News and events
Research Speed Networking: Speed Dating for Research Students
Griffith Graduate Research School invites you to our networking event for research students in Orientation Week to meet fellow researchers in a relaxed atmosphere and share research interests.
Whether you are just starting out or nearing completion come ready to share your research challenges. Through a series of six-minute introductions you will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues from a wide range of disciplines and learn more about the exciting research taking place at the University today.
You will make valuable contact with University research staff, and meet other students facing similar challenges as you, and will benefit from the support of an extended network of research colleagues.
Gold Coast campus
Date: Monday 22 February
Time: 4:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Activities Centre (the Link building, G07), Griffith University Gold Coast campus, Parklands Drive, Southport Q 4215
Nathan campus
Date: Tuesday 23 February
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Eco Centre (building N68) University Ring Road, Griffith University Nathan campus, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan Q 4111
Registration
Places are limited so please register!
Academic Excellence
Research higher degree students who have achieved a perfect thesis examination result are included on the Academic Excellence list.
Chancellor's Medal
The Chancellor's Medal recognises exceptional performance in the PhD thesis examination.
Meet Griffith staff
Meet Griffith staff and discuss your plans for research higher degree study at our events.
| Event | Date | Time | Venue | Cost | RSVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffith University Open Day | Sunday 9 August 2009 | 9:00am to 2:00pm | Gold Coast campus, Nathan campus, South Bank campus | Free | Just turn up |
| TSXPO | July 18-19 2009 | 10:00am to 4:00pm | RNA Showgrounds | Free | Just turn up |
Academic Calendar
For public holidays observed by the University, and other important dates see the Academic Calendar.
Closing dates
Applications
- Research higher degree applications can be submitted any time (with 3 exceptions below)
- Doctor of Education - 1 February
- Doctor of Visual Arts and Doctor of Musical Arts - 1 February
- Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical, Organisational and Forensic Psychology). The application must be submitted in time for it to be processed before the start of the coursework semester.
Scholarships
- Scholarship applications 31st October.
News
2010 Australia China Futures Dialogues Visiting Fellowship Awards
An exchange program between Griffith and Peking Universities will allow PhD students and researchers to expand their areas of expertise.
Snake venom charms science world
The King Cobra continues to weave its charm with researchers identifying a protein in its venom with the potential for new drug discovery and to advance understanding of disease mechanisms.
Native lemon grass fights headaches like aspirin
Griffith University researchers have found native lemon grass, used by Indigenous Australians as traditional medicine, has the potential to relieve headaches and migraines.