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In this month’s newsletter we celebrate many members of the Griffith community, who are testament to the global impact of our staff, research and alumni. I also invite you to attend a series of events including our Virtual Open House.
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Griffith alumni honoured with annual academic group awards
We are excited and proud to announce the 16 academic group winners in the 2020 Outstanding Alumni Awards. These alumni are making remarkable contributions to their professions and communities. They will now progress as finalists for the overall University Outstanding Alumni Awards which will be announced in September.
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Humpback whale research partnership
The Griffith Centre for Coastal Management and Sea World Cruises are launching a new partnership to further our understanding of whales and their role in marine ecosystems.
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Griffith alumni named Gold Coast Women of the Year
Four remarkable members of the Griffith University community have been recognised in the Harvey Norman Gold Coast Women of the Year awards.
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The class of 2020 are graduating with a difference
The journey to the finish line has been anything but normal for 2020’s mid-year graduates. But COVID-19 won't stop the celebrations.
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Business graduate defying patriarchal stereotypes
Elizabeth Kassab Sfeir is defying gender conventions in Lebanon, by rising to leadership positions in tertiary education.
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Travelling into the future
Thursday 30 July | 6 pm AEST | Live stream
Join Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce AC in conversation with Kerry O’Brien, in the first of a series of events presented by Griffith University and HOTA, Home of the Arts.
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Griffith Open House
14 July to 1 October | Online
Open Day done differently. Our Virtual Open House gives you the freedom to explore our degrees, student life, and support services from home, as part of our interactive online event. You'll have 24/7 access to dynamic virtual study booths, information and on-demand presentations.
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Five years later: the first steps in building a career in health
Monday 3 August | 4 - 5 pm AEST | Online
Hosted by alumnus Mark McConville, a panel of Griffith Health alumni will discuss the impact they’ve been making in their community in the five years since they graduated. They will also answer questions and share advice.
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QCA online gallery exhibition
On display now | Online
The Queensland College of Art has created an online opportunity for you to access their exhibitions which are usually held in their physical galleries.
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Why representation in health matters
Wednesday 5 August | 4 - 5 pm AEST | Online
Hosted by Griffith Health alumnus Zoe Gill, a panel of Griffith alumni experts will highlight the positive impacts on health of the individual and the community, when health staff have representation from marginalised groups.
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Sharks, shrimp and seagrass: lessons to inform protection of coastal ecosystem
Thursday 13 August | Online
The next in the series of IMPACT events. Dr Chris Brown from Griffith’s Australian Rivers Institute discusses why we’re failing to conserve coastal ecosystems through three examples of sharks, shrimp and seagrass.
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Entrepreneurial challenges and the business life cycle
Save the date: Tuesday 18 August | Online
This seminar explores the potential challenges in a business cycle, how to respond and how these difficulties can provide great entrepreneurial lessons in your growth journey.
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