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As I write for this month's edition, Griffith, like many other institutions, is facing difficult decisions about how to secure our future. Despite all the challenges that 2020 has thrown at us, there is still much to be proud of and I assure you that Griffith will remain a wonderful place to study, undertake research and work in the future.
I am continually humbled by the significant work and achievements of the Griffith community and the extraordinary passion and dedication of our alumni to making a difference in the communities in which they live.
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Graduate's rise from no TV to senior Netflix role
Amy is the Vice-President of Communications for Netflix across the Asia Pacific region, taking up her appointment as the COVID-19 pandemic started to spread and just months after having her first baby. Given her background managing complex public affairs and communications for some of the world’s biggest brands including Coca-Cola, Google, Uber and global agriculture company, Syngenta, Amy has taken the new role in her stride.
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PhD candidate advocate for those with hidden disorder
Alumnus and PhD candidate, Shaun Ziegenfusz, is working to raise awareness for a common condition you have probably never heard of, yet it affects 7.6% of the population.
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First nations advocate takes her place on the world stage
The proud Torres Strait Islander and Griffith University alumnus will pursue her passion for human rights and social justice in New York, after receiving a prestigious Fulbright award earlier this year.
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Rainforests not humans drove megafauna extinction in Southeast Asia
A Griffith University-led collaboration discovered the takeover of Southeast Asia’s grasslands with today’s lush rainforests contributed to the extinction of the region’s megafauna and ancient humans.
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From baggage handler to captain
Kenyan born Oscar Soi knew he wanted to become a pilot from when he was just a toddler. His path to the top has been an international ride, involving zebras, medicine and Griffith.
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How to live peacefully with excitable species
Wednesday 28 October | 12.30 pm AEST | Instagram LIVE
Australian cities are bursting with wildlife. However there are some which can be a worry, including magpies, plovers and even noisy miners, all of which can attack an innocent bystander. What is going on and can we learn to live with these marauders?
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Making sense of America - the election and beyond
Thursday 29 October | 7.30 - 8.45am AEST | Online
Less than a week before the presidential contest between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, Jeff Bleich will provide an invaluable guide to what is at stake. It is a conversation not to miss.
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Find your voice for any audience
Thursday 29 October | 10.30 - 11.30 am AEST | Online
Griffith alumnus, Moyra Major is well versed in the world of communications and is a public speaking and confidence coach. Moyra will teach skills to build confidence, prepare and communicate complex research and technical ideas successfully, and deliver effective and engaging presentations for a varied audience.
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Online masterclass: content marketing
Friday 30 October | 10 am - 2 pm AEST | Online
Content marketing has proven to increase sales, save costs and attract more loyal customers. You need great content to implement your digital marketing strategy and in this masterclass we teach you how to produce content fast on a shoestring budget.
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Change 2020: Saving our planet
Thursday 12 November | 1 - 3 pm AEST | Online
Learn how to make change happen for society and the environment. Our speakers will share their experience, knowledge, and they will provide solutions that deliver real-world impact.
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Behaviour Change for Wildlife Conservation online course
Self-paced online learning | Begin any time
Designed for behavioural change practitioners, social marketers, communicators, and anyone else looking to develop or implement a behavioural change intervention for conservation gain. This free course includes 54 lessons delivered over 5 modules.
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Outstanding Alumni Awards Ceremony
Watch online
Rewatch the celebrations and performances during the 2020 Griffith University Outstanding Alumni Awards Ceremony. Filmed at South Bank Brisbane and live broadcast to a global audience.
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