Explore Griffith's sustainability initiatives, actions, and campaigns

There are lots of ways staff and students can engage with sustainability initiatives at Griffith. We invite all staff and students to share their achievements — big and small, get involved, and support the SDGs. Find out what you can do below.

Sustainability Student Experience Program

Are you a current Griffith student, looking to complete a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement or community internship and interested in Sustainability? The Griffith Sustainability Student Experience Program is for you! Our placement opportunities will provide you with real-world sustainability challenges, help the university achieve its Sustainability ambitions, and help the University operate more sustainably. We have a number of placement opportunities available throughout the year for Trimesters 1, 2, and 3.

Contact us for more information

SDG files

Share your achievements and actions for sustainability impact through your research, learning and teaching, projects, operations, partnerships, and more.

Contribute to the SDGs

SDG Pledge Wall

Share the ways, big and small, you can contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Add your pledge to the wall

Vice Chancellor's Excellence Awards

Griffith’s 2025 - 2030 Strategic Plan emphasises sustainability, aiming for a robust, equitable, and environmentally sustainable society. The university acknowledges individuals who integrate the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their work. This year, both professional and academic staff can be recognised for their contributions to the SDGs through a new award category.

Nominations will open again in 2025.

Find out more

A promotional graphic with a dark blue background features the text “Save the environment, save money!” in large white and red letters. On the right side, there is an illustration of a reusable cup with a wave of water splashing out from the top. Above the cup to the right, a red takeaway coffee cup lid is depicted mid-air as if it has been thrown away. Below the main text, additional information reads: “Help save the planet and save yourself a 50 cent reduction when you bring your own cup to cafes on campus.” For more information, visit griffith.edu.au/sustainability/get-involved.

Bring your own cup

Reduce waste on campus by bringing your reusable cup to Griffith cafés and avoiding the 50‑cent disposable cup surcharge.

The image depicts a green donation bin adorned with logos from Griffith University and the Brisbane Future Scholarship Program. The text on the bin reads: “Drop your empties in a green bin to support students facing hardship.” This bin is specifically designated for 10-cent refundable containers, promoting recycling and providing assistance to students in need. The background is a plain light colour with no other discernible elements.

Containers for Change

Recycle your eligible containers on campus and help fund Brighter Futures Scholarships for Griffith students.

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Sustainability community of practice

Connect with staff and graduate students to share ideas, learn together and embed sustainability across Griffith.

Join the community

Green Bites

Join short lunchtime webinars and hear from guest speakers on sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals.

View upcoming sessions

Repair Café

Learn repair skills, reduce waste and support responsible consumption by fixing items instead of throwing them away.

Upcoming Repair Cafés

SDG Game

Explore the Sustainable Development Goals through an interactive game and see how your decisions shape the future.

Play the SDG Game

Green Impact Program

Join the internationally renowned Green Impact Program and learn about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Enviro Week

Take part in a week of workshops, activities and stalls focused on practical ways to live more sustainably.

Explore Enviro Week

Collaborate for sustainability

Internship and volunteering opportunities
Staff-giving Program
Community internship and partnership for the SDGs

Contact Griffith Sustainability

Griffith Sustainability Room 2.40, Building N54, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Road, Nathan QLD, 4111