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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.
 Congratulations to those about to graduate!
 Congratulations to the students getting ready to graduate next month. Graduation ceremonies are a wonderful way for you to celebrate the achievement of obtaining your degree with family and friends.
The Brisbane Ceremony will be held on Monday 9 December and the Gold Coast Ceremony will be held on Saturday 14 December. Registrations open on Monday 18 November and you can register online via myGriffith > myGraduation.
We look forward to celebrating this wonderful achievement with you!
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.
 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
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.
 Volunteer your time at the 2019 Griffith Graduation Class Gift Stall
Make a positive difference by supporting the Class Gift, whilst promoting the value of philanthropy.
In the process, you'll meet new people, make new friends and best of all, have fun doing it! Find out more here and scroll down to register.
*Please note, volunteering time-slots will be confirmed after registration, depending on your availability.
Griffith MBA ranks top 5 worldwide!
The Griffith MBA has been ranked 5th globally, and 1st in the Asia-Pacific region, in the Corporate Knights 2019 Better World MBA ranking released last week. This remarkable result recognises the program's focus on socially responsible and sustainable corporate practices.
Are you considering a postgraduate degree? Book a 30-minute one-on-one Q&A session to discuss your interests either in person or over the phone. Explore your study options and get advice about the range of support services available at Griffith.
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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.
Crystal 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 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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