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In line with our strategy to develop effective partnerships and inform public debate, we host a number of key signature events each year in addition to our research seminars and workshops and other public events.
Browse our upcoming events below or join our mailing list to receive invitations in your mailbox!
Future-proofing One Health action for regional and global health security:
Challenges and response strategies for the Indo-Pacific in the context of climate change
28 June – 1 July 2026
Griffith University, Brisbane (South Bank)
The 2026 International Symposium on One Health brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to address Indo-Pacific health security challenges. Focusing on zoonotic diseases, climate change, and regional collaboration, it advances cross-sector solutions through dialogue and workshops, supporting co-designed initiatives that strengthen preparedness, resilience, and sustainable health across human, animal, and environmental systems.
Perspectives:Asia lecture series
Launched in 2005 by the Griffith Asia Institute and the Queensland Art Gallery’s Australian Centre of Asia Pacific Art, the Perspectives:Asia series is a program of public seminars designed to explore issues of contemporary culture, politics and society in our region, while also fostering public discussion of Australia’s relations with Asia.
Since its inception, the seminar series has hosted a diverse range of remarkable speakers on various topics that look at Australia’s relationship with its neighbours.
Covering all disciplines, the series has used topics from sport, cooking, fashion, art and politics to launch debate about the interrelationships of countries in the region, and promote cultural understanding and awareness.
Celebrating 20 years of Perspectives:Asia
In 2025, Perspectives:Asia marks 20 years of engaging public dialogue on the issues shaping Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Presented by Griffith Asia Institute in partnership with QAGOMA’s Australian Centre of Asia Pacific Art, this long-running lecture series has brought together voices from across the region to explore culture, politics, art, sport, and more. Over two decades, it has fostered understanding, encouraged critical debate, and highlighted the dynamic connections between Australia and its neighbours.
This commemorative booklet celebrates the rich legacy of Perspectives:Asia and the many speakers, partners, and audiences who have contributed to its success.
Asia Lecture
The Griffith University Asia Lecture is a significant event for the university. Its aims are to promote contemporary thought leadership in the Asia Pacific, inform debate on current regional developments, and engage the community on issues of significance for Australia in the region. The inaugural Lecture in 2016 was delivered by former Australian Prime Minister, The Honourable John Howard OM AC, and in 2017 by Mr Peter Varghese AO. In 2018, we were delighted to host former Indonesian Foreign Minister, Dr Marty Natalegawa. In 2019 we were honoured that Dame Meg Taylor could bring a blue pacific voice to the Griffith Asia Lecture.
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