Welcome to the Alumni newsletter for March 2019

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Message from the Vice Chancellor

I find it extraordinary the founders of Griffith University had the insight in the early 1970s to establish two schools that were highly innovative for their time and which remain crucially important to our future. One was concerned with the study of Asia and the other with the environment.

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Nominate someone remarkable

With 200,000+ alumni achieving the remarkable in their communities at home and across the globe, there are many stories to share and celebrate. Join us on our search for the University's next Outstanding Alumni Award winners 2019.

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Reshaping art and culture on the Gold Coast

Griffith creative arts alumnus Louise Bezzina was named Gold Coast Woman of the Year for her role in transforming the city's cultural scene as founder and artistic director of Bleach* Festival.

Artistic drive

Something to smile about

A confronting tooth extraction at a dental hospital in north east Victoria, drove Griffith alumnus Dr Mohit Tolani to take oral health care and education into rural communities.

Dental care

Griffith alumnus taking on Everest to help fight cancer

Gold Coast businesswoman and Griffith University alumnus Linda Quinn is taking the fight against cancer to new heights, setting out for Mt Everest Base Camp next month in support of the Cherish Women's Cancer Foundation.

Cancer support

Malaria vaccine trial receives $500,000

The Australian Government announced it will donate $500,000 to Griffith University's Institute for Glycomics to support ongoing human clinical trials to test a world-first malaria vaccine.

Clinical trials

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Geochemical 'stamp' offers hope for repatriation of human remains

A team of researchers have investigated geochemical signatures in surface geology and ancient remains as a potential tool to repatriate Indigenous skeletons back to their place of origin.

Ancestral research

Student Tax Clinics set to help vulnerable taxpayers

Griffith University has been selected as the only university in South East Queensland to take part in a federally funded national trial of Student Tax Clinics, set to commence in July.

Tax assist

Events

Integrity and corruption in 2030: What does the future hold?

Friday 5 April 2019, Griffith Graduate Centre, South Bank campus, Brisbane

Transparency International is starting to plan the next decade of action for achieving a less corrupt world. Hear from Transparency International guest speaker Dr Delia Ferreira Rubio and other special guests at the upcoming public lecture and workshop.

Griffith School of Education and Professional Studies 50 Years Celebration

Wednesday 10 April 2019, The Circle and Library Undercroft, Mt Gravatt campus, Brisbane

Griffith University's School of Education and Professional Studies is hosting an exciting event to celebrate 50 years of shaping inspiring teachers. The event will showcase educational milestones over the past 50 years and share insights about the future of teaching and education.

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Breakfast: Why are we still talking about gender inequality?

Friday 12 April 2019, Griffith University Art Gallery South Bank, Brisbane

Join Griffith Business School Alumni Network for a breakfast event that asks, ‘Why are we still talking about gender inequality?’ Three expert speakers will present on their areas of research relating to women and work before joining together for a panel discussion.

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Hong Kong Alumni Networking Event

Friday 12 April 2019, Hotel ICON, Hong Kong

Griffith University's new Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Carolyn Evans is delighted to host her very first international alumni event since her appointment as Griffith's fifth Vice Chancellor. Griffith University Alumni and friends are invited to join Professor Evans at the Hong Kong event to make new connections, build on existing relationships, share stories and hear what is happening at the University.