What are Griffith alumni up to this month?
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February 2025
Professor Carolyn Evans,
Vice Chancellor and President
Griffith has been creating a brighter future for all for half a century. Since I arrived as Vice Chancellor, I have been impressed by the passion that colleagues, alumni, and students have for our university and the impact Griffith has made through education and research.
Discover the highlights of our 50th anniversary, Australia Day 2025 Honours, research success and more in the latest message from the Vice Chancellor.
Read more from the Vice Chancellor
Griffith stories
Doing what he can, in Better Man
One of the world’s biggest pop stars just had a blockbuster biopic made about his life, and Musical Theatre alumnus Liam Head was there for the ride, making his feature film debut in Better Man.
Take that, a big break
The cost of preventing extinction
A new study estimates an eye-watering amount of money is needed to prevent the extinction of 99 Australian species. Sadly, some species like the Mountain-top Nursery Frog, are beyond recovery.
What needs to be done?
Notable Alumni
Travis Hodgson
From the mailroom to the boardroom, Travis is revolutionising digital healthcare for Australians—and he’s only just getting started.
Meet Travis
Met @ Griffith
Megan Baxter and Grace Borchert
From impactful experiences in Kenya and Oxford, this duo of medical professionals has reunited to publish groundbreaking gene therapy research.
Meet Megan and Grace
Griffith Events
22 March | Singapore Alumni and Partners
24 March | India Alumni and Partners
3 April | Save the date: Webinar Psychosocial Risk & Wellbeing
What Every Leader & Employee Needs to Know
24 May | Hong Kong Alumni and Partners
18 June | Save the date: London Alumni and Partners
27 June | Save the date: Washington Alumni and Partners
31 August | Return to Griffith, Gold Coast
26 October | Return to Griffith, Brisbane South (Nathan)
See all events
 
See more highlights from our latest events
Benefits and resources
Beacon Bulletin: February
In this edition, read about our alumni who received Australia Day Honours, a Guinness World Record for the most consecutive loops in a glider, Bluey coming to the big screen in 2027 and many more exciting achievements from the last few months! 
Read the February edition
World Science Festival alumni discount
Save 25% off World Science Festival's 2025 Program. Use code WSFB25PARTNER at checkout. Available for you to use up to and during the festival (only available online).
See the Festival Program
Pathways to Medicine information sessions
Explore the pathways available and make your move towards a career as a medical professional. Join us at our Brisbane South (Nathan), Gold Coast campus or online to learn how you can increase your chance of success in entering this in-demand field.
Explore pathways
Cyber Security Analysis short course
Fast-track your career with our limited release, government-subsidised Cyber Security Analysis short course. Save 55% on full fees and earn credit towards a master's degree. Eligibility criteria applies. 
Find out more
Acknowledgement of Country
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