Your monthly snapshot of all things Griffith: WE ARE GRIFFITH. View this email online We love a reno project—so this month, find out just what it’s taking to restore the iconic Treasury Building. (Clue: lots of scaffolding.) Discover the incredible life story of philanthropist Dr Soheil Abedian and find out how psychiatrist Dr Ava Carter took on one of the biggest challenges of her career. Plus: a new course for public sector workers—and join the Griffith grads making their will for free. Oh, and night owls? Beware!  TREASURY BUILDING UPDATE SANDSTONE, BUT MAKE IT GRIFFITH The countdown has started! Our new CBD location in Brisbane/Meanjin’s historic Treasury building is planned to open in Trimester 1, 2027—and we can’t wait to welcome you all. But in the meantime, take a sneak peek behind the scenes—and read the real story behind the ultimate reno. WE REVEAL ALL   LET'S DO THIS I'M A PSYCHIATRIST. SO WHY DO I CARE ABOUT...TEETH? Most of us aren’t keen on the dentist. But for people with severe mental illness, it can be a genuinely terrifying prospect­­—and can even stop them accessing vital oral care. When Dr Ava Carter realised the barriers they face, she wanted to help. And that meant taking on one of the biggest challenges of her career… WHERE COULD SHE START?   WHY I GIVE GRIFFITH IS A PLACE THAT CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE When Dr Soheil Abedian was forced to leave his home country of Iran, he created a new life—and an extraordinarily successful business—right here on the Gold Coast. He had everything he needed in what he says is ‘the best country in the world.’ So what motivated him and his wife Anne to create life-changing scholarships at Griffith?  READ HIS STORY   MAKE YOUR WILL FOR FREE THREE WEEKS TO LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY Want to make sure your legacy goes to the right people and places? Then take advantage of our Safewill offer and make your will for free. More and more of your fellow alumni­—from new grads to retirees—have already got that peace of mind. And many have even left some of their estate to support future generations through a Griffith education. But you’ve only got three weeks to do it—so don’t delay! GO ON, DO IT NOW   SKILLING UP PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS, ASSEMBLE! From financial sustainability to emissions reporting, the public sector faces new challenges—and it’s people like you who are responsible for solving them. That’s why, in collaboration with QTC Education, we’re delivering short one and two-day courses for people working across Queensland’s public sector in health, education, community services and local government. Grounded in public sector expertise and taught by experts, they’ll give you the skills and confidence you need to excel in your role now, and into the future.  EXPLORE THE COURSES   AND FINALLY... New or emerging leader? Registrations for our free self-paced online Lead with Impact course are still open—but hurry! Reading this email at 10pm? Beware—night owls could face greater health risks How do you switch off when being online is your actual job? These flying doctors are using video gaming for good "We assessed programs to reduce male violence. This is what we learned." The one step the government could take to boost everyone’s mental health Lack of pies or pack of lies? Spoonerisms are revealing secrets of the brain You won't believe how many medals our record-breaking athletes won at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games! WE ARE GRIFFITH comes direct from the desks of the alumni team: Ilze, Nicole, Laura, Kate, Kai, Megan and Kathy. 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 Statement. CRICOS: 00233E | TEQSA: PRV12076 Make a donation Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn Unsubscribe