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Dear ExampleContactFirstName
In this April edition of your alumni newsletter, you will find news and stories about your fellow alumni, as well as a program of events, activities and resources available to our global community.
A key highlight this month is Griffith University's outstanding ranking of #38 in the annual Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, which measures the world's universities against their commitments to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A commitment to sustainability has been at Griffith's heart since it's inception, so we are extremely proud to be the only Gold Coast or Brisbane based university to rank in the top 40.
In other news, in early April, we consolidated our existing Health schools into five new schools. The five schools bring together the collective expertise of Griffith Health staff to provide greater interdisciplinary teaching and learning opportunities and strengthen our teaching, research and engagement capabilities. Find out more at Griffith Health.
Also, time is running out to put forward an alumnus you would like to see recognised and celebrated in the 2021 Griffith University Outstanding Alumni Awards.
Nominations close at 5 pm next Monday 3 May.
Happy reading!
Griffith University Alumni Relations Team
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Alumnus strives to reduce suicide rates in his community
Black Rainbow is a social enterprise started by Griffith alumnus and current Masters student, Dameyon Bonson, to support the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQSB people. Dameyon was also recently listed in Vogue as one of the '20 people who changed the world in 2020'.
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From wide-eyed undergraduate to leading environmental researcher
Renee Piccolo is a current PhD candidate at Griffith University’s Australian Rivers Institute. After recently having her first scientific journal article published in Nature Scientific Reports, she took the time to share her story from Griffith undergraduate to passionate researcher on land-based reptiles in Australia.
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Music alumnus creates festival for homegrown talents
Queensland Conservatorium alumnus, Alex Raineri, created an epic 12-month music festival to showcase the musical talent in his hometown of Brisbane.
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Silo art survey to unearth social and economic benefit
Griffith University researchers are running the first ever national silo art survey to determine the impacts of this uniquely Australian art movement on visitors and local communities.
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Griffith ranks highly in THE Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University has achieved a top 40 result in the annual Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which measures the world's universities against their commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.
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Prestigious scholarship information webinar
TONIGHT Wednesday 28 April | 5 - 7 pm | Online
Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Carolyn Evans (Rhodes Scholar and Fulbright Senior Scholarship recipient) invites all Griffith University Alumni to learn how the Griffith Honours College supports applicants for a range of external scholarships and awards.
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'A Better Future For All' with John Rasko
Thursday 29 April | 6 - 7.15 pm | Gold Coast
Join us for the next 'A Better Future for All' conversation with Kerry O’Brien in conversation with Professor John Rasko AO, a pioneer in stem cell therapies.
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Coastal resilience short course: Level one foundations
Wednesday 5 May - Friday 7 May | Griffith University Gold Coast Campus OR online
This professional development course will improve your understanding of coastal dynamics and impacts on settlements, infrastructure and ecosystems, and will develop your skills in coastal hazard and climate change adaptation.
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The launch of Griffith Review 72
Thursday 13 May | 6.30 - 7.30 pm | Avid Reader, West End or online via Zoom
Griffith Review 72 is a powerful combination of personal voices and expert opinion, showcasing deeply personal interrogations of discovery, resilience, loneliness, joy, grief, and our past and future selves. Join us to celebrate the launch in person or online.
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Canberra 'Griffith Alumni Expert Exchange' and networking event
Tuesday 1 June | 5.30 - 8.30 pm | National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
This is the first event in our new 'Griffith Alumni Expert Exchange' series, where we will tackle major issues in a post-pandemic world through thought-provoking and engaging discussions. After the panel discussions, alumni are invited to network with their Griffith community.
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Save the date: MBA For Life
Thursday 24 June | Brisbane City, Queensland
Save the date for the first in-person MBA For Life event in 2021, scheduled to be held in Brisbane. MBA alumni will have the opportunity to network with likeminded professionals, academics and current students. This event will have an industry speaker present on a topic connected to our MBA core values.
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Griffith Graduate Outcomes Survey
Complete online | Check your alumni inbox for the link
Recently graduated? Want to make an impact on the future of education? Check your Griffith alumni email inbox and take part in the GOS now to WIN up to $1,000 in prizes. Terms and conditions apply.
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Otolo - a global online hospitality network
Griffith University have partnered with Otolo, a professional development platform for all sectors of the global hospitality industry. Join the private group now and get access to networking, mentoring and events that will help elevate your skills and career. Sign up then search for 'Griffith University'.
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