Brisbane 2032: Partnering to shape a global legacy

The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games present a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Griffith University is bringing together expertise across sport, health, sustainability, business, culture and technology to help partners create lasting impact for Queensland, Australia and the world.

Games ecosystem expertise

The Brisbane 2032 Games will shape more than sport. Griffith brings together leading expertise to help partners design and deliver impactful outcomes across performance, infrastructure, sustainability and community.

Elite athlete success

 

Advancing athlete preparation for Olympic and Paralympic success through integrated pathways, coaching expertise and performance science. Supporting athlete wellbeing, injury prevention and long-term career readiness, while leveraging data, technology and innovation to optimise performance and reduce mental health risks.

More empowered communities

 

Empowering communities through increased participation in sport and physical activity to improve health outcomes and reduce long-term costs. Strengthening workforce capability, volunteering and social inclusion, while enhancing access to infrastructure, transport and services and building resilience to respond to future challenges and risks.

Sustainable environments

 

Driving sustainable environments by reducing emissions, waste and resource use while accelerating the transition to renewable energy. Enhancing biodiversity and green infrastructure and ensuring sport venues and facilities are resilient, sustainable and future-ready.

Sports for peace, recognition and development

 

Strengthening global and regional connections through sport diplomacy, collaboration and cultural exchange. Elevating First Nations and Pasifika participation and recognition, while growing sport, arts and cultural industries through increased trade, investment and innovation across connected ecosystems.

Situated for global impact

Griffith’s campuses place partners at the heart of the Brisbane 2032 region, with premium facilities in Brisbane city—including the iconic Treasury Building—and high‑performance sport precincts on the Gold Coast and Brisbane South. Proximity to key Games venues, sport institutes and a large student talent pool enables collaboration in performance, health, sustainability and innovation with lasting impact beyond the Games. Partners can also leverage a range of on-campus activation opportunities in the lead-up to and during the Games, engaging directly with students, staff and visitors across vibrant, high-footfall precincts. Contact us for information about our venues and facilities.

Partnering for impact

We work alongside a diverse range of industry and external partners to turn ideas into action, combining research and real-world collaboration across the full Games lifecycle—from planning and delivery to legacy.

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Integrated ecosystem

Griffith brings together researchers, practitioners and partners across the full sport and events ecosystem, giving organisations access to connected expertise that can inform strategic initiatives from planning through to long-term legacy.

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Strategic research partnerships

Our strategic research partnerships provide evidence-based insights that support decision-making across Games planning, delivery and legacy. From sport science and digital athlete modelling to infrastructure, tourism and gender equity, Griffith helps translate research into practical frameworks, evaluation approaches and real-world solutions.

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Workforce and talent pipeline

Through internships, placements, research collaboration and access to Griffith’s multidisciplinary expert network, partners can build capability for immediate Games-related priorities while strengthening the workforce and talent pipeline for long-term industry growth.

Build a future together

We welcome collaboration with sporting organisations, governments, industry partners, and global institutions seeking to create meaningful impact through Brisbane 2032.

Australian Olympic Pathway University

Griffith University is proud to be the exclusive Australian Olympic Pathway University in partnership with the Australian Olympic Committee. Together, Griffith and the AOC are working to support Australia’s elite athletes in their pursuit of academic and sporting excellence.

With more than 600 scholarships on offer and a long-standing commitment to inclusive, purpose-driven education, Griffith empowers athletes to build rewarding careers while achieving their sporting goals, supporting them to thrive in competition, in the classroom and in life after sport.

AOC and Griffith University Sports Scholarships

New High Performance Hub

The new high performance gym at Griffith’s Gold Coast campus strengthens the University’s role in Australia’s Olympic and Paralympic pathway, providing an elite training environment for developing athletes. As part of the newly launched Griffith High Performance Hub, the gym joins the pool and track to create a destination where teams and individual athletes can complete almost all of their training in one place. The state‑of‑the‑art facility features world‑class equipment, cutting‑edge performance technology and integrated sport science spaces, all designed to prepare athletes to compete at the highest level.

Start your partnership conversation

Dr Caroline Riot is the Director, Games Engagement and Partnerships, working with the Vice President (Industry and External Engagement) to lead Griffith’s strategy for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

In this role, she drives the development of partnerships that align external opportunities with Griffith’s research, education and engagement strengths, supporting the creation of sustained, long-term outcomes.

If you'd like to explore how you or your organisation can engage Griffith in the lead up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, please complete the form below or contact Dr Caroline Riot directly.

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