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With the many other extraordinary events of 2020, this year marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Sir Samuel Griffith, the man after whom our university was named, and a key figure in the creation of Australia as a single nation. I am also delighted to celebrate the success of staff, alumni and members of the Griffith community this month.
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Griffith alumnus named Queenslander of the Year
Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM is renowned for being the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland, only the second person with quadriplegia to graduate as a doctor in Australia and the first person to do so with spinal cord injury. He has now been named Queenslander of the Year 2021.
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A natural synergy between the environment and the arts
Dr Renata Buziak is a photo-media artist, educator and researcher. Her passion lies with helping people to reconnect with nature; a passion that was ignited in her childhood years and cultivated into a career during her time at Griffith.
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Griffith leads global 2020 Better World MBA rankings
In an extraordinary year, Griffith Business School’s full-time MBA program has been ranked number one overall in the Corporate Knights 2020 Better World MBA Ranking.
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New-look legal team to fight miscarriages of justice
Griffith University’s Innocence Project has a new team of legal eagles ready to continue fighting miscarriages of justice. The collaborative pro bono project team features three alumni, who are working to free people who have been wrongly convicted in Australia.
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Uncovering Queensland's hidden histories
Queensland College of Art lecturer and Griffith alumnus, Dr Fiona Foley is cementing her position as one of the country’s leading First Nations researchers, with the launch of her first book and a raft of fellowships and grants.
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Give the gift of education this festive season. Please help disadvantaged students make their educational dreams a reality. Gifts of any size will bring hope and joy and all gifts will be matched dollar for dollar by the University.
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After the pandemic: Imagining the future
TODAY 24 November | 6 - 7.15 pm AEST | Online
Join the last 2020 'Better Future For All' panel discussion moderated by host Kerry O’Brien. This session will discuss the human side of the pandemic and how this collective experience might change society.
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Take your personal branding to the next level
Thursday 26 November | 10 - 11 am AEST | Online
Recent graduates are invited to join the Director of Griffith's Marketing Lab and Griffith alumnus, Graeme Hughes and Founder and Managing Director of Brand New You, Emily Kucukalic, who will dive into the topic of personal branding and marketing.
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How to build a following
Thursday 3 December | 4 - 5.30 pm AEST | Online
Learn how to build a devoted following for your social cause. This event will investigate how to maintain a following, leverage off existing networks, building a loyal tribe of followers, and how to enhance community involvement.
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QCGU Symphony Orchestra Concerto Festival
Friday 11 December | Evening performances | South Bank
Enjoy the sounds of the Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra with featured student soloists under the baton of Peter Morris and Peter Luff as they present a mini festival of concerto performances. Concession rates available to Griffith alumni. Only a few tickets remain!
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Join a local alumni Facebook community
These private Facebook groups are exclusively for alumni to connect, share ideas, questions and learn from each other. Plus the odd social gathering or two!
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Alumni takeover: Can we live peacefully with excitable species?
Watch any time | Online
Re-watch the Instagram Live conversation between alumni Professor Darryl Jones and Lauren Panrucker, regarding how to live with excitable species.
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Alumni Extras: Cyber security
Watch any time | Online
This one-on-one conversation between Joanne Nyland and Associate Professor Vallipuram Muthukkumarsamy (Muthu) delves further into cyber security, exploring personal security, risk mitigation, blockchain companies and more.
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