Your monthly snapshot of all things Griffith: WE ARE GRIFFITH. View this email online We’d love to know what you think of Griffith—and we’re giving away five $500 gift vouchers for your thoughts. Read how our experts would solve the housing crisis (spoiler alert: it’s nothing to do with avocado toast) and find out what it was like for the first students at the GUMURRII Student Success Unit 40 years ago. Plus: an epic sporting rivalry, what today’s employers really want—and is it OK to call your baby a cutie ickle bubba?  CAREER GOALS I CAN DO MY JOB. ISN'T THAT ENOUGH? Yes, you’re technically competent. But in today’s AI-focused world, employers are increasingly prioritising additional qualities—such as showing impact, the ability to influence others, and, crucially, being able to adapt to change.  So join employability experts Sonia McDonald and Sarah Vizer for our webinar, Why Good Work Isn’t Enough Anymore on Thursday 6 August. You’ll get the lowdown on what’s really valued in today’s workplace—and how to position yourself for success without burnout. SIGN UP NOW   40 YEARS OF THE GUMURRII STUDENT SUCCESS UNIT "EVERYONE THERE WAS YOUR GOOD MATE" One desk. Two computers. Some cupboards. A couple of chairs. That’s what a student called Angela Barney-Leitch found when she first walked into what was then the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Unit, back in 1990—and was determined to improve it. These days, there are more pathways to Griffith for First Peoples than ever before—and Angela is our Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous). But she’s not finished yet. READ HER STORY   BUDGET SPECIAL HOW DO WE SOLVE THE HOUSING CRISIS? Giving up your regular avocado toast. Buying a cheaper smartphone. Both guaranteed *not* to help you save the cool $1m average price of a home in Australia in 2026. As the new housing tax reforms start to bed in, we ask four of our experts: how would you make homes affordable again?  IS THIS THE ANSWER?   GIVEAWAY WIN A $500 GIFT VOUCHER The Alumni Survey is your chance to tell us what you think about your Griffith experience—and that’s everything from campus events to career help after you’ve left. Filling it in takes just eight-to-nine minutes—and you’ll be in with a chance of winning one of five $500 gift vouchers too. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts, so check your email for your unique survey link now.  FIND OUT MORE   LIBRARYCORE WAS THIS BRISBANE'S MOST EPIC SPORTING SHOWDOWN? The rivalry between runners Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett is one of the great sporting stories. So when the Brisbane Commonwealth Games of 1982 rolled around—with Griffith’s Athletes Village at its heart­—the stage was set for an epic showdown. But it didn’t quite work out that way…  WHAT HAPPENED NEXT?   UNIVERSITY MATTERS THANK YOU... AND GOODBYE Since she arrived in 2019, Vice Chancellor Professor Carolyn Evans has led us through the pandemic and the Campaign to Create a Brighter Future for All, raising more than $125m for student support and vital research. Under her leadership, we’ve built on our position in the top two per cent of universities worldwide, deepened our commitment to social inclusion and impact—and secured the iconic Treasury Building as part of our Brisbane City campus, opening in 2027. Join us in sharing your memories, thanks and best wishes for her next chapter. SHARE YOUR MESSAGE   AND FINALLY... Can you believe how many places we’ve shot up the QS World University Rankings? Is it OK to call your baby a cutie ickle bubba? This is how we’re creating jobs and saving lives The world-first that’s being built right here at Griffith How safe is your workplace?  These students are helping everyone get access to justice–whatever your income Know someone who wants to come here? Send them this link to our Open Day on 9 August It’s one of humanity’s biggest questions: where did language come from? Meet the terrifying mega-crocs Help! Someone’s hacking my brain! 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