New Griffith University research has revealed a 71% decline in tiger sharks across Queensland’s coastline.
“This has been particularly rapid in southern regions which is unusual,’’ says lead author Dr Chris Brown from the Australian Rivers Institute.
“Tiger sharks are top predators that have few natural enemies, so the cause of the decline is likely overfishing,’’ he said.
“This decline is surprising, because tiger sharks are one of the most resilient large shark species. Mothers can birth up to 70 pups every three years, which means the population should be resilient to moderate levels of fishing.”
He said past studies have implicated multiple types of fishing as causes of tiger shark death. They are caught by commercial fisheries both internationally and in Australian waters, recreational fishing, and the Queensland Shark Control Program.
“Australia has more imperilled native shark species than almost any other nation with some of the strictest regulations for shark, protection including a ban on shark finning.
“The decline in tiger sharks, which are a very resilient species, suggests that Australia is not doing enough to protect our unique shark fauna,’’ Dr Brown said.
“We were also surprised to learn the decline has been stronger in southern Queensland, when compared to tropical waters,’’ said study co-author Dr George Roff from the University of Queensland.
“Tiger sharks are a tropical species and are expected to move further south with long-term warming of the East Coast of Australia.”
Recent studies that followed tiger sharks with satellite trackers have identified that the East Coast of Australia is a risk hotspot for tiger sharks and commercial long-line fisheries.
The shark control program reports catching 9547 tiger sharks since 1984. Catches in commercial and recreational fisheries are not comprehensively reported.
The study was conducted by researchers at Griffith University and The University of Queensland and supported by funding from the Australian Research Council.
Griffith Business School has again proved itself to be among the best in the world. With the release of the 2024 QS World University Rankings, the School’s Hospitality and Leisure Management subjects have claimed the #1 spot among Australian universities and are ranked 24th globally. Drawing on the analysis of 17.5 million academic papers and […]
2019 Griffith University Outstanding Alumni Award Winners from left, Dr Barry Kirby AO, Dr Elizabeth Hamilton, Dr Kerry Bodle, Dr Hum Gurung.
A former carpenter turned remote medico and founder of not-for-profit organisation ‘The Hands of Rescue’ (THOR) has been recognised with this year’s Outstanding Alumnus Award at an event on the Gold Coast.
Dr Barry Kirby AO
Overall winner — Outstanding Alumnus Award
Dr Barry Kirby AO was a middle-aged chippie working in Papua New Guinea (PNG) when he witnessed a traumatic incident that resulted in the death of a woman in labour.
It changed the course of his career. In that moment he decided PNG needed doctors more than carpenters.
“At 52 I became a doctor,” he said, pausing to reflect on the challenges he’s overcome.
“When I started, I was too old, I came from the wrong background, I was a carpenter, I failed high school, I had all these negative things thrown at me, Griffith was the only university to give me a break and that’s what I needed.”
After completing a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) he returned to PNG determined to make a difference.
“Every time a woman has a delivery, she is risking her life for the sake of giving life,” he said.
“The Hands of Rescue focuses on reducing maternal deaths by increasing supervised deliveries and by upskilling staff to deal with obstetrics emergencies.
“We put (maternal deaths) on the radar, saying mothers are precious, they carry this country and we have to make it good for them.”
Dr Kirby’s foundation, THOR, was established in 2011 with a focus on achieving safe motherhood for women in the Milne Bay Province and throughout PNG.
“He is a champion of maternal health and an unlikely hero in a remote landscape of overburdened and unsupported healthcare workers,” said Vice Chancellor Professor Carolyn Evans.
“Dr Kirby is achieving remarkable outcomes in what is his second career, one that is solely motivated by his compassion for and commitment to women giving birth to new generations of PNG citizens.”
While grateful for the recognition, Dr Kirby believes he’s, “just a normal bloke”.
“The mother that gave birth to you and gave birth to me… that’s what a hero is.
“Helping women in this country have a better life is what I have to do.
“Every other guy is the same, you would feel the same way as I did if you had the same experiences I had.”
Griffith’s Outstanding Alumni Awards recognise and celebrate the diverse achievements of alumni, across their fields of endeavour and in their communities.
Dr Kirby’s award was one of four announced at an event on the Gold Coast on Friday September 6, 2019.
Dr Elizabeth Hamilton
Outstanding Young Alumnus Award
Dr Elizabeth Hamilton has won the Outstanding Young Alumni Award for her inspiring journey on the road to global health advancements.
Since completing a Doctor of Medicine program at Griffith University, Dr Hamilton has interned at Townsville Hospital, written award winning essays and presented at international conferences; while maintaining a role as Director of Ubuntu Through Health, a position she held until the end of 2018, when she was awarded the prestigious 2018 Queensland Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University. Armed with a goal to contribute to Global Health, she will complete a Master of Science in Global Health Science and Epidemiology.
Dr Kerry Bodle has received the Outstanding First people’s Alumni Award for her achievements as a prominent and highly respected First people’s advocate who is regularly called upon to speak on Indigenous issues within the accounting and financial services industries.
The self-confessed ‘accidental’ academic was 38 years-old when she completed her Bachelor of Business degree at Griffith. A descendant ofKarendali (Thargomindah), Kalali (Conbar Outstation) and Waka Waka (Cherbourg)First NationPeoples, she went on to complete her Honours in 2003, later enrolling in a doctorate degree.
Most recently, Dr Bodle was appointed Griffith Business School Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Academic Director.
“The legacy I want to leave is that I want to be a disruptor to the traditional way of teaching, especially in accounting and in business,” she said.
“One of my roles here (is) looking at indigenising our curriculum. Unless we’re brave enough and put ourselves out there, we won’t see change.”
A man on an environmental mission, conservationist Dr Hum Gurung has been named the winner of this year’s Outstanding International Alumnus Award.
He has dedicated his professional life to promoting environmental conservation and has become a respected ambassador for conservation between Nepal and Australia, and for Griffith.
A selection of Dr Gurung’s notable professional achievements include working with the Government of Nepal on the formulation of Nepal’s Sustainable Development Agenda and a think-tank chaired by the Prime Minister of Nepal, led by the National Planning Commission. Dr Gurung has also provided consultancy services to global environmental organisations, including the United Nations Development Program and the World Wildlife Fund.
He fundamentally believes in the power of education. He considers it to be the only long-term investment for building the capacities of underprivileged people and inspiring the new generation.
As well as prioritising the interests of the local people through formal and informal education, he has made conservation and sustainable living a part of people’s lives.
Griffith Business School has again proved itself to be among the best in the world. With the release of the 2024 QS World University Rankings, the School’s Hospitality and Leisure Management subjects have claimed the #1 spot among Australian universities and are ranked 24th globally. Drawing on the analysis of 17.5 million academic papers and […]
Professor Julien Louys descends into Engelbrechts cave with CDAA diver Steve Trewavas.
Cave diving is a recreation and emergency services skill that is not for the fainthearted, and without proper training the pastime can be potentially deadly.
While cave diving in Australia has experienced lows, there is much to celebrate and inspire new and experienced divers.
Prof Julien Louys at Tank cave examining a modern kangaroo fossil.
Professor Julien Louys, Deputy Director of Griffith University’s Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution, is no stranger to the cave systems surrounding the Mount Gambier region in South Australia, having previously mounted several research trips to recover and study fossils collected from various cave sites from some of Australia’s most mysterious animals – extinct marsupial megafauna.
In 2022, Professor Louys was awarded $260,820 for his Australian Research Council Linkage project titled ‘Deep time extinctions and environments in Australian underwater caves’, which has helped him retrieve and study the deposits and environmental settings of fossils including the Diprotodon (popularly but incorrectly likened to a giant wombat), Thylacoleo (marsupial lion) and the Sthenurinae (short faced kangaroo).
Accompanied by members of the Cave Diving Association of Australia (CDAA) and his team of researchers, Associate Professor Louys will perform dives at Englebrechts, Gouldens and Tank caves to explore whether those cave systems contain fossils, from what species, and what they can tell us about why they may have become extinct.
“That’s one of the key things that we’re trying to address with this project is to really place these megafauna in a particular landscape, to reconstruct in its finer detail as possible what the environments would have been like and how that may have changed through time and how that compares to the environments today,” he said.
“Palaeontology is more than just studying dinosaur bones. Where the fossils come from, their context, age, and relationship to other fossils is critical information we use to understand past environments and how climate change impacted ecosystems in the past.
“That’s one of the most long-ranging debates in Australian palaeontology, and global palaeontology: what happened to these megafauna?
“They all became extinct towards the end of the Pleistocene and one of the key debates is whether it was humans that caused their extinctions or whether it was environmental change that caused their extinctions.
PhD candidate Meg Walker at Englebrechts cave.
“There’s been a lot of conjecture or a lot of hypotheses that humans may have caused the extinctions because climate changes weren’t severe enough or weren’t impactful enough.
The dive and research team at Gouldens sinkhole, from top Damian Bishop, Steve Trewavas, Julien Louys and Joseph Monks.
“But one of the gaps in our knowledge of that time, and of these species, is what sort of environments they actually lived in and what sort of ecologies these megafauna species had.”
He and the CDAA would like to see further protections on cave sites in the region, not only to protect the sites’ fossil deposits and future research, but also to stem some of the increase in amateur cave divers who pose risks to the sites and themselves without adequate training.
“Some of these sites are at risk of being lost forever,” Professor Louys said.
“They provide not only a window into Australia’s past, but their fossils can help educate and inspire Australians about our environments and are instrumental in understanding how past climate and environmental change affected ecosystems, fauna, and flora.
“The laws and legislation concerning fossil protection in Australia are not very clear, not consistent across states and territories and rarely if ever enforced.
“If these are lost or destroyed, they’re gone for good, and whatever we might be able to learn about Australia and our future wasted.”
Griffith Business School has again proved itself to be among the best in the world. With the release of the 2024 QS World University Rankings, the School’s Hospitality and Leisure Management subjects have claimed the #1 spot among Australian universities and are ranked 24th globally. Drawing on the analysis of 17.5 million academic papers and […]
In an evolving journey towards understanding and supporting those living with Parkinson’s disease, a new report offers fresh insights into the burden it places on those affected.
The study by Professor George Mellick for Parkinson’s Australia aimed to shed light on the complexities surrounding its prevalence, as well as the need for better understanding and support.
The second most common neurological condition in the world, Parkinson’s remains one of the least understood, with up to 150,000 Australians having it, and more than a million impacted.
While up to 50 Australians are diagnosed with Parkinson’s every day, Professor Mellick said it’s far from simple to determine the full extent and prevalence of it across the population.
“There have been very few studies looking at prevalence and incidence of the condition,” he said.
Professor George Mellick
“Statistics are usually reported per 100,000 people, but with a condition like Parkinson’s those figures can really depend on the age and makeup of that 100,000 people, so we’ve been working on gathering more accurate figures on the number of people living with Parkinson’s in different regions, which has never been done in Australia.”
While age is the greatest risk factor and Parkinson’s is commonly viewed as an older person’s condition, around 10 per cent of those living with the ailment are of working age, and some even in their thirties or forties.
“A lot of people don’t even know they’ve got it,” Professor Mellick said.
“They know something’s wrong, but it takes them five years to find out they’ve got Parkinson’s because no one is considering it as an option.
“In fact, studies have shown up to 25 per cent of people with Parkinson’s don’t even know they’ve got it.
“Symptoms come on gradually – often over several years, and given there is no test for Parkinson’s and it needs to be diagnosed by a physician who is very familiar with it, it can be very difficult to diagnose.”
While Parkinson’s is most commonly associated with an involuntary movement or shaking of limbs, around 30 per cent of sufferers will not experience this symptom at all.
Other impacts on the body can include feelings of rigidity or ongoing muscle stiffness, slowness of movement, difficulty with fine motor skills, quieter speech and even a loss of smell.
Additionally, non-motor-symptoms can include anxiety and depression, constipation and even acting out dreams.
“Usually when you sleep or dream your motor skills shut down, but Parkinson’s can sometimes stop this from happening, which can be quite impactful on partners particularly.
“Ultimately, we’re an ageing population which means we’ll be seeing more of this condition, so the more we can learn about it, the better we can prepare for that.
“We can’t cure it yet, but we can treat it quite well.
“We want to work with individuals as early as possible to ensure their journey with Parkinson’s is the best and most productive it can be, and avoid the need for them to enter into nursing homes as much as possible.”
An international typography conference will be hosted in Australia for the first time in 67 years, with the Queensland College of Art and Design featuring heavily in the line-up.
Vice Chancellor and President Professor Carolyn Evans, Mr Marus Blackmore AM, Caroline Furlong and Mrs Rebecca Frizelle, Deputy Chancellor at the launch of the partnership between Griffith University and the Blackmore Family Foundation.
A new partnership between Blackmore Family Foundation and Griffith University has mobilised the Blackmore Leadership Summit series and a worldwide search for the Blackmore Chair in Business Leadership.
Professor Caitlin Byrne and Professor Robert Bianchi with Blackmore Family Foundation members and Griffith Business School Student Leaders.
The role will oversee The Blackmore Leadership Summit series, an annual flagship and destination event that will bring together a cohort of up to 50 business founders, executives, and leaders to amalgamate experiences and provide structured and expert learning.
The partnership represents a shared commitment towards innovative, authentic, people-centred leadership.
Pro Vice Chancellor (Business) Professor Caitlin Byrne said the chair would play a critical role in harnessing new knowledge and thinking about innovative business leadership in Australia and the Asia Pacific.
“Leadership is hard and in today’s complex and contested world the demand for effective leaders has never been greater,” Professor Byrne said.
“I’m truly proud that Griffith Business School, together with the Blackmore Family Foundation, is elevating business education and research in ways that will transform leadership practice in Australia and the Asia-Pacific for the better.
“We’re grateful to Marcus Blackmore for reminding us about the importance of investing in people for the long term, and we look forward to working with the Blackmore Family Foundation board to bring our shared ambitions for better business leadership to life.”
Griffith celebrated with the Blackmore Family Foundation at an event hosted by Vice Chancellor and President Professor Carolyn Evans on the Gold Coast campus last week, with members of the Blackmore Family Foundation including Marcus Blackmore and Caroline Furlong.
See details about the Chair of Business Leadership position here.
Griffith Business School has again proved itself to be among the best in the world. With the release of the 2024 QS World University Rankings, the School’s Hospitality and Leisure Management subjects have claimed the #1 spot among Australian universities and are ranked 24th globally. Drawing on the analysis of 17.5 million academic papers and […]
In a thought-provoking and insightful panel discussion hosted by the Griffith Asia Institute, the launch of a new book titled Climate Politics in Oceania: Renewing Australia-Pacific Relations in a Warming World sparked a crucial conversation on the urgent need for renewed climate leadership in the Oceania region. Held on the 11th of April in collaboration […]
Griffith Business School Building, Gold Coast campus
Griffith Business School has again proved itself to be among the best in the world. With the release of the 2024 QS World University Rankings, the School’s Hospitality and Leisure Management subjects have claimed the #1 spot among Australian universities and are ranked 24th globally.
Drawing on the analysis of 17.5 million academic papers and the expert opinions of over 240,000 academic faculty and employers, the Rankings evaluate over 1,500 institutions worldwide. This year, they introduced three new metrics: Sustainability, Employment Outcomes and International Research Network.
Professor Sarah Gardiner, Director of GIFT, highlights the Institute’s impactful research, stating, “Our research is not merely academic; it drives tangible outcomes.”
A prime example of GIFT’s innovative research is the Greening Hotels Australian Research Council Project, addressing the urgent need for enhanced environmental performance within tourism accommodation businesses. This project aims to build collaborations with various accommodation providers to streamline resource usage and promote sustainable practices throughout the tourism sector.
Griffith Business School students benefit from the expertise of academic staff engaged in cutting-edge research like the Greening Hotels Project. Additionally, they reap the rewards of the Department of Tourism, Sport, and Hotel Management’s strong industry connections and exceptional student learning experiences.
Professor Kevin Filo.
Among the student learning experiences available to students is the Industry Cruise Study Tour, a transformative 10-day expedition to the South Pacific. Led by industry professionals, students gain insights into the cruise industry’s dynamics, operations, marketing strategies, and sustainability practices through lectures, workshops, and interactions with industry experts.
Deputy Head of the Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management, Professor Kevin Filo declared, “Our emphasis on experiential learning is an important and defining characteristic of our programs. This also exemplifies the applied, industry-relevant nature of our course design.”
“We are incredibly fortunate to have a team of academics who not only have their own experience to drawn upon, but also work closely with our wonderful industry partners to prepare our students to tackle contemporary, real-world challenges.”
This latest ranking success highlights Griffith’s commitment to research excellence, quality education and industry relevance, which prepares students to thrive in the ever-changing hospitality and leisure landscape.
In a thought-provoking and insightful panel discussion hosted by the Griffith Asia Institute, the launch of a new book titled Climate Politics in Oceania: Renewing Australia-Pacific Relations in a Warming World sparked a crucial conversation on the urgent need for renewed climate leadership in the Oceania region. Held on the 11th of April in collaboration […]
Perspectives Asia: Renewing Australia-Pacific relations in a warming world
In a thought-provoking and insightful panel discussion hosted by the Griffith Asia Institute, the launch of a new book titled Climate Politics in Oceania: Renewing Australia-Pacific Relations in a Warming World sparked a crucial conversation on the urgent need for renewed climate leadership in the Oceania region. Held on the 11th of April in collaboration with the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), the event brought together prominent figures in academia and advocacy to address pressing issues surrounding climate change and diplomatic relations.
The panel, comprising Professor Susan Harris Rimmer and Dr. Wesley Morgan as co-editors, alongside Assoc. Professor Tess Newton Cain as author, and Mary Maselina Harm as respondent, delivered compelling insights into the complex dynamics shaping Australia-Pacific relations amidst the escalating climate crisis.
Australia’s Leadership in Question
Australia’s historical aspirations for global climate policy leadership have faced significant challenges in recent years, with a decline in reputation attributed to political inertia and policy blind spots. The nation’s diplomatic isolation on the international stage has further undermined its credibility, particularly within the Pacific family. Leaders of Pacific Island nations have increasingly voiced their concerns over Australia’s inadequate response to the climate crisis, emphasizing the need for a fundamental reordering of strategic priorities and regional cooperation.
A Call to Action
Climate Politics in Oceania serves as a rallying cry for change, urging Australia to reassess its approach to climate diplomacy and engage constructively with regional partners to secure Oceania’s interests. The book highlights the pivotal role of collective action and underscores the imperative for Australia to demonstrate genuine commitment to tackling the climate crisis.
Shifting Perspectives
During the panel discussion, each speaker offered unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the region:
Professor Susan Harris Rimmer emphasised the urgent need for action and positioned the book as a potential guide for future relations, calling for a proactive approach to addressing climate change. Dr. Wesley Morgan challenged conventional thinking by reframing Pacific Island nations as “large ocean states” at the forefront of climate change action since the late 1980s, emphasizing the significance of their voices in shaping international discourse. Assoc. Professor Tess Newton Cain explored the role of China in the region and highlighted the respectful nature of its interactions with Pacific Islanders, drawing attention to the contrasts with Australia’s approach. Ms Mary Maselina Harm underscored the importance of storytelling in driving change, urging attendees to “flip” their perspectives akin to the Crown of Thorns starfish, symbolizing the need for self-reflection and healing in the face of environmental damage.
A Call for Self-Reflection
The panel discussion concluded with a poignant reminder of the imperative for individuals and nations alike to engage in introspection and adopt transformative approaches to climate action. Attendees left the event challenged and inspired, contemplating their roles in effecting positive change in the face of the climate crisis.
As Oceania stands at a critical juncture in its collective response to climate change, the insights shared during the panel discussion underscore the pressing need for renewed climate leadership and regional cooperation. The launch of Climate Politics in Oceania marks a significant milestone in this journey, offering a compelling vision for a sustainable and resilient future for the region and beyond.
Griffith Business School has again proved itself to be among the best in the world. With the release of the 2024 QS World University Rankings, the School’s Hospitality and Leisure Management subjects have claimed the #1 spot among Australian universities and are ranked 24th globally. Drawing on the analysis of 17.5 million academic papers and […]
“Well I can say one thing for sure, we will be having Griffith Asia Institute back” commented Paul Lucas, President of Australian Institute for International Affairs (AIIA) Queensland as he opened the Q and A session at the joint event held Tuesday April 9th at Holding Redlich in Brisbane. Like a well-oiled machine, seven presenters […]
Deep within the Umm Jirsan Cave system. Credit: Green Arabia Project
Recent strides in interdisciplinary archaeological research in Arabia have unveiled new insights into the evolution and historical development of regional human populations, as well as the dynamic patterns of cultural change, migration, and adaptation to environmental fluctuations.
Despite the challenges posed by limited preservation of archaeological assemblages and organic remains in arid environments, these discoveries are reshaping our understanding of the region’s rich cultural heritage.
The excavation at Umm Jirsan. Credit: Green Arabia Project
One such breakthrough led by Griffith University’s Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution (ARCHE), in collaboration with international partners, comes from the exploration of underground settings, including caves and lava tubes, which have remained largely untapped reservoirs of archaeological abundance in Arabia.
Through meticulous excavation and analysis, researchers have uncovered a wealth of evidence at Umm Jirsan, spanning from the Neolithic to the Chalcolithic/Bronze Age periods (~10,000-3,500 years ago).
“Our findings at Umm Jirsan provide a rare glimpse into the lives of ancient peoples in Arabia, revealing repeated phases of human occupation and shedding light on the pastoralist activities that once thrived in this landscape,” said Dr Mathew Stewart, the lead researcher and a Research Fellow at ARCHE.
“This site likely served as a crucial waypoint along pastoral routes, linking key oases and facilitating cultural exchange and trade.”
Rock art and faunal records attest to the pastoralist use of the lava tube and surrounding areas, painting a vivid picture of ancient lifeways.
Depictions of cattle, sheep, goat and dogs corroborate the prehistoric livestock practices and herd composition of the region.
Isotopic analysis of animal remains indicates that livestock primarily grazed on wild grasses and shrubs, while humans maintained a diet rich in protein, with a notable increase in the consumption of C3 plants over time, suggesting the emergence of oasis agriculture.
The striking entrance to Umm Jirsan Cave. Credit: Green Arabia Project
“While underground localities are globally significant in archaeology and Quaternary science, our research represents the first comprehensive study of its kind in Saudi Arabia,” added Professor Michael Petraglia, Director of ARCHE.
“These findings underscore the immense potential for interdisciplinary investigations in caves and lava tubes, offering a unique window into Arabia’s ancient past.”
The research at Umm Jirsan underscores the importance of collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches to archaeological inquiry and highlights the significance of Arabia’s archaeological heritage on the global stage.
Researchers involved in this study work in close partnership with the Heritage Commission, Saudi Ministry of Culture, and the Saudi Geological Survey. Additional partners include King Saud University and key institutions in the UK, the USA, and Germany.
Griffith Business School has again proved itself to be among the best in the world. With the release of the 2024 QS World University Rankings, the School’s Hospitality and Leisure Management subjects have claimed the #1 spot among Australian universities and are ranked 24th globally. Drawing on the analysis of 17.5 million academic papers and […]
An international typography conference will be hosted in Australia for the first time in 67 years, with the Queensland College of Art and Design (QCAD) featuring heavily in the line-up.
ATypI (Association Typographique Internationale) was founded in 1957 to celebrate typography and typeface design, facilitate dialogue with related professional bodies, improve understanding of global typography, and promote typography education.
Connected to the conference will be an exhibition featuring the typography work of 36 artists, displayed as posters viewable in the Grey Street Galley from 10-20 April 2024.
The works have been selected from 1710 pieces of the world’s best lettering, calligraphy and type design featured across nine years of Typism books, curated by QCAD’s Associate Professor Dominique Falla.
Associate Professor Dominique Falla
Starting as an online type and lettering community, the annual Typism book project has given many first-time published artists a cha
nce to have their work showcased to a global audience, with contributions coming from Ukraine, the Netherlands, Poland, Bolivia, Germany, Brazil and many more countries.
“I created Typism for my students after realising of lot of them were interested in type and lettering, but didn’t realise it could actually be a career path,” Dr Falla said.
“I started enlisting professional lettering artists to share their career journeys and experiences which led to the idea of curating some of the best type and lettering in the world in a book.
“The poster show is the ‘creme de la crème’ of the thousands of pieces of work published in the book over the last decade.”
Dr David Sargent
With the official opening night of ATypI being hosted at QCAD’s Grey Street Gallery and day one of workshops hosted at Griffith University’s South Bank campus, participants will hear from Dr Falla about her 10-year journey creating the Typism books and community, as well as several other QCAD academics in talks and workshops.
Dr Libbi Reed
Senior lecturer Dr David Sargent teaches visual communication courses related to publication layout, the history of type, typeface design, and expressive lettering, and will speak about a typeface he has revived.
Graphic design teaching fellow Dr Libbi Reed will lead a workshop introducing participants to the concept of visual sense-making through sketch-noting and expressive lettering, providing participants with a comprehensive toolkit for creative expression and effective communication.
Pascale Schmid
Doctoral candidate and sessional tutor Pascale Schmid used to be a flight attendant, and will be sharing her research and journey to designing a typeface for pilots to use in the cockpit.
Finally, QCAD graduate and sessional lecturer Aurelie Maron will close the conference with a keynote speech on how a lifelong love for drawing and a dedication to mastering the art of typography helped her build a thriving community and fulfilling career.
Aurelie Maron
With QCAD recently renamed to reflect its strong design contingent, Dr Falla said the university boasts more type-focused PhD and Masters students than any other Australian Institutions.
“We have a full contingent of type and lettering courses and some of the best type teachers in the world as part of our Bachelor of Design,” she said.
“We’re very proud to be a part of the ATypI conference and can’t wait to see what our students and other artists design next.”
Griffith Business School has again proved itself to be among the best in the world. With the release of the 2024 QS World University Rankings, the School’s Hospitality and Leisure Management subjects have claimed the #1 spot among Australian universities and are ranked 24th globally. Drawing on the analysis of 17.5 million academic papers and […]
