The Gold Coast is celebrating one year until the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018).
To mark this special occasion Griffith University joined the community at a gala event at Surfers Paradise Beach, with appearances from our elite athletes and internship students.
Elite athletes Madi Wilson and Emma McKeon in the new Griffith University Aquatic Centre at Gold Coast campus.
Griffith’s new $16 million Aquatic Centre has also been opened as part of the celebrations.
Vice Chancellor and President Professor Ian O’Connor said Griffith University had been a part of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games journey from its early stages and was proud to work with the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) as the official University partner for the Games.
“Through our partnership, Griffith is able to offer students unique and meaningful internships with GOLDOC, as well as sporting and academic scholarships, staff secondments and research opportunities,” he said.
“The Commonwealth Games provide a wonderful
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