Professor Claire Rickard
Professor Rickard has been appointed to the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Nathan. Originally from Brisbane but most recently with the University of Tasmania, Professor Rickard has been promoting and leading nursing research in areas such as intravascular therapy and devices, critical care, and the clinical research workforce.
Professor Rickard brings her substantial expertise in clinical trials methodology to Griffith's Research Centre for Clinical Practice Innovation. Her particular areas of research such as care of patients with intravascular catheters and intensive care delirium add another dimension to the growing program of research in the area of critical care nursing.
Dr Jem Bendell
Dr Bendell, a world leading expert in global social change, has been appointed as an Adjunct Associate Professor with the Griffith Business School. For the past 10 years Dr Bendell has been involved in, advised on and written about global social change, focusing on the relationship of corporations to sustainable development.
He was involved in the creation of the Marine Stewardship Council in 1996, co-wrote the first book on cross-sectoral partnerships for sustainable development and has written more than 40 publications including four reports for the United Nations. Dr Bendell will make a valuable contribution to GBS projects and curriculum development.
Associate Professor Paul Cleveland
Associate Professor Cleveland has been appointed Director of the Queensland College of Art (QCA). He has enjoyed a long career in design, working in London and Melbourne before starting at QCA in the 1980s.
Associate Professor Cleveland has been involved in the establishment of a number of innovative programs associated with digital media, such as the Bachelor of Digital Design and the Master of Digital Design. His previous roles at the QCA include Deputy Director Development and International, where he was involved in developing the College's international marketing profile. Most recently he was in the Associate Director role in which he steered change management issues associated with the QCA external review.
Professor Boni Robertson
Professor Boni Robertson has been appointed to the position of Professor, Indigenous Policy, working in the area of community partnership and engagement. Previously the Director of the GUMURRII Centre since 1995, Professor Robertson has held senior appointments at The University of Queensland and as State Chair of the Ministerial Indigenous Education Advisory Committee.
Professor Robertson's main research interests include social policy, health, law and justice, and community development. Her work has a strong emphasis on identifying proactive, solution-oriented interventions that enhance life circumstances for Indigenous peoples.
Dr Ly Qui Trung
Dr Ly Qui Trung has been appointed as an Adjunct Professor with the Griffith Business School. A Griffith alumnus, Dr Trung has been recognised for his contribution to the tourism and hospitality industry in Vietnam.
Dr Trung's continuing and active involvement includes speaking at specialised seminars, publishing books and other publications, teaching and research. Dr Trung is considered a pioneer in franchising in Vietnam with his Pho 24 food chain.
As the first Vietnamese and youngest foreigner to be awarded the Adjunct Professor title, Dr Trung will work with Griffith in various areas including research, teaching and international development.
School of Dentistry and Oral Health academic staff
School of Dentistry and Oral Health academic staff have recently been recognised with Fellowship of the Australasian Section of the International College of Dentists.
Associate Professor Kerrod Hallett was recognised for excellence and community service in the field of paediatric dentistry. Dean and Head of School Professor Newell Johnson was also recognised for his leadership in oral medicine and pathology and in dental education.