Research is the beating heart of every great university. It fuels discovery, deepens understanding, informs student experience, and drives the innovations that shape a better world. At Griffith University, we are proud to be at the forefront of this global mission —making significant contributions to Queensland, Australia and the world through groundbreaking research and development and nurturing the next generation of visionary research leaders.
To fulfil our purpose of creating a brighter future for all, Griffith must continue to excel in research. Our success depends on it.
We are rising to the challenge of navigating a world marked by geopolitical uncertainty, shifting funding models, and intensifying global competition. This Research and Innovation Plan builds on our recent momentum, embedding our successes while introducing bold new initiatives aligned with Griffith’s ambitious research agenda. We are now poised to enter a new era—one where we scale our efforts, deepen our impact, and lead with purpose. As we celebrate 50 years of progress, we look ahead with confidence, ready to amplify our achievements and shape the next chapter of our story.
This plan outlines how we will bring Griffith’s Strategy 2025–2030 to life through research—if we are to deliver on the important values-informed challenges identified in the Griffith Strategy, we must continue our unwavering commitment to impactful interdisciplinary research and innovation, grow external partnerships, secure diverse funding streams, and drive operational excellence. We will harness the power of artificial intelligence to streamline systems, reduce administrative burden, and empower our researchers to focus on what they do best: creating knowledge that transforms lives.
With world-class infrastructure, a culture of innovation, and a community of passionate, high-performing researchers, Griffith is strongly positioned to lead. Together, through collaboration, creativity, and courage, we will deliver research that not only advances human understanding—but changes the world.
