Harmony day: celebrating diversity and inclusion
Did you know that ‘almost half of Australians have a parent born overseas’? (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2022) Since 1999,… Read More
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Inclusive Futures Book Club: Mary Li
Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability invites you to attend an Author Talk event with esteemed guest Mary Li (author of… Read More
Repair Cafés – a place to repair and share
In 2023 the Griffith University Repair Café Initiative held six fantastic events where our volunteers and community came together to repair and share. This Trimester… Read More
Inclusive Futures Book Club: Matt Levy OAM PLY
Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability invites you to attend an Author Talk event on disability and resilience, with esteemed guest Matt Levy OAM PLY, Australian… Read More
Join our live stream event tomorrow: Candid conversations about Open Access
The Library invites you to celebrate Open Access Week by joining our live streamed panel discussion tomorrow. Register online… Read More
Open Access Week event: Meet two more Griffith panel members
Only seven more days until our Open Access Week event: Community over Commercialisation: Candid conversations about Open Access! … Read More
Open Access Week ‘Community over Commercialisation’: Meet two the Griffith Panel members
Meet two of our panel members for this year’s International Open Access week event – ‘Community over Commercialisation’. See… Read More
Candid conversations about Open Access: Introducing panel facilitator Leanne Wiseman
Open access week is coming up and to celebrate the Library is hosting a panel discussion of researchers from… Read More
Library opening hours King’s Birthday 2 October 2023
All Griffith Libraries will be open at reduced hours during the King’s Birthday public holiday on Monday 2 October 2023. … Read More
Let’s Read, Grow and Inspire this Children’s Book Week
Each year, during Children’s Book Week, schools and public libraries across the country celebrate Australian books, authors and illustrators. This year’s… Read More
Repair Cafe – Call for volunteers
Do you have repair skills? Griffith University Repair Café is a student-lead initiative to bring life back to broken items. Landfill and… Read More
NAIDOC Week 2023
Running from 2 – 9 July, NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Peoples cultures and… Read More
Queensland Day Tuesday 6 June 2023
Happy Queensland Day! On Tuesday 6 June, Queensland Day, we come together to celebrate the natural wonders, vibrant… Read More
National Reconciliation Week 2023 ‘Be a Voice for Generations’
National Reconciliation Week 27 May – 03 June 2023, Be a Voice for Generations, encourages all Australians to be a voice for… Read More
Don’t underestimate your power this Earth Day
This Earth Day, 22 April, we are being urged to take up arms against the climate crisis and ‘Invest in Our Planet’ together. This… Read More
Harmony Week: Meet Camilo Lopez – creating harmonious and beautiful music at Voxalis
Harmony Week provides an opportunity to celebrate Australia’s diversity and recognise the things that bring us together. As part of… Read More
Harmony Week stories of belonging: Meet Clare Burnett
This Harmony Week Library Connect is sharing the stories of people who have joined the Griffith community from overseas. I’m Clare and… Read More
Harmony Week: Everyone belongs
Harmony Week (20 – 26 March) is a time dedicated to celebrating Australia’s cultural diversity. It is an opportunity to come together… Read More
Connect, collaborate & celebrate: Social Inclusion Week 2022
Australia is home to a diverse population from many different cultural backgrounds and with many differing needs. As we go about our lives it… Read More
Remembrance Day—Lest We Forget
At 11 am on 11 November every year, people across the Commonwealth nations, Belgium and France observe a minute’s silence to remember the soldiers… Read More
Get behind climate justice this Open Access Week
It’s Open Access Week (24–30 October) and this year’s theme is ‘Open for Climate Justice’. The term… Read More
Learn new skills and meet fellow researchers at the 2022 Queensland Research Bazaar
Running from 1 – 3 November, the 2022 Queensland Research Bazaar (ResBaz) is a three-day event hosted by Griffith University at… Read More
International Repair Day 2022—Repair everywhere!
With cost of living and environmental concerns at the forefront of many people’s minds, now is a great time to consider ways in which… Read More
Repair Café—What is it and how do I get involved?
Did you know that there are over 140,000 tonnes of e-waste generated by Australians every year? Many of us would prefer to… Read More
Register now for Stronger: An evening with Dinesh Palipana
Join us on Tuesday 20 September at the Gold Coast campus Library for an evening with Dr Dinesh Palipana… Read More
Take time this Mental Health and Wellbeing Week to check in on your friends and yourself.
5 – 9 September is Mental Health and Wellbeing week, including R U OK Day on Thursday and a series… Read More
Stronger: An evening with Dinesh Palipana
Join Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM… Read More
Speech Pathology Week—good communication, better communities
Did you know that an estimated 1.2 million Australians live with a communication disability? These limitations affect a person’s ability to… Read More
Rewrite. Renew. Reimagine—this Library and Information Week
Library and Information Week, 25 – 31 July, is an opportunity to learn more about your Library and discover more ways to engage with… Read More
Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! for systemic change this NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week 2022 is from 3 – 10 July and the theme for this year is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! … Read More
National Reconciliation Week 2022—Be Brave. Make Change.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this post may mention and contain the images of deceased peoples. National… Read More
National Sorry Day
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this post may mention and contain the images of deceased peoples. Today is… Read More
Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2022
Today, 19 May, is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), which aims to shine a light on the importance of digital access… Read More
Welcome to Multicultural Week!
Welcome to Multicultural Week! This week, Tuesday 3 May – Friday 6 May, you can experience and discover a diverse range of cultures through… Read More
Privacy Awareness Week 2022—Privacy: The foundation of trust
This week (2-8 May) is Privacy Awareness Week (PAW), an annual event to raise awareness about the importance of protecting and… Read More
Lest we forget—ANZAC Day
Today, 25 April, is Anzac Day, the national day of remembrance for Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in… Read More
Significant days recognise creativity and intellectual property
This month there are two dates celebrating books and intellectual property. World Book and Copyright Day celebrates all things book-related:… Read More
Library opening hours for ANZAC Day
All Griffith Library locations will be open at reduced hours during the ANZAC Day public holiday on Monday 25 April. Campus libraries:… Read More
Harmony Week: Everyone belongs!
Harmony Week, 21 – 27 March 2022, is a time dedicated to celebrating Australia’s cultural diversity. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of… Read More
What changes will you make this World Energy Conservation Day?
World Energy Conservation Day raises awareness of energy consumption and its impact on the sustainability of global ecosystems. Over the last few years, the… Read More
International Day of People with Disability
Did you know? 18% of Australians live with disability. That’s 1 in 6, or approximately 4.4 million people (Australian Institute… Read More
Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect! Orange the World to help eliminate violence against women
Did you know that almost 1 in 3 women and girls experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime? (UN Women, 2021)… Read More
World Toilet Day
In Australia, most of us take safe, hygienic access to a toilet for granted. People living in other parts of the world are not so lucky. According… Read More
Queensland Research Bazaar Events: 24-26 November
Queensland Research Bazaar (ResBaz) 2021 is coming up! ResBaz is a skill and community-building festival where researchers come together to upskill in digital research tools… Read More
Managing your researcher profile
If you’re a researcher, your researcher profiles are a valuable way to present your work to the world. Profiles created from Griffith Experts, … Read More
Remembrance Day 2021
The 11th of November is Remembrance Day. On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, a minute’s silence is observed and… Read More
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
Looking back, 50 years on: A new university for Brisbane
Did you know that Griffith University was meant to be part of the University of Queensland (UQ)? Originally, Griffith University College was going… 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
Keep the conversation going this Wear It Purple Day!
Today, 27 August 2021, is Wear It Purple Day! This day is an opportunity to show our support for LGBTIQ+ young people and… 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
Acute pain or chronic pain—Can you tell the difference?
When we experience pain, we’re often more preoccupied with alleviating it—or ignoring it—rather than acknowledging what we’re feeling. Acute pain is your body’s normal reaction to injury 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
NAIDOC Week 2021—Heal Country!
With the growing conversations around climate change and environmental sustainability, this year’s NAIDOC Week theme Heal Country! seems to have arrived at just the right time. … Read More
Discover the powerful potential of Unity this Refugee Week
The Library invites you to join us in observing Refugee Week, which runs from Sunday 20 June (World Refugee… Read More
It’s World Oceans Day!
Did you know that the ocean covers 70% of the planet and produces at least 50% of our oxygen? Those are some impressive statistics! How about these:… 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
International Day of the Midwife 2021
Did you know, in 2020 Griffith’s School of Nursing and Midwifery was ranked 1st in Australia and 2nd in the world… Read More
Privacy Awareness Week: Do you know if you’re oversharing?
Privacy Awareness Week 2021 runs from 3 – 9 May, and this year’s campaign is a timely reminder to make privacy a priority and… 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
Text as data—new researcher workshops enable digital scholarship
Many disciplines use written texts as source material for their research, including journalism, history, political science, cultural and literary studies, business, law and education. 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
The Library—45 years of offering more than just books
Take a trip down memory lane. To showcase the changing face of Griffith’s campus libraries across the last five decades, Griffith… 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
Be lean and green this World Soil Day, 5 December
By focusing on food waste, we can all contribute to improved soil, plant and planet health. Every year in Australia over five million tonnes… Read More
International Day of People with Disability 2020
International Day of People with Disability is held on 3 December each year and promotes awareness, understanding and acceptance of people who… 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
World Diabetes Day—Studying the silent diabetes, type 2
In Australia, 280 people develop diabetes every day—that is one person every five minutes. Diabetes Australia calls it the epidemic of the 21st century… 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
Open Access Week 2020
Open Access Week is from 19 – 25 October this year. Open access to information—the free, immediate, online access to the results of scholarly research,… 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
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
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
