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Welcome to the May edition of your alumni e-newsletter, featuring stories about your fellow alumni, as well as events and resources available to our global community.
This month Griffith proudly launches its Reconciliation Statement. We share the story of alumnus, Sky Parra, who won the BMG Legal Art Prize, introduce our new Pro Vice Chancellor for Business, think big with our notable alumnus, Jennifer Cheung, and launch the 2022 Annual Appeal.
You can also read about research from Griffith’s Climate Action Beacon, hear about alumnus Dr Hum Gurung’s conservation journey and learn the four signs of a strategy that sticks from experienced management consultant and alumnus, Rebecca McLeod.
Happy reading!
Griffith University Alumni Relations Team
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Queensland College of Art graduate wins the inaugural BMG Legal Art Prize
Griffith alumnus, Sky Parra, has won the inaugural BMG Legal Art Prize, which puts the spotlight on victims of wrongful conviction in Australia. The prize was sponsored by Gold Coast law firm Behlau, Murakami and Grant (BMG Legal) as part of a long-standing partnership with Griffith University’s Innocence Project, helping free Australians who have been wrongly convicted.
For Sky, the prize has inspired a year-long nationwide project to capture portraits of people exonerated of committing a crime. All entries feature in an exhibition at the Webb Gallery at the Queensland College of Art, South Bank, before going on display at the offices of BMG Legal on the Gold Coast.
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Reconciliation is everybody’s business
Griffith proudly launches its Reconciliation Statement, reaffirming its commitment to reconciliation and in coming together to create a brighter future that benefits all.
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New Pro Vice Chancellor (Business)
Professor Caitlin Byrne has been appointed as Griffith University’s Pro Vice Chancellor (Business) and will start the role in July. Currently Director of the Griffith Asia Institute, Professor Byrne has been a member of the Griffith Business School since 2017.
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Creating a big impact
Griffith alumnus, Jennifer Cheung, likes to think big. She’s worked with Australia’s largest airline and the world’s largest car manufacturer. Still, she says she didn’t find her purpose until she was asked to help create her own role as Finance Manager Sustainability at Woolworths Group.
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From regional village to Regional Project Manager
Alumnus, Dr Hum Gurung, began his life in Western Nepal. After obtaining a PhD in Environmental Science from Griffith University, he’s now the Regional Project Manager for Asia-Pacific Forest Governance providing strategic leadership and network development for BirdLife International across Asia.
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What Australians really think about climate change
One of the most ambitious climate change surveys conducted in Australia, carried out by Griffith University’s Climate Action Beacon, has found three out of four Australians are concerned about it and support policies that limit its potential impacts.
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Alumni blog: Four signs of a strategy that sticks
Griffith alumnus and experienced executive and management consultant, Rebecca McLeod, works with small businesses through to large corporates to turn action and strategy into results. Try Rebecca’s four strategy sticking signs and watch your strategy come alive and thrive.
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Save the Date – Canberra Alumni Networking Event
7 July 2022 | 6.30–8.30 pm AEST
Save the date, 7 July, and join us for an evening of networking, drinks, and a chance to share stories with new and established alumni.
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Save the date – Gold Coast Alumni Networking Breakfast
28 July 2022 | 7–9 am AEST
Save the date, 28 July. Start the morning with a hot breakfast, good company and enjoy a panel discussion on 'The future of flexible work'.
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Singapore Alumni Networking Event
26 August 2022 | 7 pm start (UTC + 8)
Join us for an evening of networking, drinks, and a chance to share stories with new and established alumni.
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A Better Future for All
The latest instalment of Griffith University's A Better Future for All, draws back the curtain on David Williamson AO, the most prolific playwright in the history of Australian theatre. Watch the livestream recording at your leisure.
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Keep fit in winter with a gym discount
Achieve your fitness goals this winter! For as little as $16 per week Griffith alumni can access four fantastic facilities with a Griffith Sport Premium Gym Membership.
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Volunteer for important research projects
Griffith is one of Australia's leading research universities. Volunteers are continuously being sought to participate in a range of studies. Browse the various research projects under the 'Student' and 'Staff' categories, then reach out to the individual research leads.
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