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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 02/10/2026

The vivid work of Queensland College of Art and Design's Head of Sculpture, artist Justene Williams, will be on display at QAGOMA in a new survey exhibition opening 3 Oct 2026.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 28/09/2026

Hosted by P+ERL with Australian Age of Dinosaurs and Opera Queensland, the EcoArts BioBlitz united scientists, artists, community and visitors to explore the remarkable biodiversity of Winton’s iconic Jump-Up mesa.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 16/09/2026

Congratulations to Griffith alumna Elena Katahanas, who has been awarded a 2026 Churchill Fellowship. Studying international models in the United Kingdom, Norway and Switzerland bringing knowledge back to explore new, accessible pathways for conductor development in Australia.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 14/08/2026

Congratulations to Dr Grant Hansman on his $30,000 Innovation and Education grant under the Queensland Biosecurity Boost Grants program to develop cutting-edge molecular tools to strengthen the fight against red important fire ants.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 07/08/2026

Fish Lane has a new artwork thanks to second year QCAD student Hannah Coughlin.

A colourful abstract mural featuring floral and foliage shapes on a pink background, displayed on a red brick wall behind a tree.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 03/08/2026

Griffith athletes delivered gold and glory at #Glasgow 2026 #CommonwealthGames winning 21 gold, 6 silver and 12 bronze medals. Their incredible haul would place Griffith 4th on the medal tally if it were a competing nation! news.griffith.edu.au/2026/08/03/g...

Swimmers Shayna Jack and Meg Harris celebrate.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 30/07/2026

Griffith alumni, jazz pianist and composer, Will Ellerton, has received a prestigious Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship to study Jazz at the Royal Academy of Music in London.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 29/07/2026

Griffith University's Dr Maria Fernanda Adame and the Wetlands Team have been nominated in the 2026 Australian Museum @eurekaprizes.bsky.social for Sustainability Research!

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 11/07/2026

Congratulations to the Griffith University team who will strengthen cultural understanding through community-based media with their Centre for Australia-India Relations Maitri Grant.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 10/07/2026

World-class water polo at Griffith! The ORD Minnett Aussie Sharks and Japan Men’s National Water Polo Team are training at our High Performance Hub, with the Sharks fine-tuning preparations for the 2026 World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup Finals in Sydney.

A group of athletes and staff pose in a gym, wearing sportswear. They smile energetically, surrounded by exercise equipment, conveying teamwork and camaraderie.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 10/07/2026

As part of the Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival, Griffith Film School students have been producing The Reel, a daily 25-minute festival program distributed on CTV+ capturing the people, stories and screen culture of Winton.

Two individuals in costumes sit on a bench in discussion from a scene from The Reel

Behind the scenes from the production of The Reel. Two people are sitting on a bench in the scene and three people are working behind-the-scene.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 08/07/2026

Griffith Uni program to increase participation of girls and women in STEM bolstered with $1.9 million funding from Australian Government.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 15/06/2026

GriffithUni Doctoral Candidate Anna Gero will embark on a two-year collaboration with Habitat for Humanity Australia to understand how NGOs know if their programs make a difference for climate change adaptation.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 06/06/2026

GriffithUni research into crayfish, lizards and lampreys has been funded under DETSI's Protecting Queensland's Threatened Species Applied Research Grant Program.

David Moffatt and Dr Luke Carpenter-Bundhoo take measurements of Australian brook lamprey. They look focused and are sitting in front of a bush background.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 05/06/2026

Congratulations Griffith Business School alumnus Leon Mojarrabi, whose health-tech startup Gutgutgoose was accepted into the globally renowned accelerator Y Combinator, securing US$500,000 in seed funding to propel the venture forward.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 25/05/2026

Griffith University has joined Welcoming Universities, strengthening our long‑standing commitment to inclusion and belonging. This partnership supports our work to create a safe, equitable and welcoming environment for all students and staff.

A group of students sits and chats cheerfully outside Griffith University, with a modern building and blue sky in the background. The scene is lively and social.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 25/04/2026

Griffith University alumna and Sydney 2000 gold medallist Naomi McCarthy is now director of Griffith's Sports College — helping build the systems and pathways that supported 24 Olympic medals at Paris 2024, including a world-first recognition of Olympians through academic credit.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 22/04/2026

Join our passionate EcoAmbassadors for a guided EcoTour through Toohey Forest. Connect with nature as you explore this unique ecosystem, discover fascinating local history, learn about the native flora and - if you're lucky, spot some of our local wildlife along the way🌿🐨

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 20/04/2026

GriffithUni partnership with City of Gold Coast & Surfline Coastal Intelligence is analysing data from 24/7 smart cameras to better understand surf usage and quality at point breaks in the Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve.

A person in a red "Research" jacket and patterned shorts works with equipment on a jet ski near the shore. The sky is partly cloudy, and a cityscape is visible.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 20/03/2026

Congratulations to GriffithUni Forensic Chemistry PhD Candidate Scarlet Hopkins, who was named a 2026 CAS Future Leader among 31 recipients - and the only Australian student selected in this year's offering.

PhD Candidate Scarlet Hopkins smiles with long brown hair and clear glasses. She wears a black top and a silver necklace, standing against a wall with red and grey geometric patterns.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 18/03/2026

Griffith Uni climate adaptation expert A/Prof Johanna Nalau awarded Highly Commended in the Queensland Office of the Inspector-General of Emergency Management (IGEM) Excellence in Disaster Management - Research awards.

Johanna Nalau and a man stand indoors, smiling, as they hold a framed certificate together. The room has a large window with plants visible outside.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 12/03/2026

Griffith University's Professor Andy Bennett (School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science), who has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in the UK.

Portrait of Andy Bennett smiling against a blurred green background. The setting suggests an outdoor, relaxed mood.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 04/03/2026

Griffith alumni win at The 2025 Matilda Awards. Louise Bezzina received the Gold Matilda, in recognition of her outstanding leadership and long-standing impact across QLD performing arts and Daniel Evans was honoured with the Best Direction award for his work on A Few Good Men.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 03/03/2026

In a first, GriffithUni researchers develop prototype AI-powered camera incorporated into an intelligent road sign to detect a koala crossing a busy road in real-time 🐨 news.griffith.edu.au/2026/03/03/a...

An intelligent road sign incorporated with a prototype AI-powered camera.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 16/02/2026

Congratulations to Queensland Conservatorium student Rio Kawaguchi, who has been named a 2026 Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellow.

Rio Kawaguchi is smiling in a blue dress, standing outdoors holding a double bass. Background features South Bank Parklands with greenery and a Ferris wheel, creating a serene, joyful atmosphere.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 29/01/2026

Griffith QCAD graduate Matte Dixon is one of just ten students shortlisted in the prestigious 2026 Sony World Photography Awards.

Black and white portrait of Matte Dixon in a t-shirt in front of a black backdrop.

Matte Dixon developing photographs in a dark room with red lighting.

Thirteen photographs hanging on a line above a sink while they develop.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 28/01/2026

New study co-led by Griffith Uni highlights early humans in China were far more inventive and adaptable than previously believed. news.griffith.edu.au/2026/01/28/d...

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 08/01/2026

New Griffith University research in Nature Mental Health shows nature‑based therapies could help address rising global stress, anxiety and depression. Embedding guided, therapist‑supported time in nature within healthcare systems could offer a scalable, evidence‑backed treatment pathway.

Person walking barefoot on a tree log in a forest.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 18/12/2025

Professor Bruce Buchan is in Sweden to promotes his new book Race and the Scottish Enlightenment with co-author Linda Andersson Burnett.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 16/12/2025

Have you ever had COVID-19? Did you know it doesn't just affect the respiratory system, but also significantly alters the brain in people who have fully recovered from the infectious disease?

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 08/12/2025

Representatives from 13 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) engaged in an interactive forum to explore innovative solutions for tackling climate change. The SIDS Forum hosted by Griffith University and the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network was a tremendous success.

A man smiles and holds the microphone during the conference. He is wearing a button up shirt and has dark rimmed glasses. Behind him a woman is holding up her hands and cheering as she holds up a sheet of paper.

In another scene from the workshop a lady stands and gestures with her hands as another lady, holding a coffee cup, scribes on a sheet of paper. A man in a hat looks on.

A lady in a blue button up pin stripe shirt looks on toward another workshop participant.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 08/12/2025

The Australian Linguistic Society Conference 2025 took place on the Gold Coast last week with presentations from Griffith linguistics researchers Cliff Goddard, Sam Rarrick, Gerry Doherty and Alena Kazmaly.

Large lecture room with projector for the start of the Australian Linguistic Society 2025 conference.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 01/12/2025

Griffith University’s Queensland Conservatorium playing a significant role keeping woodwind instruments relevant, with some of the top teachers in the country helping students gain mastery over saxophone, flute, clarinet, oboe and bassoon. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 24/11/2025

Westpac and Griffith University have joined forces to strengthen Australia’s fight against financial crime. Through Griffith’s Academy of Excellence, they’ll deliver specialised training in investigation and compliance, building expertise to protect communities nationwide.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 12/11/2025

New research found a simple routine of 30 minutes sitting followed by 15 minutes of standing can improve lower back pain, improve focus, reduce stress and encourage regular movement patterns for employees in sedentary work environments.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 09/11/2025

The second edition of Beyond the Blender: Dysphagia Made Easier has been launched. Created by Dr. Simone Howells and Griffith Master of Speech Pathology students, this free online resource builds on the first edition. It is one of the most accessible guides for clinicians and patients nationwide.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 06/11/2025

Griffith Business School has been acknowledged for leading the way in purpose-driven business education, achieving first globally in the Corporate Knights 2025 Better World MBA ranking.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 06/11/2025

Griffith is celebrating a record-breaking year as a Millennium Fellowship Campus, and the fifth consecutive year. The 2025 intake welcomed 18 Millennium Fellows, the highest number ever appointed to the prestigious global leadership program at Griffith.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 05/11/2025

The secret lives of remoras (commonly known as sucker fish) were captured by Dr Olaf Meynecke's camera tags whilst hitchhiking on migrating humpback whales along the East Coast of Australia during his regular fieldwork season. Read the full story here: ow.ly/5OS150XmToq

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 30/10/2025

Thirteen ARC Discovery and two ARC Linkage Project grants were awarded to Griffith researchers with a total value of more than $10 million. Prof Lynley Wallis received the largest grant to continue their work with the Mirarr at the oldest site of human occupation in Australia, Madjedbebe, NT.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 29/10/2025

Griffith alumni recognised at the 2025 Screen Music Awards! Bluey composer Joff Bush won Most Performed Screen Composer – Overseas and Megan Washington won Best Original Song for the Screen for Dream On, created for the film adaptation of Paul Kelly’s How To Make Gravy.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 28/10/2025

Enrolments are now open for the Safety Academy by Qantas Group, Australia's first dedicated safety education academy developed in partnership with Griffith University. For more information about the academy and to enrol, visit www.qantas.com/safetyacademy.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 27/10/2025

Griffith is delighted to announce Deborah Heck as the newly appointed Dean and Head of School of Education and Professional Studies. She is passionate about expanding access to high‑quality education and aligning research and teaching to real‑world challenges. Welcome Debbie!

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 21/10/2025

Congratulations to Gumbaynggirr woman Tahlia O’Hara, and graduate Kaden Collier who were celebrated with awards at the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s 2025 Queensland Excellence Awards.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 17/10/2025

Students from Griffith Film School participated in the world’s largest student-led broadcast, ‘On Air’, a 24-hour global livestream by students from 18 universities worldwide. Read more: news.griffith.edu.au/2025/10/17/g...

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 15/10/2025

Singer, musician and founder and director of Pub Choir, Griffith alumna Astrid Jorgensen has written a book! The memoir ‘Average At Best’ is described as ‘a powerful, funny, and deeply honest memoir about embracing mediocrity if you want to get anything done.’ Stay average Astrid, you’re amazing!

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 13/10/2025

Griffith Uni researchers have developed a method to influence how cancer cells stuck, spread, and multiplied by tweaking the curves and chemistry of microscopic structures. news.griffith.edu.au/2025/10/10/t...

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 10/10/2025

Sparking a national conversation on power, the 2025 National Electricity Market Development Conference, hosted by Griffith University and UQ, provided a neutral space for dialogue across the energy sector aiming to bridge research, policy and practice to support Australia’s energy transition.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 10/10/2025

The Mannu Kala Foundation has announced a major gift exceeding $350,000 to establish a new scholarship program supporting future medical doctors at Griffith University. Over its lifetime, the gift will support a total of nine medical students.

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Griffith University @griffith.edu.au · 08/10/2025

Griffith Uni's inaugural Toohey Forest BioBlitz survey saw 82 participants record over 4000 observations of more than 500 plant, animal and fungi species. news.griffith.edu.au/2025/10/08/c...

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