Some of the best names in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) research will offer valuable insight into various fields of study when Griffith University’s STEM Showcase touches down in Mackay on May 29 and Rockhampton on May 30.
Griffith University experts with expertise in wide-ranging STEM industries including engineering, environmental science, aviation, IT and urban planning will be on hand to answer prospective students’ questions into the diverse programs offered at the Brisbane, Gold Coast and Logan campuses.
Associate Professor Gui Lohmann said, who is the head of Aviation at Griffith University, said the STEM Showcase is a fantastic way for future students to explore the many scientific careers available to them through one-on-one time with Griffith’s STEM experts.
“The STEM Showcase is the only travelling showcase where prospective students in regional locations can ask an expert face to face who has relevant advice for their dream career,” Associate Professor Lohmann said.
“For example,
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Challenge yourself with the Griffith Sport Logan Fun Run
For Bachelor of Physiotherapy student Tiana Holder, the Griffith Sport Logan Fun Run is an auspicious occasion as it’s the final day of her 365-day exercise challenge.
Tiana Holder is taking part in the Logan Fun Run on the final day of her 365-day exercise challenge.
“I decided to take up this goal as I had been doing various fitness programs without finishing any of them,’’ she says.
“So I set myself the challenge of doing some form of exercise every day, whether running, cycling or cross-fit. The Griffith Sport Logan Fun Run is the perfect way to finish as I want to end it with a bang!”
Tiana has documented her fitness journey on Instagram and told her family and friends what she was planning. “That meant I was accountable and had more motivation to do it,” she says.
Was she tired of having to exercise every single day? “Well, it became a habit
Turn over a new LEAF at the 2018 Logan Eco Action Festival
Glossy black-cockatoo research and an innovative native plants app will be on show when Griffith University hosts the 2018 Logan Eco Action Festival, also known as LEAF.
Professor Catherine Pickering, an expert in nature-based tourism and recreation with the Environmental Futures Research Institute (EFRI) who is head of the Ecology and Evolution discipline, along with Dr Guy Castley, who is also from EFRI, will be on hand to demonstrate and discuss the groNATIVE app and the important research work into glossy black-cockatoo conservation at the festival, which will be held at the Logan campus on Sunday, May 27.
LEAF is an interactive community festival designed to empower attendees to find new ways to decrease their environmental footprint. The festival theme for 2018 is ‘Rethink the future’.
LEAF offers attendees access to eco businesses, demonstrations, workshops, children’s activities and live music.
Costa Georgiadis from ABC’s Gardening Australia will be a special guest at this year’s event.
What: Logan Eco Action
Griffith helps Qld Tourism tackle climate change in new plan
Griffith University has taken a pivotal role in shaping the future of tourism in Queensland, aiding in the development of a new Climate Change Adaptation Plan released today.
Griffith Institute for Tourism director Professor Susanne Becken served as the primary author of the newly unveiled Queensland Tourism Climate Change Response Plan, which draws on 20 years of research into climate change and tourism.
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council-led plan, which was also drafted in partnership with Department of Environment and Science, examines the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for operators, travellers and other tourism stakeholders in navigating the changing world around us.
The plan considers short- and medium-term time frames (2030), as well as accounting for long-term goals to meet the state’s zero-net-emissions target by 2050.
According to the report, the most direct climate change-related risks facing the local tourism market are physical impacts, be they acute (e.g. cyclones, floods) or chronic (e.g.
Griffith couple a perfect fit for fitness success
Greg and Sheree Young started their Body Science health and nutrition brand in a suburban garage. From such humble beginnings, the rise to what today is a multi-million-dollar company is testament to staying true to one’s dreams and values.
Partners in life and business, Griffith University graduates Greg and Sheree established Body Science in 1999. The Gold Coast-based company now employs 40 staff under the guidance of Greg as Product and Marketing Director and Sheree as General Manager and Chief Financial Officer.
“Customers know they can put their faith in our brand,” says Sheree. “Our health is one of the most valuable things we have, and people know they can’t just put that in the hands of anyone.
“Our products are always something special. They have integrity and are what they say they are. We formulate products that we believe in, and that provides true results.”
Sheree completed a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at
Meaghan brings young energy, ideas to Parliament
Meaghan Scanlon was just 24 when she created history as the youngest female elected to the Queensland Parliament. Now six months into her term, she remains firmly focused on her goals and what it means to represent her community.
“I became involved in politics because I thought I could change the world,” says the Griffith University graduate. “And while I still think that, I acknowledge that reform is hard and it takes time. It is not easy to change people’s minds and it is not easy to change institutions or laws.
“However, hard work, compassion and dedication create success and I’ll keep striving to make a difference.”
After being elected as the Labor Party Member for Gaven at the November 2017 State Election, Meaghan Scanlon MP is now Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development. Not only is she the youngest woman to sit in the State Parliament, she is the second youngest MP
Queensland College of Art Director Message – May 2018
At the Queensland College of Art (QCA) we value the diversity of our students, our community partnerships, and our strong links with creative industries. 2018 has already seen some outstanding opportunities and outcomes for our students, and I am proud to be able to bring these to you in our latest eNews.
The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) was the biggest event in Australia this decade and provided a myriad of world class opportunities for our students, some of which I have highlighted here.
QCA Photography students produced a series of large scale images which were on display at the GC2018 Main Media Centre that hosted press representatives from around the globe, providing a backdrop for live crosses and interviews during the Games, and offering students unprecedented exposure for their work.
The Australian athletes’ formal wear was given a distinctive twist, with QCA alumnus, Jenna Lee’s unique artwork emblazoned on the ties, scarves, belts
Award marks a lifetime of ground-breaking ecological research
One of Griffith University’s brightest minds in ecology has been awarded a prestigious award to mark a lifetime of achievement in biological diversity research discoveries.
Emeritus Professor Roger Kitching AM was awarded the Gregor Johann Mendel Medal for the Advancement of Biological Sciences by Czech Academy of Sciences. This is the highest award in biology offered by the Academy. Previous awardees have included Nobel laureates and distinguished biologists from around the world. Professor Kitching traveled to Prague to receive the award.
The award honours Professor Kitching’s international reputation and distinguished career in ecology, in which his research on food webs and the ecological factors that define the amount of biological diversity sustained by ecosystems are among his most noted achievements.
Credit: Jáchimová foto
“It’s great recognition for my work with students and colleagues, especially coming from a distinguished academy overseas,” Professor Kitching said.
“Our research work has changed the way we look at the complexities
Griffith Review welcomes new editor
Griffith Review has announced the appointment of Associate Professor Ashley Hay as its new editor, succeeding founding editor Julianne Schultz, who will take on the role of publisher for the highly regarded current affairs and culture quarterly.
Dr Hay is a distinguished author, journalist and editor with a unique set of skills across literature, science and current affairs.
She said she welcomed the opportunity to take on the editorship of Griffith Review, describing her new role as a “dream job”.
“Griffith Review has made such a major contribution to the writing and public affairs world over the past fifteen years,” Dr Hay said.
“I welcome the opportunity to build on this tradition and ensure that the quarterly continues to thrive and adapt to changing circumstances and opportunities.
“This publication is needed more than ever as the media and publishing world changes – we need the stories, we need the background that comes from extended exploration
Griffith grad captures street style
For Queensland College of Art photography graduate Katie Fergus, the most interesting fashion is captured on the street, rather than the catwalk.
Katie has carved out a successful career as street-style photographer – documenting the designers, editors and off-duty models who grace the catwalks and fill the front row at fashion events.
After working with a wedding photographer during a gap year after high school, Katie applied to study creative and interactive media at the QCA’s Gold Coast campus.
“The degree allowed me the flexibility to explore lots of different options and test the waters,” she said.
“My time at the QCA helped me develop all the technical skills you need, but most importantly, it taught me how to tell a story with images,” she said.
After graduation, Katie moved to Melbourne. She collaborated on shoots with a few fashion-forward friends, and soon found herself in demand from Australian fashion bloggers and boutique labels, who commissioned her