Griffith University supports the Sustainable Development Goals

Peace Justice and Strong Institutions

Catherine Griffiths: Out of Line

11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

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

Water Leadership Program 2025

6 - Clean Water and Sanitation

The Water Leadership Program (WLP) is an award-winning program that helps emerging leaders to develop the ability to exert influence, drive change and advance challenging integrated water management projects – abilities associated with the most effective integrated water management leaders. The WLP is a feedback-intensive, 10-month professional development program,… Read More

Yuriyal Bridgeman: yubilong(mi)bilongyu

11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

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

r e a: NATIVE

11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

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

Duty of Care

10 - Reduced Inequalities

In the art world, there’s a new emphasis on care, with a focus on gentle attentiveness and good works, and a fear of triggering hurt. Care has become a buzzword and is being used to reset policy and practice. However, too often, the complexity and troublesomeness of care are smoothed… Read More

Australia Awards South Asia and Mongolia Policy Essentials for Senior Executives (Bhutan) Short Course

16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

The Australia Awards Short Course acknowledges Bhutan as a unique country, guided by its strong cultural principles and focus on national happiness, in addition to sustainable economic development and prosperity. The course was designed to align with the Government of Bhutan’s Thirteenth Five Year Plan and its priorities of developing… Read More

Taring Padi: Tanah Tumpah Darah

4 - Quality Education

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