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This month: win a 50th anniversary merch pack! Discover a secret campus sanctuary, find out why you’re really going to the Brisbane festival – and be there for our big 50th anniversary gathering.
COMPETITION TIME
WIN $300 WORTH OF 50TH ANNIVERSARY MERCH!
Our Griffith 50th anniversary merch is seriously stylish – and we’re giving you the chance to win the ultimate merch pack. That includes (deep breath): a hoodie, tote bag, glass desk pyramid, 50th anniversary book (Doing Things Differently by Pat Weller), 525-piece jigsaw puzzle, T-shirt, thermal food container, travel mug and a pair of our legendary Griffith socks. Entries close on Monday 22 September and the winner will be drawn the next day. What are you waiting for?
ENTER NOW
 
TOGETHER WE CAN
WHY ARE YOU REALLY GOING TO BRISBANE FESTIVAL?
Next week, more than a million people will descend on Brisbane/Meanjin for the Festival. And while we’re undoubtedly drawn by spectacular sights – as anyone who’s ever watched Skylore over the Brisbane River/Maiwar will testify – something deeper is going on. (photo credit: JD Lin)
WHAT COULD IT BE?
 
GRIFFITH IS 50
CELEBRATE OUR ANNIVERSARY ON CAMPUS
You’re all invited to celebrate 50 years of Griffith University at Brisbane South (Nathan) on Sunday 26 October. Come and enjoy an afternoon of live music and performance, interactive workshops, presentations, guest speakers, campus tours, food trucks, giveaways and optional reunions throughout the afternoon – and, of course, the chance to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. We can’t wait to see you there.
REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE TICKET NOW
 
SPILLING THE TEA
CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET?
When aviation student Millie Williams isn’t soaring hundreds of feet above the bush in her glider, she’s seeking out new places at Brisbane South (Nathan). But what does her pilot’s-eye view of the campus reveal?
GET A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
 
LIBRARYCORE
SHE MADE BRISBANE'S BEST CUPPA
Building a new university from scratch is thirsty work. You need someone who can brew up a decent cup of tea – and Griffith’s founding team were lucky enough to have the best in the business. But would Griffith have got off the ground if it hadn’t been for Mrs Taubner? 
READ HER STORY
 
EXCLUSIVE ALUMNI OFFER
GET YOUR WILL WRITTEN FOR FREE
Do you want to be sure that what you’ve built in life will continue to care for the people and causes closest to your heart? From now, until 15 September, you can have your Will written for free thanks to our partnership with Safewill.
GET IT DONE TODAY
 
AND FINALLY...
  • This world-first trial could help people with spinal injury walk again 
  • Why dads are 'optional' when it comes to paid parental leave
  • Registrations for our free Lead with Impact course close on 3 September – so be quick! (And check out our incredible keynote speakers) 
  • Read Chancellor Andrew Fraser’s remarks celebrating our 50th anniversary 
  • Which singing megastar has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate?
  • Revealed: weight-loss secrets of the humpback whales
  • Get a sneak peek at art and design duo (and alumni) Craig and Karl's Brisbane Festival takeover
WE ARE GRIFFITH comes direct from the desks of the alumni team: Jo, Nicole, Josh, Laura, Kate, Kai and Roxie. We look forward to telling your stories and hearing what you think, so don't hesitate to get in touch
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