HDR Careers Week is nearly here
HDR Careers Week is from 18 to 22 October. This year’s program is packed full of sessions to assist candidates in exploring and preparing for the… Read More
World Habitat Day 2021
Today, 4 October 2021, is World Habitat Day. When you hear the term ‘habitat’ you most likely think of natural habitats with diverse plant and animal life, such… Read More
Enhance your research with our October workshops
Are you a researcher or higher degree by research candidate looking to further your education and development? Our upcoming online workshops this October will provide you… Read More
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Reduction
As children many of us come to understand food waste when we were told some version of ‘children in need in far off places would appreciate the food we can’t or won’t eat’ as we… Read More
Dementia Action Week 2021—A little support makes a big difference
September 20 to 26 is Dementia Action Week. This year’s theme is ‘A little support makes a big difference.’ Griffith University supports positive outcomes… Read More
Light a candle for World Suicide Prevention Day
The following contains references to suicide which may be upsetting to some readers. Read More
Are they really OK? Ask them today
Today is R U OK? Day and this year the message is: Are they really OK? Ask them today. Do you know how the people… Read More
Today is National Threatened Species Day
On 7 September 1936, the last Tasmanian tiger died in Hobart Zoo, signaling the extinction of the thylacine species. Sixty years later in 1996, 7 September was declared… Read More
Get involved—It’s Social Sciences Week!
6 – 12 September 2021 is Social Sciences Week, a week-long series of events that brings together experts from professional associations and universities across Australia to offer… Read More
Uni Mental Health and Wellbeing Week
It’s Uni Mental Health and Wellbeing Week! From 6 — 10 September, Griffith will be hosting a range of fun activities across the Nathan and Gold Coast campuses and online to promote mental health… Read More
Boost your research career with our upcoming workshops
Which workshops are being offered? Are you a researcher or higher degree by research candidate looking to further your education and development? Our upcoming online workshops… Read More
Celebrate stories and language this Indigenous Literacy Day
Today, Wednesday 1 September 2021, is Indigenous Literacy Day! This day is an initiative from the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF), an organisation dedicated to lifting literacy levels in remote Indigenous communities… Read More
Gold Coast Show holiday
Library opening hours at the Gold Coast campus will be reduced to 10 am – 4 pm on Friday 27 August 2021 for the Gold Coast show holiday. … Read More
Skill Up for Research
Are you interested in developing new research skills? Would you like to meet researchers from other universities who may be researching in the same field or… Read More
Strengthen your study skills this O Week
Welcome to O Week! Is this your first trimester at university? Or are you a returning student wanting to strengthen your study skills? The Library has… Read More
Library Plus turns one
June 2021 brings with it the first anniversary of our Library Plus newsletter—your one-stop shop for research support services. So, what type of information… Read More
Everything you need to know about Mabo Day
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this post mentions and contains images of deceased peoples. Today, 3 June, is the final… Read More
Take action this National Reconciliation Week
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this post may mention and contain the images of deceased peoples. National Reconciliation Week is… Read More
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia
Today is IDAHOBIT! The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia. This is a day to celebrate LGBTQIA+ people and to continue to… Read More
Griffith Review 72: States of Mind
The latest edition of Griffith Review is States of Mind, a collection of works showcasing deeply personal interrogations of discovery, resilience, loneliness,… Read More
Anzac Day 2021
‘Lest we forget’ Today, 25 April, is Anzac Day, the national day of remembrance for our … Read More
It’s World Book and Copyright Day!
The Library invites you to join us in observing World Book and Copyright Day on 23 April 2021. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and… Read More
Harmony Week: Everyone belongs!
Harmony Week, 15 – 21 March 2021, is a time dedicated to celebrating Australia’s cultural diversity—it’s about… Read More
First day of teaching at Griffith University
Foundation science students during biology studies. Image from the Griffith Archive collection. ‘First, here’s an exercise for you…’ These were Professor Emeritus David Pegg’s… Read More
We can all play a part in reducing energy consumption this World Energy Conservation Day
Did you know that in 2015, on average, each person in Australia caused the emission of 22 tonnes of carbon pollution? … Read More
International Day for Tolerance 2020
The Library invites you to join us in observing the International Day for Tolerance on 16 November. The United… Read More
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day falls on the 11th of November each year. On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month,… Read More
HSV Research Festival: Actualising equity, inclusion and social justice
Griffith University’s School of Human Services and Social Work are pleased to invite you to the HSV Research Festival: Actualising equity, inclusion… Read More
NAIDOC Week 2020—Always Was, Always Will Be
NAIDOC Week 2020 is from 8 – 15 November and the theme for this year is Always Was, Always Will Be. … Read More
Everyone can play a part for Men’s Health this Movember
Whether they be patchy, lopsided, itchy or epic, Movember is responsible for the increase in men sporting moustaches in Australia and… Read More
The Library recognised for exceptional service provision
The Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Professional and Support Staff Service are an opportunity for the University to recognise and honour outstanding… Read More
‘Let us send poverty to the museum.’
This quote from Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus perfectly encapsulates the message behind International Day for the Eradication of Poverty… Read More
Building your researcher profile
This week is HDR Careers Week and a great time to consider your researcher profile. Building your Researcher profile and… Read More
It’s LGBTIQ History Month!
LGBTIQ History Month was founded in 1994 by Missouri high-school history teacher Rodney Wilson to commemorate the first and second marches on Washington… Read More
This week—Queensland Mental Health Week, Study and Exam Week
Queensland Mental Health Week (October 10 – 18) is this week and coincides with T2 Study and Exam Week, so remember to take some… Read More
Tune in to mental wellbeing this World Mental Health Day
Over the last year, our daily lives have changed significantly due to the global COVID-19 health crisis. As a result of… Read More
Higher Degree Research Careers Week—12 – 16 October
Higher Degree Research (HDR) Careers Week is next week (12 – 16 October) and brings together a broad range of professional development webinars and online… Read More
Uni Mental Health and Wellbeing Week
This week 7 – 11 September is Uni Mental Health and Wellbeing week and includes World Suicide Prevention Day and RUOK Day. … Read More
Wear it Purple Day is this Friday
The 10th anniversary of Wear it Purple Day is coming up this Friday 28 August 2020 – so put on… Read More
Sustainability Week webinars
Sustainability Week is from 31 August – 4 September 2020 and this year our theme is Towards 2025: Meeting Griffith’s Green Goals. Griffith will… Read More
It’s On All Of Us Week 2020
Next week, 24-28 August is It’s On All of Us Week 2020. It’s On All of Us Week promotes Griffith Universit… Read More
Visit the Library Booth at Griffith Virtual Open House 2020
This year Griffith University are doing Open Day a little differently with the Griffith Virtual Open House 2020. Explore Griffith’s degrees, student life and… Read More
National Reconciliation Week: In this together
Wednesday 27 May marks the start of National Reconciliation Week with the theme In this together. Reconciliation Week encourages us all to take… Read More
Privacy Awareness Week 2020
“Be smart about privacy” is the key message for this year’s Privacy Awareness week. With a range of technologies reaching into our lives through… Read More
International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day! International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also… Read More
Celebrating Open Data Day
Today we celebrate Open Data Day by highlighting uses of open data shared by government and research organisations. Many Australian government… Read More
F.A.I.R Open Data
In the lead up to Open Data Day we explore how researchers can make data open and F.A.I.R. F.A.I.R is a set of guiding principles to… Read More
Open Data Day
On Saturday 7 March 2020, the world celebrates Open Data Day. This international event connects data enthusiasts with the general community,… Read More
Prepare for study
A little preparation before you start university and assignments can make your study experience a whole lot easier – get off to a smart start… Read More
Assistive Technology Drop-ins
Digital Solutions and Student Disability and Accessibility are hosting assistive technology drop-in sessions at the Nathan and Gold Coast campuses this O Week and Week… Read More
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
According to UNESCO, less than 30 per cent of scientific and technological researchers are women. This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Griffith… Read More
The year of the Rat
Not only is Chinese New Year an opportunity to learn more about Chinese culture and custom, it’s a celebration of our nation’s cultural diversity. Australia… Read More
The light ascending: Creativity unites us all
“No one gives a creative rules, we make rules for ourselves.” Vanessa Tomlinson. The final Lightning Talks of the year was all kinds of… Read More
Lightning Talks: The Light Ascending
Are you a creative? Starting out in a creative industry? Or simply fascinated by the creative? Griffith Review and Griffith Library are delighted to announce… Read More
International Games Week
International Games Week 2019 kicks off next week and will run from 3-9 November. What is this you ask? International Games Week is a… Read More
Data-lovers rejoice, we have the Lightning Talks for you!
Finally, the Lightning Talks for all the data-loving librarians among us is here! Advance Australia F.A.I.R. is happening on the Thursday 24 October at the… Read More
Who you gonna call? Goal Busters!
Assoc Prof Jim Smart, Prof David Peetz, Assoc Prof Susan Harris Rimmer, Prof Rebecca Ford, and Riley Theidecke GOAL BUSTERS – Transforming Our World… Read More
Mental Health Week at Griffith
At Griffith Library we know how stressful it can be balancing studies with every-day life. Take Time during Mental Health week – 9 to 13… Read More
Lightning Talks: Crimes and Punishments
Exploring the darker side of human nature Since the appropriation and settlement of Australia’s mainland to the present time, much has changed in our approach… Read More
