Stay up to date and get involved
Throughout the year, Griffith hosts a number of open nights and events for future students, where you can learn more about studying at Griffith and the services provided by GUMURRII Student Success Unit. These events may be held both online and on-campus.
We also engage in a number of annual Community events important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Explore our latest news and events below.
GUMURRII Student Success Unit events
Hands Up!
Each year, the GUMURRII Hands Up! pre-orientation program for commencing undergraduate students introduces students to the range of services offered and helps them to adapt to University life. Over a week long program, students are connected with the Griffith and GUMURRII community.
Campus orientation
Each trimester we host campus orientation sessions for new students. The sessions cover:
- staff introductions, roles and student support services
- unit facilities such as printing access codes, swipe cards, room bookings
- a campus tour
- safety and after-hours access
- First Peoples Tutoring for Success Program (TSP) and scholarships.
You'll also participate in a trimester planning workshop to ensure you're familiar with your courses, learning objectives and assessment dates. You will have the opportunity to network and meet current students in a relaxed setting and have any other questions answered.
During COVID-19 restrictions, orientation activities have been delivered online to ensure the safety of our communities.
Annual dates of cultural significance
Each year we acknowledge and engage in a number of events important to Indigenous Australian history, people and culture which draw together staff and students in a spirit of reconciliation. You can find out more at the First Peoples site.
GUMURRII News
Meet the 2021 academic group Outstanding Alumni Award Winners
26 Jul 2021
Sixteen inspirational Griffith University alumni have been announced as the academic group winners...
Exhibition honours Griffith’s first Aboriginal art graduate
16 Jul 2021
A new exhibition showcases the work of Griffith University’s first Aboriginal visual arts alumnus,...
First Peoples Health camp hosts health focused teens
09 Jul 2021
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students experienced a taste of university life...
Community urged to commemorate NAIDOC Week
09 Jul 2021
Griffith University has encouraged staff, students and community to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2021 in...
Videos
Walk and Talk 2019
The annual Walk and Talk in acknowledgment of National Reconciliation Week held at the Gold Coast, Mt Gravatt and Nathan campuses.