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
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tutorial Assistance Program (ATSITAP) 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
Inspiring student heads into the classroom
01 Dec 2020
Education graduate Yasmin Atwani didn’t speak a word of English when she started school, but...
Nine students net New Colombo Plan Scholarships
27 Nov 2020
A remarkable group of Griffith University undergraduate students have been named as 2021 New...
First Nations opera graduate spreads her wings
23 Nov 2020
First Nations opera alumnus Nina Korbe is spreading her wings with a postgraduate scholarship at...
Griffith celebrates the first teachers, artists, scientists and healers
13 Nov 2020
2020 NAIDOC Week has been celebrated across Griffith, albeit more virtually than in previous...
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.