Australia's no.1 ranked university for nursing and midwifery*
The Griffith School of Nursing and Midwifery excels in the areas of learning, teaching and research. We are committed to the development of nursing and midwifery practice, theory and research that transforms lives and health care. We develop graduates imbued with a solution-focused philosophy who make a positive difference in nursing, midwifery and healthcare, transforming the lives of those in their care.
Through developing research, consultancy and continuing education opportunities, we seek to serve the nursing and midwifery professions, the health care system and the broader community.
*ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025
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Vision
The vision of Griffith University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery as world leaders is to continue to grow our international reputation to positively influence and lead innovative, clinically, and socially relevant research and teaching that has sustainable, global impact.
Values
To enact this vision, we will:
- Build and sustain strong, productive, adaptable, and respectful partnerships with each other, students, alumni, our community, industry partners, and non-government organisations.
- Work in partnership with First Peoples to develop accessible, high quality and culturally safe healthcare and education.
- Provide culturally safe transformational learning and teaching that enables nurses and midwives to be leaders of positive influence in their field.
- Use world-leading research approaches to address globally significant problems in health and healthcare.
Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Research
We are ranked 1st in Australia in the Shanghai Global Rankings of Academic Subjects*. We have also received the top Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) ranking of 5 (out of 5) in 2018 which is 'well above world standard' and reflects our high calibre of researchers and research leadership.
*2025 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
Learning and Teaching achievements
At the Griffith School of Nursing and Midwifery, we ensure that our students keep pace with the rapid changes and challenges in health care by fostering an atmosphere of learning that has earned us a national and international reputation for excellence in teaching, research and clinical practice.
Emeritus Professors and Academic Title Holders
The teaching staff at the School of Nursing and Midwifery are at the core of our excellence in teaching and learning programs. We pride ourselves on the experience and reputation of our teaching and research staff members and acknowledge the significant contributions of our Emeritus Professors and, Academic and Adjunct title holders.
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School of Nursing and Midwifery
G16 Clinical Sciences 2, Level 2.15 Gold Coast, Griffith University Qld 4215
L05 Academic Building 1, Level 3.28 Logan, Griffith University Qld 4131
N48 Health Sciences Building, Level 2.06 Brisbane South (Nathan), Griffith University Qld 4111
