Goal 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

In 2026 we finalised a project to relocate a public artwork that was previously installed on Mt Gravatt campus in 1980. The sandstone sculpture, Antone Bruinsma ‘Moon Dance’ (c.1980), is now positioned along the Johnson Path on Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. Bruinsma studied at the Queensland College of Art… Read More

In 2026 we finalised a project to relocate a public artwork that was previously installed on Mt Gravatt campus in 1980. The sandstone sculpture, Antone Bruinsma Moon Dance (c.1980), is now positioned along the Johnson Path on Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. Bruinsma studied at the Queensland College of… Read More

In 2026 Griffith University Art Museum (GUAM) was delighted to present ‘Catherine Griffiths: Out of Line’. Curated by Ela Egidy and Megan Patty and touring from the Melbourne School of Design, ‘Catherine Griffiths: Out of Line’ is the largest exhibition of Catherine Griffiths’ work presented in Australia to date. The… Read More

From 21 November 2024 – 15 March 2025, the exhibition ‘Yuriyal Bridgeman: yubilong(mi)bilongyu’ was held at Griffith University Art Museum (GUAM). Bridgeman’s work is deeply anchored in the traditional cultural practices of his Papua New Guinean community while also bringing incisive perspectives to the context of contemporary art. His practice… Read More

From 6 June – 3 August 2024, Griffith University Art Museum hosted ‘r e a: NATIVE’ comprising two interrelated installations delving into the historical and colonial archive. This exhibition coincided with the International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA) which brings together artists, scientists and scholars from around the world… Read More

Led by Logan City Council and supported by Griffith, The Logan Eco Action Festival (LEAF) explores how we can reduce, reuse and recycle to create a more sustainable world and future. Over 5000 visitors enjoyed the markets, workshops, plants for sale, fun activities for kids and the Repair cafe.

The ‘Whole of community approach to addressing domestic violence’ was a community-led initiative to eliminate gender-based violence through education, intervention, and support. The project adopted a partnership approach between community, local government, and Griffith University’s Disrupting Violence Beacon. The project was piloted in the Division 9 region of the Gold… Read More

A pilot program for developing original responsibly sourced exhibition merchandise. The idea being that Jewellery & Small Objects students pitch an idea for a limited edition pendant/pin that responds to a Griffith University Art Museum exhibition or GUAM idea. The selected student develops the pin/pendant in the Jewellery & Small… Read More

This Australia Awards Short Course focused on the environmental sustainability, urbanisation, climate change, energy usage, water management and food security challenges for all cities. Twenty-five participants from across Indonesia travelled to Australia for two weeks as part of the short course, equipping them with important knowledge and principles required to… Read More

This research examines the role of decentralization and gender inclusivity in enhancing climate adaptation efforts at the local level in the Maldives. With over 1,200 dispersed islands, decentralized governance is vital for addressing community-specific needs. However, despite the 2010 Decentralization Act’s intent to empower local councils, challenges such as limited… Read More