Month: June 2007

A nation-wide network is being launched to help build Australia’s capacity and understanding of Chinese law, which increasingly has implications for Australians. The China Law Network (CLN) will be jointly launched by Griffith University and the University of Melbourne, under the banner of the Australian Research Council Asia Pacific Futures Research Network (ARC APFRN). CLN […]

New research shows paid part-time work while at school can assist students in making informed decisions about life beyond schools. According to Associate Professor Stephen Billett, from Griffith University’s School of Education and Professional Studies, the experiences gained while working part-time at school provide a rich resource for students to learn about the world of […]

A series of short videos first shown on ABC Television’s rage program will be screened at the DELL Gallery, Queensland College of Art from June 20 to July 22. ARTIST MAKES VIDEO: art rage survey 1994-1998 features more than 80 of Australia’s best known contemporary artists who were commissioned by independent curator, Kim Machan, to […]

Two Griffith University creative writing students will join award-winning writer, Marion Halligan to respond to the Josephine Ulrick photography awards at the Gold Coast Art Gallery from 2pm this Saturday June 16. Sue Pearson and Alinta Krauth won a student competition to produce 500-word pieces that responded to any one photo in the exhibition. Marion […]

Both franchisors and franchisees have significant power, but often misunderstand its extent and use according to two leading industry experts. Griffith University Business School (GBS) Dean of Learning ant Teaching Professor Lorelle Frazer and Franchise Advisory Centre Director Jason Gehrke will discuss power relationships in franchising at a special seminar tonight (Tuesday, June 5). The […]

A project to integrate health students’ experiences in the clinical workplace and academic settings will help ease the transition to professional practice. The Griffith University project aims to maximise student learning experiences in the fields of nursing, physiotherapy, midwifery and human services at Griffith, Monash and Flinders Universities. Associate Professor of Adult and Vocational Education […]

Griffith University Chancellor Leneen Forde has been named a Queensland Great at an official ceremony celebrating Queensland Week. A former State Governor and Queenslander of the Year, Ms Forde said she was both honoured and humbled to receive the title. The special award recognises people who have played a significant role in the history and […]