High quality, innovative research supporting social change and development across the globe
The Arts, Education and Law (AEL) Group undertake outstanding scholarship and ground-breaking research that makes a major contribution to society. The Group has around 400 academic staff and 600 higher degree research (HDR) students. Between 2012-2015, staff in the AEL Group were awarded over $32 million in external competitive research income, and generated over 2500 research publications, many of these in top international peer-reviewed journals or taking the form of exhibitions or performances.
Arts, Education and Law Research Centres
Griffith Research
Griffith is one of Australia’s leading research universities
Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
The Australian Research Council is responsible for administering Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) - the national research evaluation framework.
ERA identifies and promotes excellence across the full spectrum of research activity in Australia’s higher education institutions.
The AEL Group’s 2015 outcome’s reflect the high calibre research activity underway across the group.
Well-above world standard
(ERA 5)
- Criminology
Above world standard
(ERA 4)
- Historical studies
- Film, television and digital media
- Education systems
- Law
- Sociology
World standard
(ERA 3)
- Specialist studies in education
- Journalism and professional writing
- Performing arts and creative writing
- Visual arts and crafts
- Linguistics
- Archaeology
Arts, Education and Law Research Events
Autism And Behaviour That Challenges seminar
This is the final seminar in the Knowledge is Power Autism Seminar Series 2017 run by Griffith's Autism Centre of Excellence, in collaboration with the Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism.
Find out moreabout the Autism And Behaviour That Challenges seminar
Researcher Education and Development – 2017 Calendar
2017 calendar of research development workshop events: free and open to early career researchers and doctoral candidates at Griffith University.
Find out moreabout Researcher Education and Development – 2017 Calendar
Gerhard Richter: Questions For Painters Postgraduate Symposium
In conjunction with ‘Gerhard Richter: The Life of Images’ exhibition at QAGOMA, QCA invites postgraduate students, early-career researchers and academics to contribute to a dynamic dialogue on art practice as framed through Richter’s example.
Find out moreabout Gerhard Richter: Questions For Painters Postgraduate Symposium
Griffith Experts
Your guide to Griffith University's academic and research expertise
Undertaking A Higher Degree By Research
Identifying HDR Supervisors
Applicants are expected to identify at least two possible supervisors in their application for admission. You may wish to contact the relevant HDR Convenor for advice on enrolment and potential supervisors:
- Griffith Law School, Assoc. Prof Kieran Tranter
- Queensland College of Art, Dr Beck Davis
- Queensland Conservatorium, Dr Louise Denson
- School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Dr Danielle Reynald
- School of Education and Professional Studies, Assoc. Prof Sarojni Choy
- School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science, Dr Robbie Mason
HDR scholarships
We offer a range of generous scholarship programs that can cover tuition fees, living allowances paid as stipends, relocation and publication assistance. Scholarships are offered to domestic and international doctorate or masters by research applicants in two competitive application rounds each year.
Student resources
Griffith Graduate Research School (GGRS) is a dedicated point of contact for all higher degree research candidates at the University. GGRS works in collaboration with Academic Groups, Research Centres and Institutes to create a rewarding and supportive research environment for HDR candidates.
Indigenous Research
Our Indigenous Research Unit influences policy to improve socio-economic conditions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Grants and Funding
Comprehensive information for all grant and funding opportunities, including all dates, is available through the Office for Research. Specific Arts, Education and Law research scheme opportunities are listed on the AEL Community site (on Blackboard and Learning@Griffith).
Learn more about Arts, Education and Law Community site
Learn more about Office for Research
Arts, Education and Law Research
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Research enquiries
Location, delivery and postal address
- Dean (Research)
- (Arts, Education and Law)
- Griffith University
- Mt Gravatt campus
- 176 Messines Ridge Road
- Mt Gravatt QLD 4122