Griffith University supports the Sustainable Development Goals
In 2024 we finalised a six-year-long project to repaint and preserve an artwork that has been in the Griffith University Art Collection since 1979. The second public artwork commissioned by Griffith University, Alun Leach-Jones’s ‘Crossing to Capricorn’ (1979) has been installed in various locations at Brisbane South (Nathan) as the… Read More
Local Aboriginal artist collective proppaNOW invited Indonesian artsworker collective Taring Padi to come to Brisbane to collaborate during a month-long residency on the design and execution of a large-scale banner ‘Ngaliya Budjong Djarra’ (Our Mother Earth) 2023-24, which was displayed on the western façade of Griffith University Art Museum (GUAM). Read More
The event was sponsored by the Smith Family’s SmArts program, which aims to raise students’ education by connecting students in years 8 to 12 who are interested in creative arts and was facilitated by QCAD’s Dr Sally Molloy, it was the first time Logan had hosted a SmArts program.
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 Worker Learner Podcast is an initiative of the Griffith University Professional Learning Hub. The content includes stories and insights about working life, hosted by Griffith University academics. It features remarkable guests who are making a significant impact in their fields. The conversations not only discuss the skills needed for… Read More
Primary healthcare centres, known as PUSKESMAS, in Indonesia, are at the forefront of the current climate crisis. CORE-STEP is a collaborative project between Griffith University and Universitas Syiah Kuala in Banda Aceh, Indonesia that aims to strengthen the resilience of PUSKESMAS in response to impacts of climate change. CORE-STEP has… Read More
The Infinity Blue, consisting of The New Ireland Mangrove and Seagrass Biodiversity Conservation; and Livelihoods and Blue Carbon Project, aims to create a proposal that is ready for investment in blue carbon offsets for the international market. The project is funded by the Australian Government in partnership with the International… Read More
The Primary Forest & Climate Program is a collaboration among research institutes, civil society organisations, and First Nations Peoples. This program focuses on tackling one of the world’s most urgent challenges, which lies at the intersection of the climate and biodiversity crises through protecting the planet’s remaining primary forests. The… Read More
As Griffith approaches it’s 50th anniversary we relect on the thriving community of artists, designers, musicians, performers and others who are shaping and changing the creative landscape of Brisbane. With arts education under pressure to demonstrate its relevance, Griffith has maintained its commitment to education across a range of creative… Read More
In the Pacific, the Pacific Resilience Partnership (PRP) recognizes the importance of strengthening engagement and cooperation in water security as a key determinant of resilience through the establishment of a Pacific Resilience Water Security Technical Working Group (WSTWG) to facilitate multi-sectoral collaboration and engagement. A key objective of the WSTWG… Read More