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Celebrating our remarkable School
On Friday 1 November we gathered for the 14th annual Griffith Business School Gala Dinner to celebrate the significant achievements of the School's community, and to honour the winners of the 2019 Outstanding Alumni Award. Read more about the event.
New BusinessPLUS Future Leaders Scholarships
In 2019 Griffith Business School awarded over $1.2 million in scholarships to support and encourage students in their study endeavours. Our newest scholarships, the BusinessPLUS Future Leaders Scholarships, are designed to support continuing students who have experienced financial hardship and/or educational disadvantage that has impacted their ability to achieve their full potential.
The scholarships are valued at $2,500 and are open to students with a GPA of 5 or above.
For more information, please email business-scholarships@griffith.edu.au
Announcing the 2019 Co-Curricular Award winners
The School offers a series of annual awards designed to acknowledge and reward excellence in co-curricular achievements within the categories of leadership, sustainability, community service, and engagement in the School's BusinessPLUS program.
Congratulations to the 2019 winners :
Leadership Award – Hamish Morton
Global Community Service Award – Natalie Durack
Sustainability Award – Madeleine Jackson
BusinessPLUS Awards – Ashleigh Cohen, Jane Silang Bautista and Dahlia Bar.
Have you got what it takes to claim next year's Co-Curricular Awards and win up to $500 in cash? Keep your eye on the website for details.
Combat climate change with the Hult Prize Competition
Hult Prize is the world’s largest engine for social change and this year along with the United Nations and Earth Hour, Hult Prize aims to combat climate change.
If you have an idea for a business that could have a positive impact on climate change with every sale made, we want to hear from you. Form a team of 3-4 Griffith University students, construct a 6-minute pitch showcasing your idea and showcase it at the Hult Prize Griffith University campus Final.
Find out more.
Connect with new friends
Connect with new friends, build global networks and most importantly—have fun!
Each trimester the Griffith Mates host on-campus activities, networking events and day trips hosted across Brisbane and Gold Coast campuses.
Check out the range of activities on offer this trimester.
Student Leader Graduation
Family and friends came together to farewell this year's cohort of Student Leaders at a graduation ceremony earlier this week. On behalf of the GBS Community, we want to thank our wonderful Student Leaders who gave back more than 2,000 hours of service to the University and the wider community.
We look forward to welcoming our next cohort of Student Leaders to the program next year. Applications for the 2021-2022 program will open in July 2020. Stay tuned and find out more on the website.
Build your professional and social networks!
Griffith Business School offers many opportunities for students to get involved with the community, build professional and social networks and enhance their business skills.
From work-integrated learning experiences, to student clubs and associations, we've got your professional and social skill development needs covered.
Find out more.
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And the winners are...
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Crystal wins 2019 AMP University Challenge
Congratulations to Bachelor of Commerce student Crystal Palliser who has taken home $5,000 as the winner of the 2019 AMP University Challenge!
Crystal was among the five finalists tested on their technical knowledge, as well as their ability to engage with clients and explain a financial strategy in a mock advice interview.
She competed against teams from Central Queensland University, Deakin University and TAFE NSW.
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Tackling plastic pollution with a winning idea
Congratulations to business students Hannah Licciardo, Makoto Tanabe and Jordan Gifford who recently won the Griffith Innovation Challenge.
The winning team's idea 'Envirofil' is to create 3D printing filament made entirely from recycled plastic waste; a combination of sustainability and technology advancements.
Congratulations also to the runner-up team Samuel Bruhn and Harrison Croaker who received $2,500, and finalist team Jessica Nguyen, Ben Lavery and Miranda Dune who received $1,500.
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Graduate success stories
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Business 'extras' helped graduate land dream job
Nathan Brierley is kicking career goals, having recently been promoted to Senior Economist at the world-renowned Deloitte Access Economics. It's a position he credits to hard work, dedication and the extracurricular opportunities he had access to while studying with Griffith.
Find out more.
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Sporting chance leads to role with GC Titans
Teah Westerman comfortably stepped into the role of commercial coordinator at Gold Coast Titans as a familiar face in the office.
Less than a year earlier, Teah was an intern with the NRL club's marketing team, learning the ropes and getting a taste of the dynamics of the business.
Find out more.
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Need a little extra support?
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Learning@Griffith
By now you will have logged in to 'MyCourses' either via your 'MyGriffith' student site or directly through Learning@Griffith. Accessing your course materials is critical to your academic success, so make sure you visit your course sites regularly for important announcements from key staff.
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Support Services
At Griffith we offer all students a range of helpful services, from access for students with disabilities, counselling and chaplaincy, to budgeting and health services such as a GP clinic.
These services are confidential, professional and are of no cost to you!
Find out more.
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PASS
PASS is a free program that offers structured and fun group learning sessions for some of the courses that students find to be more challenging.
The sessions are facilitated by students who have previously achieved excellent results in the course and who have completed a nationally accredited training program. |
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Plan some fun around your studies
Griffith hosts
dozens of activities each trimester to help you unwind, have fun, meet
new friends and make the most of your time at university. Whether you’re a
gig-goer, a food fanatic or a culture vulture, we’ve got you covered.
See what's happening at your campus.
How waking up at 6am could change your life
By making one simple switch to your sleeping habits so many things in life suddenly become a whole lot easier. Read more about sleep.
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