medal winning Olympic swimmers are among a raft of Griffith University connections awarded 2022 Australia Day honours.
Business and government
Sporting excellence recognised at 2021 Blues Awards
Emma McKeon was named Overall Athlete of the Year at Griffith University’s Blues Awards for Sporting Excellence while Zac Stubblety-Cook was awarded Academic Athlete of the Year.
Corporate
Toohey Trail Run back bigger and better in 2021
More than 800 people took part in the annual event hosted by Griffith Sport, following a COVID-enforced hiatus in 2020.
Alumni
Proactive para alumnus takes his second shot at life
Griffith University industrial design graduate and Paralympian Matt McShane has combined his qualifications with lived experience to forge a path building custom wheelchairs and mobility products.
Disability
Curtis McGrath flies high after successful Tokyo campaign
Following a winning Paralympic campaign, with two Gold medals in the Canoe-sprint, defence veteran and Griffith Aviation student Curtis McGrath says it feels pretty good to be home.
Arts Education Law
Our Paralympic athletes provide moments to celebrate
Griffith University’s Paralympic athletes have brought home 10 medals, including six Gold, after a golden final weekend in Tokyo.