Upcoming Events
Orientation
Orientation commences this month, with various informative and fun events scheduled across all five campuses from the week commencing Monday 13th February to make your transition to uni life as seamless as possible.
The Student Orientation Event Finder lists all events by date and campus.
Public Lecture
Topic: The political role of the private business firm: A citizenship perspective
Date: 20 February
Time: 6pm to 7.30pm
Venue: Room 1.23, South Bank Graduate Centre (S07), South Bank campus
Austrade Careers Fair - Shanghai, China
Date: Wednesday, 22 February, 2012
Web: http://austradecareersfair.zhaopin.com/
Griffith University has registered to participate in the Austrade China Careers Fair in Shanghai on 22 April 2012. This Australian Government initiative organised by Austrade, is a free Careers Fair featuring a wide range of corporates who are looking to meet with Chinese graduates of Australian universities.
2011 graduates from both undergraduate and postgraduate courses are eligible to attend this event. This is an excellent opportunity to network and discuss the key skills required to work in various organisations. A seminar program will also feature presentations from Australian university alumni, profile careers in some organisations and career development skills.
To attend, graduates must register online with Zhaopin. After registration is complete, you can immediately commence your search for employment in the Zhaopin database and attend the Austrade China Careers Fair on 22 April 2012 in Shanghai.
Visit the Griffith University Alumni LinkedIn page for more information.
Mentors with Momentum
Think “speed dating” with a professional edge and the chance to network with leaders in business who are seeking motivated mentees.
Date: Wednesday 22 February, 2012
Time: 6pm
Where: Griffith University, Southbank Campus, Webb Centre (S02), Room 6.37
Tickets: $45 (20% discount available to Griffith students and alumni)
To register, visit facebook.com/gradwomenbrisbane
Breakfast & Networking Event - Superannuation v 2.0: Investing for a Lifetime
Date: Friday 24 February, 2012
Time: 7am to 9am
Where: The Sebel and Citigate Hotel, Cnr Anne & Roma Streets, Brisbane
Speaker: Professor Michael Drew
More details and to register for this event
Griffith Innovation Challenge
The Griffith Innovation Challenge encourages students with innovative product or service ideas to develop a business plan and pitch ideas to potential investors. With over $60,000 in cash and business services to be won, this annual competition provides an incredible opportunity for students to:
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embrace creative ideas and nurture innovation,
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develop entrepreneurial skills, and
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create new ventures which improve the local economy.
Registrations open in March 2012.
Find out more about the Challenge in our Brochure (PDF 1.07Mb), our Guidelines (PDF 158k) or on our website.
