Tip of the week: Develop your study skills
Monday
4th August
2025
It’s week 4 and if you’re starting to feel the pressure of course work and assessments, you’re not alone!…
General
Tip of the Week: Academic Integrity Matters
Tuesday
22nd July
2025
Did you know that academic integrity matters not only to you, but to the University and employers as well? …
Weaving Knowledge: Embedding Indigenous Perspectives in the Griffith Curriculum
Wednesday
9th July
2025
As we celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025 and reflect on this year’s theme, ‘The Next Generation: Strength,…
Celebrate the next generation this NAIDOC Week
Monday
7th July
2025
NAIDOC Week recognises and celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
APA 7 Referencing module in Canvas
Monday
24th March
2025
Did you know there is a series of eLearning modules on the Canvas website? If you are…
Wish I knew that – students insider view of the Library.
Monday
3rd March
2025
As a first-year student embarking on your academic journey at Griffith University, the sheer volume of information and resources…
Help us celebrate 50 years of Griffith in 2025
Tuesday
10th September
2024
To help commemorate 50 years of excellence in education, research and social engagement, Griffith asked our talented students to…
Research reveals the power of music for social change
Wednesday
21st August
2024
Newly published research in Griffith’s Creative Works by Dr Catherine Grant highlights the…
EKKA Royal Queensland Show Holiday 14 August 2024
Tuesday
13th August
2024
Get ready for the Ekka Royal Queensland Show holiday in Brisbane! We have some important updates to share regarding…
Sparking knowledge this NAIDOC Week
Thursday
11th July
2024
NAIDOC Week is a time for acknowledging and celebrating the world’s longest and continuous cultures in the world. The…
Forging the future with respectful research this NAIDOC Week
Monday
8th July
2024
NAIDOC Week’s theme ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud’ emphasises the enduring strength and vitality of Indigenous…
Stoke your curiosity this NAIDOC Week
Friday
5th July
2024
NAIDOC Week is celebrated from 7 to 14 July this year. NAIDOC Week recognises and celebrates the history, culture…
Gold Coast library closed this weekend
Friday
5th July
2024
Due to planned Energex work, Gold Coast Library (G10) is closed Saturday 6 July, 5pm until Monday 8 July, 7am.
Nathan library closed this weekend
Thursday
20th June
2024
Due to a network upgrade, the Nathan campus library (N53) is closed Friday 21 June, 5pm…
Labour Day Library Hours
Friday
3rd May
2024
Our libraries at Gold Coast and Nathan campus will continue to provide 24/7 secure study access…
Anzac Day Library Hours
Wednesday
24th April
2024
Our libraries at Gold Coast and Nathan campus will continue to provide 24/7 secure study access…
Wellbeing: The importance of relaxing and finding time to unwind
Wednesday
17th April
2024
Relaxation and unwinding are crucial aspects of student life that often get overlooked amid academic pressures and commitments. Here’s…
Easter Public Holiday Hours
Thursday
28th March
2024
Our libraries at Gold Coast and Nathan campus will continue to provide 24/7 secure study access…
Library tip of the week: Academic Integrity – why it is so important
Monday
25th March
2024
‘At Griffith University, academic integrity means acting with the values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect and…
Harmony day: celebrating diversity and inclusion
Thursday
21st March
2024
Did you know that ‘almost half of Australians have a parent born overseas’? (Australian Bureau of…
Inclusive Futures Book Club: Mary Li
Tuesday
19th March
2024
Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability invites you to attend an Author Talk event with esteemed guest Mary Li…
Library tip of the week: Library study skills workshops – what are they and how do I register?
Tuesday
27th February
2024
Whether you’re new to university, or an experienced student needing a refresher after the break, the Library’s online workshops…
Inclusive Futures Book Club: Matt Levy OAM PLY
Tuesday
20th February
2024
Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability invites you to attend an Author Talk event on disability and resilience, with esteemed guest…
The holiday season – Service hours and Library access
Friday
15th December
2023
As we reach the end of 2023, students and staff will be taking a hard-earned break over the holidays…
Supporting your study: Group work
Tuesday
12th December
2023
Are you doing a group assignment or presentation this trimester? Not only is group work a great way to…
Looking after your wellbeing: General hints and tips
Monday
4th December
2023
Balancing your academic and personal life is no small feat, but with the right mindset and strategies, you can…
Supporting your study – Assignment help
Tuesday
21st November
2023
It’s week 3 and you may have already started working on assignments, or you might be planning to start…
Supporting your study – Follow us!
Tuesday
7th November
2023
Follow our Library Connect blog to find out everything you need to know about what’s going on at the…
Jump ahead with Library workshops
Friday
3rd November
2023
You can jump ahead of the pack with your study skills. Yes, you can feel more confident and leap into…
Supporting your study – Reminder for Earlybird workshops
Monday
30th October
2023
Trimester 3 will start on the 6 November 2023. That leaves only a couple of days for…
The Library- Belong and connect: Exams are over, rest and recover
Friday
27th October
2023
Exams are over – you’ve done the hard work and now it’s time to rest, recover and reset! …
Supporting your study – Earlybird workshops
Tuesday
24th October
2023
Are you starting university this trimester? Or continuing your studies and looking to enhance your skills? If this is…
Belong and Connect: Good luck with exams
Friday
13th October
2023
It’s Trimester 2 exam season and Griffith Library has some tips on how hard work and persistence can make…
On National Coming Out Day, celebrate the diversity of our coming out (or staying in) stories
Wednesday
11th October
2023
National Coming Out Day, observed annually on 11 October, marks the anniversary of the 1987 National March…
The Library – Belong and connect: Safe spaces for everyone
Monday
2nd October
2023
Libraries are a safe space, with a long history of providing a refuge for all types of individuals and…
Library opening hours King’s Birthday 2 October 2023
Friday
29th September
2023
All Griffith Libraries will be open at reduced hours during the King’s Birthday public holiday on Monday 2 October…
Get the resources you need . . . ProQuest, you’re the one that I want
Thursday
28th September
2023
So why choose ProQuest? Founded in 1938, ProQuest is an online publisher that provides access…
Study Skills for you: Building professional communication and digital skills
Tuesday
19th September
2023
Professional communication – it isn’t just talking face to face but extends to writing emails, interactions on digital platforms…
Griffith Review 81: The Leisure Principle
Saturday
2nd September
2023
In 1930, John Maynard Keynes spelt out a vision of impending utopia: work, he said, will…
Gold Coast Show Public Holiday Friday 1 September 2023
Wednesday
30th August
2023
Friday 1 September is the Gold Coast Show Holiday. If you are not up to the fun and excitement…
Study Skills for you: Group work
Tuesday
29th August
2023
During your academic journey with Griffith, you may encounter a group work assignment. Some people enjoy working collaboratively with…
The Library – Belong and Connect: Digital access for everyone
Tuesday
22nd August
2023
Everyone belongs in the Library space, and for those who access and interact with the Griffith Library digitally, we…
24/7 Library Spaces: Tell us what you think!
Tuesday
22nd August
2023
Our 24/7 Library spaces help you study, collaborate and work on your assignments in a safe…
Let’s Read, Grow and Inspire this Children’s Book Week
Sunday
20th August
2023
Each year, during Children’s Book Week, schools and public libraries across the country celebrate Australian books,…
Library hours – Ekka Holiday
Friday
11th August
2023
It’s show time! Here are the upcoming changes to the Library’s opening hours. Royal Queensland Show- Ekka…
Keep Australia Beautiful Week
Tuesday
8th August
2023
Keep Australia Beautiful Week 2023 Keep Australia Beautiful Week is held…
The Library – Belong and Connect: Spotlight on Logan and Nathan Libraries
Wednesday
2nd August
2023
At all our campus libraries you’ll find spaces, services and staff to support you at uni. Spaces where you…
Study Skills for you: Assignments and where to start
Monday
31st July
2023
As Trimester 2 begins, you may soon get your first assignment. Whether you’re a first-year student or continuing,…
Belong and Connect: Well – being starting out
Friday
28th July
2023
Welcome to the exciting world of university life! Starting university is a significant milestone and marks…
Library tips for 1st year students… from other 1st year students
Friday
21st July
2023
Your first few weeks at university can be a challenging path, but the Library can be…
Study Skills for You: Follow Us
Tuesday
18th July
2023
Information, information overload! The world has so much information, so it’s easy to miss out on important…
Repair Cafe – Call for volunteers
Tuesday
4th July
2023
Do you have repair skills? Griffith University Repair Café is a student-lead initiative to bring life back…
Relax and see you in T2
Friday
16th June
2023
Exam weeks are the most stressful moments of your student life. Which is why the moment exams are done,…
Queensland Day Tuesday 6 June 2023
Tuesday
6th June
2023
Happy Queensland Day! On Tuesday 6 June, Queensland Day, we come together to…
Griffith Goes Green! Get involved and become a Student Auditor
Friday
2nd June
2023
To showcase our dedication to the United Nations’ (SDGs), Griffith University is participating in Green Impact for 2023.
National Reconciliation Week 2023 ‘Be a Voice for Generations’
Friday
26th May
2023
National Reconciliation Week 27 May – 03 June 2023, Be a Voice for Generations, encourages all Australians…
Find your perfect study space
Tuesday
16th May
2023
Our libraries offer a range of study spaces to suit your needs. 24/7 access You…
Thank you to all mums this Mother’s Day
Friday
12th May
2023
It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday and we encourage you to take the opportunity to value and thank all the…
Labour Day opening hours
Friday
28th April
2023
All campus libraries will be open for the Labour Day public holiday on Monday 1 May 2023. …
Don’t underestimate your power this Earth Day
Thursday
20th April
2023
This Earth Day, 22 April, we are being urged to take up arms against the climate crisis and ‘Invest…
Easter Public Holiday Library hours 2023
Wednesday
5th April
2023
Our Library at Gold Coast and Nathan campus will continue to provide 24/7 secure study access…
Harmony Week: Meet Camilo Lopez – creating harmonious and beautiful music at Voxalis
Thursday
23rd March
2023
Harmony Week provides an opportunity to celebrate Australia’s diversity and recognise the things that bring us together. …
Harmony Week stories of belonging: Meet Clare Burnett
Wednesday
22nd March
2023
This Harmony Week Library Connect is sharing the stories of people who have joined the Griffith community from overseas.
Harmony Week: Everyone belongs
Monday
20th March
2023
Harmony Week (20 – 26 March) is a time dedicated to celebrating Australia’s cultural diversity. It is…
10 things I wish I’d known about the Library in my first year
Friday
17th March
2023
The first few weeks at university can be an absolute whirlwind; Finding your way around, meeting new people, joining…
National Close the Gap Day
Thursday
16th March
2023
Current estimates from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the life expectancy of Aboriginal and Torres…
Follow us on our social channels to keep with the latest Library news
Wednesday
8th March
2023
To find out everything you need to know about what’s going on at the Library, you can follow us…
Introducing Canvas—your new study platform
Tuesday
7th March
2023
Griffith University has adopted an exciting new platform for all your learning needs. Learning@Griffith now uses Canvas to bring…
Welcome to the Library! Here to help
Friday
24th February
2023
Visit our libraries to meet our helpful staff and access our physical collection. Looking for a place…
Wear a teal ribbon for ovarian cancer
Wednesday
15th February
2023
February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and Ovarian Cancer Australia is asking everyone to wear a…
Griffith Review 79: Counterfeit Culture
Tuesday
14th February
2023
Treading the tightrope between art and lies, Griffith Review 79: Counterfeit Culture lifts the curtain on…
We wish you a happy and safe holiday 2022
Friday
23rd December
2022
During the holiday break our campus Library services will be closed from Saturday 24 December 2022 to Monday 2…
Counting down the top of 5 posts of 2022 on Library Connect: #1 – Research and roller derby: Meet Dr Adele Pavlidis
Thursday
22nd December
2022
As the year draws to an end, we’re counting down the five top Library Connect blog posts from 2022.
Count down the top of 2022 on Library Connect: #2 – Griffith University: Producing great legal minds for 30 years
Wednesday
21st December
2022
As the year draws to an end, we’re counting down the five top Library Connect blog posts from 2022.
Count down the top of 2022 on Library Connect: #3 – Promoting physical activity in adults with mental illness— Meet Dr Justin Chapman
Tuesday
20th December
2022
We’re counting down the five most popular Library Connect blog posts from 2022. Library Connect is your one-stop-shop for…
Count down the top of 2022 on Library Connect: #4 – National Reconciliation Week 2022—Be Brave. Make Change
Monday
19th December
2022
As end of the year approaches, we’re counting down the five most popular Library Connect blog posts from 2022.
Count down the top of 2022 on Library Connect: #5 – Improving the lives of people with disability—Meet Dr Camila Shirota and Ms Kelsey Chapman
Friday
16th December
2022
As the year draws to an end, we’re counting down the five top Library Connect blog posts from 2022.
New Library opening hours are coming for Nathan and Gold Coast campuses!
Monday
12th December
2022
From 12 December 2022, new Library opening hours are in effect at our Nathan and Gold Coast campuses. You…
Dignity, freedom and justice for all: Commemorating Human Rights Day
Friday
9th December
2022
10 December is Human Rights Day, which commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration…
Let’s end violence against women and girls
Thursday
24th November
2022
25 November is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This day marks the…
Griffith Review 78: A Matter of Taste
Tuesday
22nd November
2022
Food is more than a matter of taste. Edited by Dr Carody Culver, Griffith Review…
Find answers to your study or research questions 24/7
Thursday
17th November
2022
What is the difference between a reference list and a bibliography? What is academic…
Remembrance Day—Lest We Forget
Friday
11th November
2022
At 11 am on 11 November every year, people across the Commonwealth nations, Belgium and France observe a minute’s…
Welcome to O-Week! Get to know your Library!
Thursday
3rd November
2022
A good way to learn about the various resources, services and spaces the Library has on offer is by…
Welcome to Library Orientation! Here’s how the Library can help you
Tuesday
1st November
2022
We all know that starting university for the first time—or returning to your studies after some time away—can be…
Library opening hours for T2 study and exam weeks
Friday
7th October
2022
Exams are coming up and the Library is here to help with extended opening hours. Our opening hours from…
GRO highlights: Reducing the environmental impact of the plastics in your clothes
Thursday
22nd September
2022
Often when we think about sustainability and our impact on the environment, our thoughts turn to energy usage, recycling…
Teaching support: New mini guides for Reading lists are now available
Friday
16th September
2022
Editing your Reading list is now easier with the new mini guides! The mini guides are built into the…
Find the resources you need using the Library catalogue
Thursday
15th September
2022
If you’re looking for resources for your studies or research, the Library catalogue is a great…
Tame your stress for success
Wednesday
14th September
2022
With assignments looming and exams fast approaching it’s easy for your stress levels to start running wild. Here are…
Clever canines and ingenious architecture: Your monthly good news
Tuesday
6th September
2022
Two Toowoomba-based springer spaniels have been credited with protecting Bundaberg’s turtle colony from foxes and other invasive predatory species. …
Respect each other and our Library spaces
Wednesday
31st August
2022
With six libraries across five physical campuses, the Library has spaces to suit all your study needs, whether you…
Speech Pathology Week—good communication, better communities
Sunday
21st August
2022
Did you know that an estimated 1.2 million Australians live with a communication disability? These limitations…
Keep track of your borrowing history using this great new feature in the Library catalogue
Thursday
18th August
2022
Would you like to keep track of the books you’ve borrowed…
Refresh and rejuvenate this mid-trimester break
Monday
15th August
2022
It’s mid-trimester break, so now’s the time to recharge your batteries before diving into the second half of T2.
Good news! Aussie twitchers rejoice at the reappearance of the endangered Gouldian finch
Monday
8th August
2022
No, not Twitch streamers (though we’re sure they’d be excited about this too)—we’re referring to twitchers: twitcher…
Look after your wellbeing this trimester
Wednesday
3rd August
2022
Trimester 2 is now under way, and amidst the excitement of starting new courses, meeting new classmates and knowing…
Are you following us?
Tuesday
2nd August
2022
Follow our blog Library Connect to find out everything you need to know about what’s going on at the…
Brisbane and Logan Show holidays
Monday
1st August
2022
It’s show time! Here are the upcoming changes to the Library’s opening hours. Logan Show holiday …
Rewrite. Renew. Reimagine—this Library and Information Week
Monday
25th July
2022
Library and Information Week, 25 – 31 July, is an opportunity to learn more about your Library and discover…
It’s your Library and we’re here to help: The on-campus experience.
Thursday
14th July
2022
On campus and looking for a safe, friendly space to study? Here at the Library, we…
Welcome to the Library! Your guide to orientation for Trimester 2 2022
Monday
11th July
2022
Welcome to O-Week! The Library is here to help you prepare for university studies and provide a productive and…
Keep up to date with Griffith’s newly updated Social Media Guides
Friday
8th July
2022
Whether you’re a student or staff member, we all have a responsibility to behave online in ways…
Good news! Tasmanian devil breeding program success and a breakthrough in rock art detection via machine learning
Monday
4th July
2022
The DevilComeback breeding program has experienced its second successful year, with nine new Tasmanian devil joeys…
Exams are done – enjoy your vacation!
Friday
24th June
2022
You’ve put in the hard work to make it through Trimester 1, now it’s time to enjoy your vacation!…
The Library is undertaking an upgrade
Friday
17th June
2022
Over the next couple of weeks, you will see some changes in the Library. Next week (20-24 June), the existing…
Good news! It’s Queensland Day and Australia’s first marine wildlife cell bank has been established
Monday
6th June
2022
Queensland Day is a celebration of Queensland’s past, present and future. Commemorated annually on 6 June, Queensland…
Library opening hours for study and exam weeks
Wednesday
1st June
2022
Exams are coming up and the Library is here to help with extended opening hours. Our opening hours from…
National Reconciliation Week 2022—Be Brave. Make Change.
Friday
27th May
2022
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this post may mention and contain the images of deceased…
National Sorry Day
Thursday
26th May
2022
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this post may mention and contain the images of deceased…
Together we can make our spaces safe and welcoming
Monday
23rd May
2022
After two long years of lockdowns, restrictions and learning online, the easing of COVID restrictions from the start of…
Fun, fast and fierce: The origins of the Nathan Dash
Wednesday
18th May
2022
On 21 April the Nathan Dash 2022 took place. This is a 660 metre sprint through…
Good news! Going green with compostable nappies and a carbon negative milestone
Monday
9th May
2022
Nappies are one of the world’s biggest waste problems. In Australia, almost 800 million disposable nappies…
Privacy Awareness Week 2022—Privacy: The foundation of trust
Monday
2nd May
2022
This week (2-8 May) is Privacy Awareness Week (PAW), an annual event to raise awareness about…
Library spaces—a place for everyone!
Thursday
28th April
2022
Whether you’re looking for some solitude or collaborating with classmates, the Library has a place for everyone. You’re always…
Lest we forget—ANZAC Day
Monday
25th April
2022
Today, 25 April, is Anzac Day, the national day of remembrance for Australians and New Zealanders…
Significant days recognise creativity and intellectual property
Saturday
23rd April
2022
This month there are two dates celebrating books and intellectual property. World Book and Copyright Day…
Library opening hours for ANZAC Day
Friday
22nd April
2022
All Griffith Library locations will be open at reduced hours during the ANZAC Day public holiday on Monday 25…
Set yourself up for success on your next assignment with these writing tips
Tuesday
19th April
2022
Starting a new assignment can be a little overwhelming. The best way to set yourself up for success is…
Easter opening hours 2022
Monday
11th April
2022
Most of our Griffith Library locations will be closed from Friday 15 April to Monday 18 April and will…
Forty years of supporting students living with disability
Wednesday
6th April
2022
In 1981, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) conducted its first national survey of Australians living with a disability.
Orientation is over, but help is still at hand
Wednesday
23rd March
2022
Did you miss out on Library Orientation, or are you suffering from information overload and have forgotten where to…
Meet the Library Campus Services team—they’re here to help
Wednesday
9th March
2022
Our Library Campus Services team are your first port of call for any Library queries. Working across six campus…
Welcome to the Library! Your guide to Orientation for Trimester 1 2022
Monday
7th March
2022
Welcome to O-Week! The Library is here to help you prepare for university studies and provide a productive and…
Need answers? AskUs is the place to start
Friday
4th March
2022
It’s normal to feel a bit overwhelmed when starting university for the first time, plus navigating unfamiliar websites can…
Update: Our Digital Library is still available
Thursday
3rd March
2022
Due to the current weather event across South-East Queensland all our libraries will be closed until Monday 7 March. …
Griffith Review 75: Learning Curves
Monday
14th February
2022
From preschool to postgrad, from private to public, and from sandstone to the school of life, what do the…
Nathan Library closure on 30 January
Thursday
27th January
2022
Due to maintenance work occurring on campus, the Nathan Library will be closed on Sunday 30 January 2022. Library…
Library hours—Australia Day
Monday
24th January
2022
The Library will be closed on Wednesday 26 January for Australia Day and will reopen on Thursday 27 January. …
Stay on top of your studies in 2022
Friday
14th January
2022
Get the most out of your studies at Griffith in 2022 with our self-help study tools and tips. We…
Welcome back to 2022
Wednesday
12th January
2022
It’s a new year and all Library services have reopened for 2022, with campus libraries open and our friendly…
See you in 2022!
Thursday
23rd December
2021
The Library would like to wish everyone a joyous and safe holiday period! Our campus Library services will…
Upcoming changes to Library chat
Monday
13th December
2021
This week you may notice some changes to Library chat. To continue to provide you with easy access to live chats…
International Day of People with Disability
Friday
3rd December
2021
Did you know? 18% of Australians live with disability. That’s 1 in 6, or approximately 4.4…
Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect! Orange the World to help eliminate violence against women
Thursday
25th November
2021
Did you know that almost 1 in 3 women and girls experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime? (…
Did you know we are more than books?
Tuesday
23rd November
2021
When most people imagine a library, they picture dozens of shelves teeming with books. While a delightful view, 21st-century libraries…
World Toilet Day
Friday
19th November
2021
In Australia, most of us take safe, hygienic access to a toilet for granted. People living in other parts of the…
Queensland Research Bazaar Events: 24-26 November
Thursday
18th November
2021
Queensland Research Bazaar (ResBaz) 2021 is coming up! ResBaz is a skill and community-building festival where researchers come together to…
Remembrance Day 2021
Thursday
11th November
2021
The 11th of November is Remembrance Day. On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, a…
Meet our Library Services team
Monday
8th November
2021
Whether you’re returning to your studies in Trimester 3 or you’re a new student experiencing university for the first time, our…
Griffith Review 74: Escape Routes
Tuesday
2nd November
2021
Sometimes, we all need to get away… From mermaids and space matriarchs to fresh starts and flights…
International Open Access Week
Monday
25th October
2021
This week is International Open Access Week! This year’s theme, ‘It Matters How We Open Knowledge: Building Structural Equity’,…
Five more tips for looking after yourself
Wednesday
13th October
2021
Last week we brought you our top five tips for looking after your physical and mental wellbeing while studying,…
World Habitat Day 2021
Monday
4th October
2021
Today, 4 October 2021, is World Habitat Day. When you hear the term ‘habitat’ you most likely think of natural…
Looking back, 50 years on: A new university for Brisbane
Thursday
30th September
2021
Did you know that Griffith University was meant to be part of the University of Queensland (UQ)? Originally,…
Student animation showcase in the Library
Monday
27th September
2021
This month the Library is proud to be showcasing the creative talents of a selection of Griffith Film School’s 2018 Animation graduates. If…
Griffith Review 73: Hey, Utopia!
Wednesday
15th September
2021
What are the possibilities and pitfalls of imagining a better future? Where will it take us next? And do…
Are they really OK? Ask them today
Thursday
9th September
2021
Today is R U OK? Day and this year the message is: Are they really OK? Ask them today. Do…
Today is National Threatened Species Day
Tuesday
7th September
2021
On 7 September 1936, the last Tasmanian tiger died in Hobart Zoo, signaling the extinction of the thylacine species. Sixty years later…
Uni Mental Health and Wellbeing Week
Monday
6th September
2021
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…
Celebrate stories and language this Indigenous Literacy Day
Wednesday
1st September
2021
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…
Keep the conversation going this Wear It Purple Day!
Friday
27th August
2021
Today, 27 August 2021, is Wear It Purple Day! This day is an opportunity to show our support…
Gold Coast Show holiday
Wednesday
25th August
2021
Library opening hours at the Gold Coast campus will be reduced to 10 am – 4 pm on Friday 27 August 2021 for the…
Communication is everyone’s right: Speech Pathology Week 22 – 28 August
Monday
23rd August
2021
Communication is essential to a person’s development and quality of life. Being able to share information and be understood…
The Institute for Glycomics: Celebrating 21 years of making a difference
Monday
16th August
2021
Established 21 years ago through Griffith University and Queensland Government investment, the Institute for Glycomics has become one of Australia’s flagship multidisciplinary…
Share your Library experience and you could receive a $50 e-voucher!
Friday
13th August
2021
The Library is looking to hear from Griffith students to better understand your current experiences with our services. If you’re…
The Great Griffith Gazette
Wednesday
11th August
2021
Our first staff newsletter, the Great Griffith Gazette (GGG), began circulation in mid-1973—some eighteen months before teaching commenced at Griffith. The Gazette was not…
Negotiating opportunities—Professor Ciaran O’Faircheallaigh, bridging the gap between indigenous culture and commerce
Monday
9th August
2021
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this post mentions and contains images of deceased peoples. …
Today is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples!
Monday
9th August
2021
Did you know? Indigenous peoples are nearly three times more likely to…
Learn how you can help keep our Library spaces safe for everyone
Wednesday
4th August
2021
Everyone has the right to feel welcome, comfortable and safe in our Library spaces. Assault, harassment and disrespectful behaviours are not tolerated at…
The Griffith Digital Library is fully available during lockdown
Wednesday
4th August
2021
Did you know our Library services are still available online despite our campus libraries being closed due to the current South East Queensland COVID-19 lockdown? If you’re studying from home, be sure to…
Discover the best way to contact the Library
Monday
2nd August
2021
Do you have questions about accessing Library resources or developing study skills? The Library is here to help answer…
Acute pain or chronic pain—Can you tell the difference?
Tuesday
27th July
2021
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…
New RNA technology targets the spread of viruses
Tuesday
27th July
2021
We are all familiar with the term DNA, yet many of us may not realise that it is our RNA, or Ribonucleic Acid, that creates the protein vital…
Meet our Researcher Services Librarians!
Wednesday
21st July
2021
Our team of Researcher Services Librarians are research activity and discipline specialists who provide advice, training and support to Higher Degree Research candidates (HDRs) and researchers on how and…
Increase online access to music scores with enhanced Reading list digitisation options
Wednesday
14th July
2021
It’s now even easier to make sheet music available online for your students—as Griffith is a signatory to the Tertiary…
NAIDOC Week 2021—Heal Country!
Sunday
4th July
2021
With the growing conversations around climate change and environmental sustainability, this year’s NAIDOC Week theme Heal Country! seems to have arrived at…
Discover the powerful potential of Unity this Refugee Week
Wednesday
23rd June
2021
The Library invites you to join us in observing Refugee Week, which runs from Sunday 20…
T1 student vacation Library opening hours
Monday
21st June
2021
It’s vacation time! Congratulations on making it through Trimester 1. We hope you enjoy a well-earned break. During…
Can changing your gut bacteria reduce your allergies?
Thursday
17th June
2021
For World Allergy Week, 13 – 19 June, we chat with Dr Amanda Cox who is part of the Griffith…
International Men’s Health Week
Tuesday
15th June
2021
International Men’s Health Week 2021 is 14 – 20 June. This week serves to increase awareness of …
World Blood Donor Day
Monday
14th June
2021
Did you know it’s World Blood Donor Day? Established in 2005 by the World Health Organization, World Blood…
It’s World Oceans Day!
Tuesday
8th June
2021
Did you know that the ocean covers 70% of the planet and produces at least 50% of our oxygen? Those are…
World Environment Day 2021—‘Reimagine. Recreate. Restore.’
Saturday
5th June
2021
Dr Ed Morgan, Griffith Research Fellow at the Cities Research Institute.Image courtesy of Dr Ed Morgan. Reimagine.
Everything you need to know about Mabo Day
Thursday
3rd June
2021
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this post mentions and contains images of deceased peoples. Today,…
Need extra study time on campus? We’ve extended our opening hours for Week 12 and T1 exams
Monday
31st May
2021
During Week 12 and the Trimester 1 study and exam period—from 31 May 2021 to 18 June 2021—the Library has extended our opening hours…
Take action this National Reconciliation Week
Wednesday
26th May
2021
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this post may mention and contain the images of deceased peoples.
Full text links unavailable? You can still access online resources with the Library
Monday
24th May
2021
Some of the Library’s full text links may be unavailable this Sunday 30 May 2021 from 1 pm to Monday 31 May 2021 at 1 pm. This is due to planned…
Look out for your wellbeing and indulge in some self-care and mindfulness
Monday
24th May
2021
It’s nearly the end of trimester! Well done for making it this far. While this is a time…
Promoting a healthy economy within community—Meet Dr Jean Spinks, Research Fellow at the Centre for Applied Health Economics.
Wednesday
19th May
2021
This month, the Library spoke with Dr Jean Spinks about her research, what inspires her and the advice she…
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia
Monday
17th May
2021
Today is IDAHOBIT! The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia. This is a day to celebrate LGBTQIA+…
Making Library spaces safe for all of us
Wednesday
12th May
2021
Everyone has the right to feel welcome, comfortable and safe in our Library spaces. All…
What’s the T? Meet the Griffith University Tea Lady!
Tuesday
11th May
2021
During the Second World War, ‘Tea Ladies’ were employed throughout the United Kingdom (UK). Their purpose? To boost efficiency and…
International Day of the Midwife 2021
Wednesday
5th May
2021
Did you know, in 2020 Griffith’s School of Nursing and Midwifery was ranked 1st in Australia…
Privacy Awareness Week: Do you know if you’re oversharing?
Tuesday
4th May
2021
Privacy Awareness Week 2021 runs from 3 – 9 May, and this year’s campaign is a timely reminder to…
Labour Day opening hours
Friday
30th April
2021
Source: Pixabay.com The Library will remain open at the Gold Coast and Nathan libraries for the Labour Day public…
Griffith Review 72: States of Mind
Tuesday
27th April
2021
The latest edition of Griffith Review is States of Mind, a collection of works showcasing deeply personal…
World Malaria Day 2021—‘Zero malaria starts with me’
Sunday
25th April
2021
‘Zero malaria starts with me’ and ‘Zero Malaria – Draw the Line Against Malaria’ are the rallying slogans for …
Meet our Library Specialists!
Wednesday
21st April
2021
Our Library Specialists are experts in assisting students with their research and study needs. Comprised of Librarians, Learning Advisers…
Update on accessing Standards Australia Online
Monday
19th April
2021
On Monday 19 April 2021, Standards Australia Online is moving to a new platform called Techstreet. …
The Library is here to help 24/7
Monday
19th April
2021
Here at the Library we have everything you’ll need to succeed with your studies, and our resources are…
Get to know your Library team
Friday
16th April
2021
We are proud to have a team of experienced staff across six campus libraries who bring a wide range…
Early detection is the answer this Oral Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Samuel Thambar explains
Thursday
15th April
2021
From a young age, Samuel Thambar knew he wanted to become a doctor. Inspired by his …
Queensland College of Art Celebrates 140 Years of Teaching
Tuesday
6th April
2021
This year, Griffith University celebrates 140 years of teaching at the Queensland College of Art (QCA). …
Easter opening hours 2021
Tuesday
30th March
2021
Library Services will be closed from Friday 2 April to Monday 5 April and will reopen Tuesday 6 …
On World Water Day take a moment to think about your water footprint
Monday
22nd March
2021
To understand the value of water and the impact of your water footprint, you need to look at how you…
Harmony Week: Everyone belongs!
Monday
15th March
2021
Harmony Week, 15 – 21 March 2021, is a time dedicated to celebrating Australia’s…
First day of teaching at Griffith University
Wednesday
10th March
2021
Image from the Griffith Archive collection ‘First, here’s an exercise for you…’ These were Professor Emeritus David Pegg’s opening words…
‘Choose to Challenge’ this International Women’s Day
Monday
8th March
2021
Every day we see the power of both the individual and the collective in addressing issues such as…
Check out your Library this O-Week
Monday
1st March
2021
Welcome to O–Week! While you enjoy the challenge of finding your way around campus, don’t forget the…