Welcome to the Alumni newsletter for January 2019

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Welcome to 2019

We hope you had a wonderful holiday break and feel refreshed and ready to join us, as we move into an exciting year ahead. Find out what we are looking forward to at Griffith and how to stay in the loop this year.

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Gender equality champion changing minds in Malaysia

Griffith Business School alumnus, Sabrina Aripen, has advocated for gender equality in Malaysia for the past eight years. Her tireless work was recognised at the Malaysia Australian Alumni Council's annual awards dinner.

Change maker

Animation alumni create must-see kids' TV

ABC children's television animation Bluey recently topped the iTune's Kids' Charts with more than 14 million views since its October launch. Griffith Film School alumni created the popular series, which follows the adventures of a Blue Heeler pup.

iTunes hit

Sunshine Coast welcomes Griffith Medicine students

Fifty first-year medical students started a new chapter in their lives attending the inaugural orientation for Griffith University's Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI).

New chapter

Remarkable Tales: Commissioner Katarina Carroll

Nance Haxton speaks to Griffith's 2018 Outstanding Alumnus recipient, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Commissioner Katarina Carroll APM. They talk about Commissioner Carroll's distinctive management style and how she navigated significant cultural change at QFES.

Tune in

Conference explores professional futures

The challenges and opportunities facing today's professions will be examined at a Griffith University hosted conference in South Bank from February 5 to 7.

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Trade Investment Commissioner (TIC) for China announced

Based in Shanghai, the new TIC and Griffith alumnus, Julie-Anne Nichols, is responsible for advancing trade and investment ties between Queensland and China.

Meet the TIC

Honours graduate develops virtual reality (VR) rehab tool

Interior Design graduate, Maddison Cronin's Queensland College of Art project, explores using VR to transition patients from a physical inpatient rehabilitation centre to their home.

Virtual aid

Events

Professional Futures Conference: Twilight Seminars

Feb 6 & 7, South Bank, Brisbane

As part of the Professional Futures Conference there are two evening seminars - Challenges to the Professionalisation of Journalism (Feb 6 at 5 pm) and Can (re) professionalisation help restore Banking Integrity (Feb 7 at 5 pm). Griffith alumni are welcome to attend and are eligible for a conference discount.

GBS Alumni Breakfast: Career fulfillment in an uncertain world

Friday 22 February 2019, G's Wine Bar, Griffith University Gold Coast campus

Organisations can no longer promise certainty about what the future will hold and individuals and organisations must be adaptable and flexible to meet the opportunities ahead. Join the Griffith Business School Alumni Network for breakfast and hear from an expert on career fulfillment in an uncertain world.

Canberra Alumni Networking Event

Wednesday 27 February 2019, Crowne Plaza, Canberra

Join Griffith University's incoming Vice Chancellor and President Professor Carolyn Evans for her first alumni event, while also connecting with Griffith alumni staff and friends. Be sure to arrive early to hear from Griffith expert Nicole Graham on the power of mentoring and how it can enrich your career.

Australia China Alumni Association (ACAA) Welcome Back Receptions

16 March 2019 - Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou

The ACAA is hosting a series of welcome back receptions for recent graduates returning to China. The events are a chance to meet recent graduates, share experiences and hear about industry trends and career pathways.

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