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 2013-2016, staff in the AEL Group were awarded more than $38 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.
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. Our 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
Three Minute Thesis competition
Three Minute Thesis heats
The Arts, Education and Law (AEL) group heats were held 31 July at Griffith's South Bank Campus.
- Griffith Criminology Institute doctoral student Moses Amagnya took out first place, winning $500 to contribute to his research on corruption in a criminal justice system of a developing democracy, focusing on Ghanaian criminal justice officials.
Upcoming events
Women and Sport II
Women and Sport II: "Making space" for women in sport.
It is a great time to be a woman in sport. Yet this moment is not without challenges. The recent successes and advances for women in sport do not signify an end to gender-based exclusion or discrimination. Although we have made significant progress in some areas, there is still a way to go.
Continuing on from the excitement and connections forged at last year’s event, this year’s Women and Sport II extends the focus on multiplicities and difference, including speakers from diverse sports, and diverse academic and practice backgrounds.
about Researcher Education and Development – 2017 Calendar
Leadership for Learning program Research Showcase
Griffith Institute for Educational Research (GIER) invites you to join us for a showcase of research undertaken within the GIER Leadership for Learning program.
Four of our esteemed researchers will give presentations on their respective research topics followed by what is sure to be a lively debate, led by Provocateur, Professor Emeritus Neil Dempster.
Presentations by: Associate Professor Bev Fluckiger, Professor Greer Johnson, Professor Tony Townsend and Peter Grootenboer.
about Queensland Review
Michael Whincop Memorial Lecture 2018
The Michael Whincop Memorial Lecture was inaugurated in 2004 to honour the contribution of the late Professor Michael Whincop made to the development of legal scholarship. The lecture series aims to celebrate Michael’s commitment to research excellence and innovation at Griffith University. This October 23, Guy S. Goodwin-Gill, Professor of Law at the University of New South Wales will deliver the lecture: Principles and Purpose – Stepping up to Refugee Protection in this Era of Displacement.
about the Applied Research in Crime and Misconduct Conference
Griffith Experts
Your guide to Griffith University's academic and research expertise
Higher degrees 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 Leanne Wiseman
- Queensland College of Art, Dr Beck Davis
- Queensland Conservatorium, Dr Louise Denson
- Criminology and Criminal Justice, Dr Danielle Reynald
- Education and Professional Studies, Dr Christine McDonald
- Humanities, Languages and Social Science, Dr Robert 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 aims to improve socio-economic conditions for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people
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
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Arts, Education and Law Research
Listen to our leading researchers and the PhD candidates they're supervising talk about their research and the benefits of their ongoing collaborations.
What to do with your online accounts when you die
Margaret Gibson from the School of Humanities and Social Science explains what to do with your online accounts when you die.
Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art at QCA
A degree in Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art provides students with the skills and techniques to take on today’s art world in all its various forms.
Meet our QCRC members
Join Associate Professor Brydie-Leigh Bartleet as we meet with the Convenors of Queensland Conservatorium Research Centre's five research focus areas and discuss what excites them about being a part of this vibrant music community.
3MT 2015 Griffith Final - Lisa Durnian
Lisa is a PhD candidate in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Her presentation was entitled '"Guilty, your Honours": How the guilty plea transformed the criminal trial'.
Contact the Dean (Research) office
Location, delivery and postal address
- Dean (Research)
- (Arts, Education and Law)
- Griffith University
- Mt Gravatt campus
- 176 Messines Ridge Road
- Mt Gravatt QLD 4122