Leading Griffith University researchers have been honoured at the Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Awards held at the Gold Coast campus.
The awards were presented by Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Ned Pankhurst and Chancellor, Mr Henry Smerdon AM.
“Tonight’s nominees and winners are only part of Griffith’s research excellence story,” Professor Pankhurst said.
“I am sure you all agree that the 2016 Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Awards showcase just the tip of the University’s proud research legacy.
“On behalf of the University, I take great pleasure in congratulating the winners and commend the far-reaching benefits and diversity of your research.”
Excellence in Research Leadership
The award for excellence in research leadership was awarded to Professor Paul Taçon, Director of Griffith University’s Place, Evolution and Rock Art Heritage Unit.
For more than 36 years, Professor Taçon has been exploring the rock art sites of Australia and south-east Asia, while collaborating with Indigenous people in archaeological research.
In 2016 alone,
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