Staying connected
In these unusual and trying times, it is important we remain connected and supportive of each other. This is especially true for the large majority of students who have had their studies and university life fundamentally changed by the transition to an online learning environment.
The disruption does not have to affect our sense of community and social lives, as we are connected more than ever by a range of helpful platforms and online communities. Explore some of these below.
Join your online community
Chat and collaborate with other new students and classmates
Join the Microsoft Teams channel for your program and meet or work with other students online.
Enrich your studies by volunteering remotely
Check out some of the opportunities up for grabs to help you extend your experience beyond the classroom.
Partake in online community internships
Gain real work experience through helping the community, changing lives, and making the planet a better place all while gaining academic credit!
Stay fit with virtual fitness classes
Workout from the comfort of your own living room, balcony or backyard with Griffith Sport's live virtual group fitness classes.
Get some advice on connecting with others from Thrive Online
Thrive Online assists students with the transition to studying online with a number of helpful resources.
Join Our Griffith on Yammer
Our Griffith on Yammer is your place to connect with peers, stay informed and engage across the wider Griffith Community.
Join the Griffith Students Facebook page
Like and follow the Griffith Students page to see updates and what other students are talking about.
Join the Health, Counselling and Wellbeing Instagram
Follow the Griffith Health, Counselling and Wellbeing Instagram for wellness content and other updates.
Griffith Mates activities now online
The Griffith Mates program is now delivering its signature activities online! Over the coming weeks and months, students can stay connected with the Griffith community through a series of virtual coffee catch ups, live webinars, competitions and more.
Join the Care Army
The Care Army is made up of everyday Queenslanders who want to help older people living in the community who may not have friends, family or neighbours who are able to support them them during the COVID-19 outbreak.
If you are in good health and keen to help out, register today.
Looking after yourself
Learn self care tips and other mental wellness strategies and tools to help you adjust to social isolation policies, studying online, and more.
Online Health and Wellness Centre
Griffith's new Online Health and Wellness Centre is a portal designed to increase student awareness and understanding of mental health concerns, and learn tips for promoting better health and wellbeing such as living a healthy lifestyle, engaging in meaningful social activity, feeling safe, stable and secure, and looking after your mental wellness.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Griffith University is taking the threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19) seriously.