Bernstein conference attracts international scholars

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Renowned education scholars from across the globe will attend the sixth international Basil Bernstein conference in Brisbane from June 30-July 3. Chair of the symposium planning committee, Professor Parlo Singh, from the Griffith Graduate Research School said the symposium aimed to encourage informed dialogue between academics undertaking research that engages with the work of the […]

Sewell Fellow presents public lecture

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Visiting Canadian Professor Jean Clandinin will present a public lecture entitled ___Composing Lives: Narrative inquiry into the experiences of youth who left school early___, on Monday, June 7 from 4pm-6pm. Professor Clandinin is visiting the Griffith Institute for Educational Research (GIER) as a 2010 University Sewell Fellow and is Director of the Centre for Research […]

Study finds older workers look to the future

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Contrary to recent media reports, a new study from Griffith University has found that many older workers enjoy their jobs and are embracing new technology and training. The survey of 286 Australian workers in technical, para-professional and professional employment aged 45 and over, found most were not subject to age-bias and enjoyed opportunities for training […]

Griffith’s education hub strengthened by QTAC offers

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Griffith University’s reputation as a leader in teacher education and applied theatre has been strengthened with the Faculty of Education reporting increased applications in the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre’s major offer round. First preferences in the Graduate Diploma of Education – Secondary have increased substantially at both Mt Gravatt and Gold Coast campuses. Associate Professor […]

Sisters graduate with doctorates from Griffith

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Delighted Brisbane sisters had double the excitement when they received their hard-earned doctorates from Griffith University this week. Dr Hellene Demosthenous and Dr Catherine Demosthenous graduated from Griffith’s School of Education and Professional Studies with guidance from common supervisors. Both agree the support from each other in their academic career has played a critical role […]