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Griffith University has been made aware of alumni from some Australian universities being asked to disclose their credit card details over the telephone by someone claiming to represent that University.
Griffith University does not charge for Alumni registration, and membership of our overarching Alumni Network is free worldwide.  You can always check on the name of any person purporting to be a staff member here: and just type the name in the search box.
If you believe you have been contacted by somebody who claims to represent Griffith University but does not seem legitimate, please send us an email to let us know.
Alternatively, you can phone us on +61 7 555 27473.

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Creating knowledge that transforms lives.
With a new purpose, direction and name, the Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery’s vision to be a world-leading hub targeting the most devastating global diseases with outstanding people and resources is on its way.
Officially unveiled by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, who has generously visited the Institute twice in two months, the new name positions the GRIDD to be a highly networked facility dedicated to developing innovative solutions that lead to translational outcomes and saving lives.
Ms Palaszczuk said for more than 20 years the Institute had been at the forefront of drug research, leading new discoveries and making inroads in the global biotechnology sector.
“Now as GRIDD it will continue to grow Queensland’s reputation as a science and innovation hub, with researchers advancing major scientific discovery such as treatments with stem cells for spinal cord injury,” she said.
“The new name positions the institute for the opportunities ahead and clearly

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For the first time, Griffith University’s Annual Appeal has topped $100,000 in donations.
The record-breaking mark was reached this week, less than two months after the 2017 appeal was launched.
And with the appeal running until the end of the year, the amount already raised guarantees the provision of 40 Griffith Futures Scholarships for students who excel in their studies despite facing personal or financial disadvantage.
Administered through the Students’ Future Fund, each scholarship is worth $5000, with the University matching every donation dollar for dollar.
The success of the 2017 appeal so far follows on from another record-breaking year in 2016 when $85,659 was raised.

To donate to the 2017 Annual Appeal, click here.

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Engagement) Professor Martin Betts thanked donors for their remarkable generosity.
“This is truly something to celebrate because it represents donors’ belief in our students, in the power of education and in our University,” said Professor Betts.
“This outcome confirms how

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Australia’s Chief Scientist acknowledges that 70% of jobs in the future will require employees to have related skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
The jobs forecasts in Queensland; by The Australian Institute (April 2016), suggest 20% growth by 2019, with particular emphasis around professional, scientific and technical services, equating to an additional 36,700 jobs state-wide.
To complement these trends, Griffith University’s Sciences faculty is unveiling a unique suite of double degrees to enhance the employability prospects of its graduates.
Regional Queensland and northern New South Wales will have the opportunity to find out more about these new degree programs, as Griffith Sciences Group hits the road during its inaugural ‘Future-proof your career, The Griffith STEM Roadshow’ starting in Ipswich on Thursday 13 July 2017.
“With the continued acceleration in scientific discovery, coupled with the ongoing impact of technological disruption, means individuals with STEM skills will have an advantage in the highly competitive

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Griffith Law School recommends that any Constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples must be informed by an understanding of their ‘ancient sovereignty’.
In a statement released during NAIDOC week, the Griffith Law School called on Australia’s political leaders to work towards the goals expressed in the historic ‘Uluru Statement from the Heart’.
Amending the Constitution, to give Australia’s First Peoples a voice, is an important and overdue step needed to advance reconciliation according to the Griffith Law School.
Griffith Law School has also pledged to support the work outlined by the Uluru Statement through its own teaching, research and advocacy work in promoting justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Full statement from the Griffith Law School
Griffith Law School accepts the invitation expressed in the recent Uluru Statement from the Heart, to walk with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as part of ‘a movement of the Australian people for a better

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Professor Peter Creed began professional life as a practitioner working with adolescents and adults who were displaced, confused about their life direction, or struggling with their careers. These interests carried over to research in the areas of career development, career progress, and career achievement. We spent five minutes with Peter to learn a little more….
In what area/s does your research interests lie?
My recent research interests have focused on the application of goal setting/ self-regulation theories …to understand how individuals set and adjust their career and life goals and manage the consequences of goal disruption, such as how they deal with negative affect[s] and implement behaviour change to reduce stress and improve performance.
[My] studies with young adults (including…[those] with special needs, e.g., youth in-care, hard-of hearing adolescents) have focused on career development and disruption and career transition, [and specifically], career distress, self-perceived employability, career calling, career-related feedback, goal importance, goal disengagement,

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Andrew O’Neil, Professor of Political Science with Griffith Business School
North Korea’s announcement that it has successfully tested a ballistic missile with an intercontinental range has been highly anticipated for some time. Despite a string of recent highly publicised failures, the country’s missile testing program has been coming along in leaps and bounds over the past three decades.
Professor Andrew O’Neil
Yesterday’s flight-test of the Hwasong-14 was intended to send a strong signal to the US – it occurred on 4 July – that the Kim Jong-un regime now possesses the option of striking the continental United States with a nuclear warhead if it chooses to do so.
But we should probably be a little cautious in concluding Pyongyang’s claim is necessarily credible. Its announcement of the test noted the missile flew just 933km; the accepted minimum range of an ICBM is 5,500km, and Los Angeles is just under 10,000km. That said, the

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Move over Spiderman and Captain America – there’s a new superhero in town, Kid Phantom.
Griffith Film School animation lecturer Dr Paul Mason grew up devouring comic books. Now the talented illustrator has been chosen by Frew Comics to reboot the adventures of The Phantom.
Kid Phantom is the  first spin-off of The Phantom in its 81-year-history, and Paul admits that re-imagining The Phantom for a new generation was a daunting prospect.
“I was very nervous about tackling such an iconic character – there are people out there who are big fans and real traditionalists who have been reading The Phantom for years,” he says.
“There is a real nostalgic connection to this character, and taking it on was intimidating at first.
“It’s been a real learning curve for me, but it’s great that a company like Frew have embraced local creators and are passionate about creating new stories.
“It’s been a lot of long hours,

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Teacher knowledge of autism-related behaviour is a key factor in successful classroom outcomes.
PhD candidate Libby Macdonald from Griffith University and The Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC), said with about 73 per cent of students on the autism spectrum enrolled in mainstream schools in Australia, the focus should be on ensuring all teachers and students are supported in an environment.
“There is evidence that all children benefit from having students with disabilities in the classrooms,” she said.
“They can learn more about other members of their community, and become more understanding and tolerant by witnessing and contributing to the care and support of children with different needs.
“If there are concerns about the impact of having students with disabilities in our classrooms, perhaps the focus should be on providing additional teaching and professional development resources rather than singling out a student or group of students.”
Ms Macdonald said strategies designed for use

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