Your monthly snapshot of all things Griffith: WE ARE GRIFFITH. Having trouble reading this email? View online. This month on your alumni community channel: our new strategy is here! We revisit the ink-stained days of Griffitti – and meet an alumnus who seriously stepped out of his comfort zone. CLASS ACT FROM MILITARY LEADERSHIP TO...HAIRDRESSING? When Colonel Hock Lin Sng, a senior Singaporean military leader, enrolled in a Master of Training and Development, he was stepping onto a different kind of training ground – one which would transform his approach to leadership, under the guidance of Professor Sarojni Choy. (And yes, it did involve a perm and a blow-dry…) READ THEIR STORY   FROM THE VC HERE'S TO THE NEXT FIVE YEARS From the moment you first set foot on campus, you became part of the Griffith story – and as we celebrate our 50th year, we want to bring you in on what’s next. We’ve just launched the new strategy that will take us through to 2030, and we’d love for you to be part of the journey. Vice Chancellor and President Professor Carolyn Evans has recorded a special message just for our alumni: we hope you’ll take a moment to watch it – and feel proud of everything we’ve achieved together so far. WATCH CAROLYN’S MESSAGE   PARENTING WHY WILL MY CHILD NOT GO TO SLEEP? Six readings of Bluey’s Camping? Three requests for more water. Five protestations that they are “not tired” – and just one hour before you have to go to bed too. We’ve all been there. But if you can read through the exhaustion fog, researchers from the School of Applied Psychology are working on a solution… HELP IS ON THE WAY   ADULTING SHE'S CHANGED MORE THAN 500 LIVES How many times have you thought to yourself: “This thing doesn’t exist. Someone should start it.” Alumnus Alex Wells was one of those people. But unlike the rest of us, she rolled up her sleeves and made something incredible happen right here in Queensland. FIND OUT WHAT SHE DID   STUDENT JOURNALISM "THERE WERE MANY MOMENTS WHEN IT ALL WENT WRONG..." Remember when newspapers were put together with strips of paper, ink, sharp knives, and a fair amount of blood, sweat and tears? From The Gryphon to Griffitti to Griffith Business School Unplugged, we uncover the true history of Griffith’s student journalism. READ ALL ABOUT IT   AND FINALLY... Save the date: Come back to campus on Sunday 26 October for the grand finale of our 50th anniversary celebrations! Are you - or is someone you know - thinking about further study? Then check out our Open Day on Sunday 10 August - with 100+ activities, hands-on workshops and info sessions on areas including sport, health, business, engineering, IT, education, law and more Is this the family with the most Griffith grads? (Got more? Let us know!)  See how much impact we’ve brought to the world in 50 years  We’re not waiting for Brisbane 2032 to win gold  Meet our very own Gold Coast Australian of the Year 2025!   These brilliant research projects have just been awarded $2.1m This new insight is a breakthrough in suicide prevention  What’s so great about going off-grid?  When crocodiles swam in the desert  WE ARE GRIFFITH comes direct from the desks of the alumni team: Jo, Nicole, Josh, Laura, Kate, Kai and Roxie. We look forward to telling your stories and hearing what you think, so don't hesitate to get in touch.  ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY Griffith University acknowledges the people who are the traditional custodians of the land and pays respect to the Elders, past and present, and extends that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Privacy Statement: By using this service, you agree the personal information you disclose will be transferred to Cvent and treated in accordance with their Privacy Policy. Griffith University is also bound by the Information Privacy Act (2009) and has its own Privacy Plan. CRICOS: 00233E | TEQSA: PRV12076 Unsubscribe | Update your details