Have a lovely break! See you next year!
Monday
15th December
2025
As the academic year draws to a close, the Library team would like to extend our warmest wishes for a joyful…
Category Archive: Academics
Library closures over the break
Friday
12th December
2025
While you’re enjoying a well-deserved break, the Library will be taking a short holiday too. Library closure:…
New open access textbook: ‘Beyond coding: The complete guide to IT soft skills’
Thursday
27th November
2025
The Library is pleased to announce the publication of a new open access textbook by Dr David Tuffley, Beyond coding:…
Increase online access to music scores with enhanced Reading list digitisation options
Wednesday
14th July
2021
It’s now even easier to make sheet music available online for your students—as Griffith is a signatory to the Tertiary…
Skill Up for Research
Wednesday
28th July
2021
Are you interested in developing new research skills? Would you like to meet researchers from other universities who may…
Format your thesis
Tuesday
10th August
2021
Are you starting to write your thesis, confirmation paper or some other publication? Are you having formatting issues or don’t…
Sharpen the tools in your digital toolkit
Thursday
30th September
2021
Are you using the right digital tools to conduct your research? Are your methods as efficient and secure as…
Library help available for T3 courses
Tuesday
19th October
2021
Trimester 3 is approaching, and the Library is here to help. We offer a range of assistance from eLearning resources and…
The Bloomsbury Popular Music collection has moved!
Wednesday
20th October
2021
In late September, the Bloomsbury Popular Music collection moved to a new platform: Bloomsbury Music and Sound. Bloomsbury Popular…
International Open Access Week
Monday
25th October
2021
This week is International Open Access Week! This year’s theme, ‘It Matters How We Open Knowledge: Building Structural Equity’,…
Enhance your research with our November workshops
Monday
1st November
2021
Are you a researcher or higher degree by research candidate looking to further your learning and development? Our upcoming online…
Upcoming changes to our APA referencing guides—make the switch to APA 7!
Tuesday
2nd November
2021
Did you know the American Psychological Association (APA) writing and referencing style originated in 1929? The style has experienced many…
Griffith Review 74: Escape Routes
Tuesday
2nd November
2021
Sometimes, we all need to get away… From mermaids and space matriarchs to fresh starts and flights…
Meet our Library Services team
Monday
8th November
2021
Whether you’re returning to your studies in Trimester 3 or you’re a new student experiencing university for the first time, our…
Remembrance Day 2021
Thursday
11th November
2021
The 11th of November is Remembrance Day. On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, a…
Discover EIU Viewpoint—your resource for political, policy and economic analysis
Wednesday
17th November
2021
EIU Viewpoint is the new platform for The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) collection of analyses and forecasts on key industries and…
Queensland Research Bazaar Events: 24-26 November
Thursday
18th November
2021
Queensland Research Bazaar (ResBaz) 2021 is coming up! ResBaz is a skill and community-building festival where researchers come together to…
World Toilet Day
Friday
19th November
2021
In Australia, most of us take safe, hygienic access to a toilet for granted. People living in other parts of the…
The Open Research Toolkit is here!
Wednesday
1st December
2021
Are you a researcher interested in open research practices? The Open Research Toolkit is now available on the Council…
What changes will you make this World Energy Conservation Day?
Tuesday
14th December
2021
World Energy Conservation Day raises awareness of energy consumption and its impact on the sustainability of global ecosystems. …
Griffith Review 75: Learning Curves
Monday
14th February
2022
From preschool to postgrad, from private to public, and from sandstone to the school of life, what do the…
Enhance your research with our March workshops
Tuesday
1st March
2022
Are you a researcher or higher degree by research candidate looking to further your learning and development? Our upcoming…
Creating an alternative CV to tell your impact story
Thursday
3rd March
2022
These days academics have to shape-shift to suit a diverse range of audiences. What you include to apply for…
Update: Our Digital Library is still available
Thursday
3rd March
2022
Due to the current weather event across South-East Queensland all our libraries will be closed until Monday 7 March. …
Library guide updates: Humanities, social sciences and languages & Visual and creative arts
Tuesday
22nd March
2022
Library guides are amazing online resources that assist you in your learning by collating specific discipline-related material all in…
O’Reilly for Higher Education
Tuesday
29th March
2022
The O’Reilly for Higher Education online database is now available in the Griffith Library collection. With…
Academic integrity tutorials update
Thursday
20th November
2025
The Library’s academic integrity modules have been updated with new names: Mandatory Introduction to Academic Integrity Module…
New Using Generative AI webpage
Wednesday
5th November
2025
The Library’s new Using Generative AI webpage is now live! This resource helps students…
Who Owns Our Knowledge? Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Open Access
Thursday
23rd October
2025
As we reflect on the 2025 Open Access Week theme, “Who Owns Our Knowledge?”, Indigenous…
Open Access Week: Co-creating shared knowledge through citizen science
Friday
24th October
2025
This year’s Open Access Week theme, ‘Who owns our knowledge?’, invites us to reflect on how knowledge is created,…
Art meets access: Griffith’s gateway to open creative research
Tuesday
21st October
2025
In celebration of Open Access Week 2025, we’re shining a spotlight on how Griffith is championing…
Open Access Week 2025: ‘Who owns our knowledge?’
Monday
20th October
2025
It’s Open Access Week and this year’s theme is ‘Who owns our knowledge?’, which prompts us to consider how,…
Looking to borrow books from the library but forgot your ID card? No problem!
Wednesday
10th September
2025
You can still borrow with our Library app. The Griffith University Library app makes borrowing and managing…
Building together: The Library’s student Gen AI website project
Monday
1st September
2025
The Library is excited to be leading the development of a new student-facing Generative AI (Gen AI) website for Griffith…
Discover the new Web of Science database enhancements
Thursday
8th July
2021
Do you use the Web of Science database for your research? Starting today, you’ll see a new interface. Enhancements include: New look Author Records …
Meet our Researcher Services Librarians!
Wednesday
21st July
2021
Our team of Researcher Services Librarians are research activity and discipline specialists who provide advice, training and support to Higher Degree Research candidates (HDRs) and researchers on how and…
Acute pain or chronic pain—Can you tell the difference?
Tuesday
27th July
2021
When we experience pain, we’re often more preoccupied with alleviating it—or ignoring it—rather than acknowledging what we’re feeling. Acute pain is your body’s…
Discover the best way to contact the Library
Monday
2nd August
2021
Do you have questions about accessing Library resources or developing study skills? The Library is here to help answer…
The Griffith Digital Library is fully available during lockdown
Wednesday
4th August
2021
Did you know our Library services are still available online despite our campus libraries being closed due to the current South East Queensland COVID-19 lockdown? If you’re studying from home, be sure to…
Learn how you can help keep our Library spaces safe for everyone
Wednesday
4th August
2021
Everyone has the right to feel welcome, comfortable and safe in our Library spaces. Assault, harassment and disrespectful behaviours are not tolerated at…
Today is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples!
Monday
9th August
2021
Did you know? Indigenous peoples are nearly three times more likely to…
The Institute for Glycomics: Celebrating 21 years of making a difference
Monday
16th August
2021
Established 21 years ago through Griffith University and Queensland Government investment, the Institute for Glycomics has become one of Australia’s flagship multidisciplinary…
Switch to SciFinder-N and experience the benefits
Thursday
19th August
2021
It’s time to embrace the new and improved SciFinder-N. With an improved interface and a faster and smarter search algorithm (including ranking results by relevance) SciFinder-N is the key to unlocking…
Keep the conversation going this Wear It Purple Day!
Friday
27th August
2021
Today, 27 August 2021, is Wear It Purple Day! This day is an opportunity to show our support…
Uni Mental Health and Wellbeing Week
Monday
6th September
2021
It’s Uni Mental Health and Wellbeing Week! From 6 — 10 September, Griffith will be hosting a range of fun activities across the Nathan and Gold Coast campuses…
Get involved—It’s Social Sciences Week!
Monday
6th September
2021
6 – 12 September 2021 is Social Sciences Week, a week-long series of events that brings together experts from professional associations…
Today is National Threatened Species Day
Tuesday
7th September
2021
On 7 September 1936, the last Tasmanian tiger died in Hobart Zoo, signaling the extinction of the thylacine species. Sixty years later…
Are they really OK? Ask them today
Thursday
9th September
2021
Today is R U OK? Day and this year the message is: Are they really OK? Ask them today. Do…
Griffith Review 73: Hey, Utopia!
Wednesday
15th September
2021
What are the possibilities and pitfalls of imagining a better future? Where will it take us next? And do…
Dementia Action Week 2021—A little support makes a big difference
Tuesday
21st September
2021
September 20 to 26 is Dementia Action Week. This year’s theme is ‘A little support makes a big difference.’…
Have you explored the ScienceDirect all access collection yet?
Wednesday
22nd September
2021
Griffith has access to the latest high-quality content in over 37,000 ebook titles via the ScienceDirect platform. ScienceDirect offers unlimited concurrent usage and DRM (Digital Rights Management) free terms enabling the greatest flexibility in research and education…
Student animation showcase in the Library
Monday
27th September
2021
This month the Library is proud to be showcasing the creative talents of a selection of Griffith Film School’s 2018 Animation graduates. If…
World Habitat Day 2021
Monday
4th October
2021
Today, 4 October 2021, is World Habitat Day. When you hear the term ‘habitat’ you most likely think of natural…
Literature review workshops
Tuesday
12th October
2021
Are you working on or about to conduct a literature review? It’s important to design an effective…
HDR Careers Week is nearly here
Friday
15th October
2021
HDR Careers Week is from 18 to 22 October. This year’s program is packed full of sessions to assist candidates …
New open access textbook: Join us for the book launch of InfoTech Governance, Policy, Ethics & Law
Thursday
31st July
2025
Dr. David Tuffley and the Library are celebrating the publication of a new open access textbook:…
Library elearning resources to enhance academic and study skills
Friday
1st August
2025
Are you looking for ways to support your students’ academic, study or digital skills development? The Library offers a…
Griffith Archive: New online exhibitions
Tuesday
15th July
2025
To celebrate Griffith’s 50th anniversary Griffith Archive’s is releasing two new online exhibitions this July. The first is…
Empower the next generation with respectful research this NAIDOC week
Friday
11th July
2025
This NAIDOC Week, the theme ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’ is a tribute…
Dignity, freedom and justice for all: Commemorating Human Rights Day
Friday
9th December
2022
10 December is Human Rights Day, which commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration…
New Library opening hours are coming for Nathan and Gold Coast campuses!
Monday
12th December
2022
From 12 December 2022, new Library opening hours are in effect at our Nathan and Gold Coast campuses. You…
Good news monthly
Tuesday
13th December
2022
Each month we like to highlight good news stories which have caught our eye. This month, read about a…
Volunteer or have your items repaired at the LEAF Repair Café
Friday
23rd May
2025
The Logan Eco Action Festival (LEAF) takes place on Sunday 1 June 2025 at the Logan…
Navigating publisher article-sharing policies the easy way
Wednesday
23rd April
2025
Sharing your subscription-based publications can be tricky, but the Library is here to make it simple. We’ll help you navigate…
Get in the know about NTROs
Wednesday
9th April
2025
What comes to mind when you think of a research output? For many, it’s a peer-reviewed journal article, a…
APA 7 Referencing module in Canvas
Monday
24th March
2025
Did you know there is a series of eLearning modules on the Canvas website? If you are…
Furthering research into potential new therapies for spinal cord injury – meet Dr Indra Choudhury
Monday
27th March
2023
Dr Indra Choudhury is a recent PhD graduate, a former HDR representative and one…
Why is the moon following us? Chamindie Punyadeera’s journey from curiosity to clinical breakthroughs
Wednesday
25th September
2024
‘From childhood, I had an inquisitive and curious mind. I remember my mother saying, ‘stop asking…
Repair Cafes: A place to repair, share and connect
Friday
14th March
2025
Griffith University hosts regular Repair Cafes across our campuses, offering students and staff the opportunity to both share their…
Library borrowing and the Griffith University Library app
Wednesday
5th March
2025
Will you need to borrow library books this trimester and are you wondering how borrowing works? Read on to…
New sensory-friendly space in Queensland College of Art and Design Library
Tuesday
4th March
2025
A new sensory-friendly space has opened in the Queensland College of Art and Design Library. This space features adjustable…
Group work and Gen AI modules available in Canvas Commons
Thursday
20th February
2025
Will your students be using Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) or working in groups this trimester? The Library has…
QCGU library closure
Monday
25th November
2024
The Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (QCGU) library will be closed for essential maintenance from Wednesday 4 December 2024, reopening…
Library and 24/7 space closures during student vacation
Monday
16th December
2024
It’s almost the end of the year and time for a well-deserved break! While you enjoy the student vacation…
Teaching staff: Get ready for Trimester 1 by preparing your Reading lists
Thursday
5th December
2024
With Trimester 1 just around the corner, the Library is here to help you prepare your courses. An essential…
See you in 2022!
Thursday
23rd December
2021
The Library would like to wish everyone a joyous and safe holiday period! Our campus Library services will…
Welcome back to 2022
Wednesday
12th January
2022
It’s a new year and all Library services have reopened for 2022, with campus libraries open and our friendly…
Download the new Griffith University Library app
Tuesday
12th November
2024
Are you planning a visit to the library to borrow books, or already have some on…
Remembrance Day: Lest we forget
Monday
11th November
2024
Monday 11 November is Remembrance Day. Each year on the 11th hour of the…
Introducing the new Information Skills Framework
Tuesday
5th November
2024
The Library’s new Information Skills Framework (ISF) is live and ready to help the academic community…
Gold Coast library overnight closure
Tuesday
29th October
2024
The Gold Coast campus library (G10) is temporarily closed from Wednesday 30 October, 8pm to Thursday 31 October, 7am.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges and open access
Thursday
24th October
2024
This International Open Access week the Library is highlighting the University’s ongoing efforts to support open scholarship and knowledge…
Professor Stephen Billett – open access champion
Friday
25th October
2024
To celebrate International Open Access Week, this month’s researcher profile features Professor Stephen Billett, an open access champion. Stephen…
Open Access Week – The importance of sharing data: Griffith’s work on sugar cane disease detection
Wednesday
23rd October
2024
This International Open Access week the Library is highlighting the University’s ongoing efforts in supporting open scholarship and knowledge…
Open Access Week – Open Educational Resource – a free and accessible Australian Criminology textbook
Tuesday
22nd October
2024
On day two of International Open Access Week we explore Open Educational Resources, an important method for sharing knowledge…
Library hours—Australia Day
Monday
24th January
2022
The Library will be closed on Wednesday 26 January for Australia Day and will reopen on Thursday 27 January. …
Nathan Library closure on 30 January
Thursday
27th January
2022
Due to maintenance work occurring on campus, the Nathan Library will be closed on Sunday 30 January 2022. Library…
We wish you a happy and safe holiday 2022
Friday
23rd December
2022
During the holiday break our campus Library services will be closed from Saturday 24 December 2022 to Monday 2…
Welcome to International Open Access Week 2024 – Community over Commercialisation
Monday
21st October
2024
Welcome to International Open Access Week Open Access (OA) is a set of principles and practices where…
Creative Works now discoverable in Trove
Wednesday
16th October
2024
Research has greater value when those who may benefit from it can find it easily. This is why the…
World Migratory Bird Day: Protect insects, protect birds
Friday
11th October
2024
August and September mark the arrival of migratory birds who make the flight each year to the shores of…
Would you like to know more in sixty seconds?
Thursday
10th October
2024
With spring upon us, it is once again magpie nesting season. For some of us, this will unfortunately mean…
This World Blood Donor Day, give blood to share life
Wednesday
14th June
2023
While millions of lives depend on blood transfusions, low and middle-income countries face an acute shortage of safe blood…
Build your research skills this October with our RED workshops
Tuesday
1st October
2024
Join us this October for our upcoming online RED workshops designed to equip you with knowledge and skills to…
Creative Works spotlight: Imaginary Aviary
Friday
20th September
2024
A unique aspect of creative research practice is its ability to provoke imaginative responses. Often taking artistic forms, creative…
Griffith Review 85: Status Anxiety
Thursday
19th September
2024
Like the answer to a riddle, status is all around us, but it can’t always be seen or heard.
Our resources: Finding patent citations
Friday
13th September
2024
Patents are a source of innovation, knowledge-sharing and technology transfer. Patents often cite scholarly literature, and…
Boost your research skills this July at our Research Education and Development (RED) workshops
Saturday
1st July
2023
Are you a researcher eager to enhance your learning and professional growth? Join us this July for our upcoming…
Repair Cafe – Call for volunteers
Tuesday
4th July
2023
Do you have repair skills? Griffith University Repair Café is a student-lead initiative to bring life back…
Help us celebrate 50 years of Griffith in 2025
Tuesday
10th September
2024
To help commemorate 50 years of excellence in education, research and social engagement, Griffith asked our talented students to…
Study Skills for You: Follow Us
Tuesday
18th July
2023
Information, information overload! The world has so much information, so it’s easy to miss out on important…
Are you taking advantage of open access agreements?
Monday
9th September
2024
Publishing your journal articles open access means that anyone can access your research for free. This not only enhances…
Thank you to all mums this Mother’s Day
Friday
12th May
2023
It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday and we encourage you to take the opportunity to value and thank all the…
Take the pledge to ‘Drive so others survive’ this National Road Safety Week
Thursday
18th May
2023
‘By working together and changing our individual behaviour, we can get everyone home safe to their…
Rethinking research assessment: DORA turns 10
Thursday
11th May
2023
On 16 May, DORA turns 10 years old! And, no, we aren’t talking about the children’s cartoon character Dora…
Don’t underestimate your power this Earth Day
Thursday
20th April
2023
This Earth Day, 22 April, we are being urged to take up arms against the climate crisis and ‘Invest…
National Close the Gap Day
Thursday
16th March
2023
Current estimates from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the life expectancy of Aboriginal and Torres…
Introducing Canvas—your new study platform
Tuesday
7th March
2023
Griffith University has adopted an exciting new platform for all your learning needs. Learning@Griffith now uses Canvas to bring…
Good news: Resilience and adaptability in the aftermath of Australian Bushfires
Monday
6th February
2023
After losing his native pepperberry orchard in the New South Wales Southern Tablelands during the 2019 bushfires, Mr Tim…
Griffith Review 78: A Matter of Taste
Tuesday
22nd November
2022
Food is more than a matter of taste. Edited by Dr Carody Culver, Griffith Review…
Griffith research supporting climate justice
Thursday
20th October
2022
Whilst conversations around climate change and its impact are part of our everyday lives, potentially less familiar are the…
Research reveals the power of music for social change
Wednesday
21st August
2024
Newly published research in Griffith’s Creative Works by Dr Catherine Grant highlights the…
Logan Show holiday
Friday
9th August
2024
It’s show time! Logan Library will be closed on Monday 12 August for the Logan Show holiday. Normal opening hours…
Griffith Archive: Genesis of GUMURRII Student Success Unit
Thursday
8th August
2024
One of Griffth’s founding principles was equal access to education. As Griffith grew, so did this ideal. Less than…
The Library is showing the games in Paris
Friday
26th July
2024
The Library is celebrating the Paris games by showing them in all of our campus libraries. …
A permanent home for Griffith’s grey literature
Wednesday
31st July
2024
Grey literature is a category of information that includes reports, working papers, policy briefs and more. As…
The Library – Belong and Connect: Digital access for everyone
Tuesday
22nd August
2023
Everyone belongs in the Library space, and for those who access and interact with the Griffith Library digitally, we…
Keep track of your searches using library catalogue alerts
Thursday
31st August
2023
Would you like to receive alerts for new results in your saved library catalogue searches? You…
From farmers to photographers: ‘Seasonal’ by Dr Kaya Barry
Thursday
18th July
2024
Fascinating new research outputs are regularly being added to Griffith’s Creative Works repository. A recent addition…
Sparking knowledge this NAIDOC Week
Thursday
11th July
2024
NAIDOC Week is a time for acknowledging and celebrating the world’s longest and continuous cultures in the world. The…
Forging the future with respectful research this NAIDOC Week
Monday
8th July
2024
NAIDOC Week’s theme ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud’ emphasises the enduring strength and vitality of Indigenous…
Stoke your curiosity this NAIDOC Week
Friday
5th July
2024
NAIDOC Week is celebrated from 7 to 14 July this year. NAIDOC Week recognises and celebrates the history, culture…
Workshops and eLearning resources for Trimester 2 courses
Tuesday
2nd July
2024
Trimester 2 is approaching and the Library is here to help teaching staff and students with upcoming assessments. One…
Get ready for Trimester 2 by preparing your reading lists
Friday
28th June
2024
Trimester 2 is quickly approaching and the Library is here to help teaching staff get their courses ready. A…
Stroke Week 2020 – Restoring physical and mental well-being to stroke patients
Monday
31st August
2020
With one person suffering a stroke every ten minutes the effects of this disease has an impact on all of…
How typeface research could save lives
Monday
21st September
2020
Pilots are responsible for flight planning, determining the safest flight route, pre-flight inspections of the plane and monitoring dozens…
Meet the man behind the Institute for Glycomics, Professor Mark von Itzstein AO
Friday
25th September
2020
Twenty years ago, Professor Mark von Itzstein established the Institute for Glycomics, the…
Dr Darren Grice and the Institute for Glycomics lead the fight against middle ear infections
Wednesday
7th October
2020
Many of us have experienced the pain and discomfort of a middle ear infection, either personally or in…
World Diabetes Day—Studying the silent diabetes, type 2
Friday
13th November
2020
In Australia, 280 people develop diabetes every day—that is one person every five minutes. Diabetes Australia calls it the…
Early detection is the answer this Oral Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Samuel Thambar explains
Thursday
15th April
2021
From a young age, Samuel Thambar knew he wanted to become a doctor. Inspired by his …
World Environment Day 2021—‘Reimagine. Recreate. Restore.’
Saturday
5th June
2021
Dr Ed Morgan, Griffith Research Fellow at the Cities Research Institute.Image courtesy of Dr Ed Morgan. Reimagine.
Did you know your microbiomes are as unique as your fingerprints? Get to know your gut this World Microbiome Day
Sunday
27th June
2021
The body supports a significant bacterial ecosystem whose functions can impact on your health, but did you know that the composition of these microbiomes is unique to you? …
Re-visit our Researcher Profiles
Thursday
16th September
2021
Do you like hearing about the fantastic research coming out of Griffith University? Are you an aspiring academic who loves…
Professor Leanne Wiseman: Intellectual property, access to information and the Right to Repair
Wednesday
27th October
2021
25 – 31 October marks Open Access Week. To celebrate the work of Griffith researchers who are advancing open access to information, we…
Combatting antibiotic resistance in bacteria—Meet Dr Maria Halili
Wednesday
9th March
2022
Continuing our Researcher Profile series for 2022, Dr Maria Halili spoke with the Library about her…
Improving the lives of people with disability—Meet Dr Camila Shirota and Ms Kelsey Chapman
Wednesday
13th April
2022
Continuing our Researcher Profile series for 2022, Dr Camila Shirota and Kelsey Chapman…
Research and roller derby: Meet Dr Adele Pavlidis
Tuesday
26th July
2022
Dr Adele Pavlidis is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology with the School of Humanities, Languages and Social…
Check out these remarkable researchers profiled by the Library this year
Tuesday
23rd August
2022
Griffith researchers are conducting world-class research, driven to better understand our world and improve people’s lives.
International Women’s Day
Sunday
8th March
2020
Happy International Women’s Day! International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements…
Institute for Glycomics takes pioneering steps to combat viral infections
Friday
27th November
2020
Infectious diseases continue to be some of the world’s most significant health challenges. The Institute for Glycomics’ research into viral…
Be lean and green this World Soil Day, 5 December
Friday
4th December
2020
By focusing on food waste, we can all contribute to improved soil, plant and planet health. Every year in Australia…
From the Moon Landing to the Institute for Glycomics—Meet Dr Milton Kiefel
Thursday
17th December
2020
Dr Milton Kiefel knew he wanted to be an astrophysicist when in 1969, with 200 other children and teachers crammed…
Making digital mental healthcare a reality—Meet PhD Candidate Dale Rowland
Wednesday
20th January
2021
Dale Rowland is a Wiradjuri and Biripi man who comes from a proud Aboriginal family. At an early age, he observed…
Investigating magic proteins—Meet Dr Linlin Ma, lecturer in the School of Environment and Science.
Thursday
11th February
2021
This month, the Library spoke with Dr Linlin Ma about her research, what inspires her and what advice she…
‘Choose to Challenge’ this International Women’s Day
Monday
8th March
2021
Every day we see the power of both the individual and the collective in addressing issues such as…
On World Water Day take a moment to think about your water footprint
Monday
22nd March
2021
To understand the value of water and the impact of your water footprint, you need to look at how you…
World Malaria Day 2021—‘Zero malaria starts with me’
Sunday
25th April
2021
‘Zero malaria starts with me’ and ‘Zero Malaria – Draw the Line Against Malaria’ are the rallying slogans for …
Promoting a healthy economy within community—Meet Dr Jean Spinks, Research Fellow at the Centre for Applied Health Economics.
Wednesday
19th May
2021
This month, the Library spoke with Dr Jean Spinks about her research, what inspires her and the advice she…
One step at a time—addressing symptoms of diabetic neuropathy
Sunday
11th July
2021
Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most common long-term complications of diabetes. As symptoms often interfere with walking, balance and…
New RNA technology targets the spread of viruses
Tuesday
27th July
2021
We are all familiar with the term DNA, yet many of us may not realise that it is our RNA, or Ribonucleic Acid, that creates the protein vital…
Negotiating opportunities—Professor Ciaran O’Faircheallaigh, bridging the gap between indigenous culture and commerce
Monday
9th August
2021
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this post mentions and contains images of deceased peoples. …
Count down the top of 2022 on Library Connect: #4 – National Reconciliation Week 2022—Be Brave. Make Change
Monday
19th December
2022
As end of the year approaches, we’re counting down the five most popular Library Connect blog posts from 2022.
Count down the top of 2022 on Library Connect: #2 – Griffith University: Producing great legal minds for 30 years
Wednesday
21st December
2022
As the year draws to an end, we’re counting down the five top Library Connect blog posts from 2022.
Count down the top of 2022 on Library Connect: #5 – Improving the lives of people with disability—Meet Dr Camila Shirota and Ms Kelsey Chapman
Friday
16th December
2022
As the year draws to an end, we’re counting down the five top Library Connect blog posts from 2022.
Count down the top of 2022 on Library Connect: #3 – Promoting physical activity in adults with mental illness— Meet Dr Justin Chapman
Tuesday
20th December
2022
We’re counting down the five most popular Library Connect blog posts from 2022. Library Connect is your one-stop-shop for…
Your choice of clothes – and how you wash them – can affect our environment
Friday
3rd July
2020
Did you know that the polyester, nylon, and other synthetic fibers within your clothes are all forms of plastic? With…
Griffith Review 81: The Leisure Principle
Saturday
2nd September
2023
In 1930, John Maynard Keynes spelt out a vision of impending utopia: work, he said, will…
On R U OK? day, start a conversation that could change a life
Thursday
14th September
2023
In any given year in Australia, one in five of us will experience symptoms of mental illness, but 60%…
On National Coming Out Day, celebrate the diversity of our coming out (or staying in) stories
Wednesday
11th October
2023
National Coming Out Day, observed annually on 11 October, marks the anniversary of the 1987 National March…
Can changing your gut bacteria reduce your allergies?
Thursday
17th June
2021
For World Allergy Week, 13 – 19 June, we chat with Dr Amanda Cox who is part of the Griffith…
Nathan library closed this weekend
Thursday
20th June
2024
Due to a network upgrade, the Nathan campus library (N53) is closed Friday 21 June, 5pm…
The Library’s published a Textbook: ‘Leading in Health and Social Care’ now available
Monday
16th October
2023
Source: Griffith University In the spirit of open access to information, Griffith Library in collaboration with authors…
What’s the future of academic publishing?
Wednesday
29th November
2023
What is the future of academic publishing? In an environment of paywalls, predatory publishing and a publish or perish…
Get off to a running start in 2024 with our RED workshop series
Monday
22nd January
2024
The Library is running Researcher Education and Development (RED) workshops to help you get your research off to running…
Library help available for teaching T1 courses
Monday
7th February
2022
Trimester 1 is approaching fast, and the Library is here to help. We offer a range of assistance from…
Dr Alexis Kallio—The politics of music education
Monday
6th December
2021
Dr Alexis Kallio was appointed the Deputy Director (Research) of the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University (QCGU) in 2021, adding to…
Meet the Griffith experts from our 2021 Researcher Profile interview series
Monday
20th December
2021
Library Connect is your one-stop-shop for news about Library services, upcoming events and workshops and more. We cater to…
Candid conversations about Open Access: Introducing panel facilitator Leanne Wiseman
Wednesday
18th October
2023
Open access week is coming up and to celebrate the Library is hosting a panel…
Inclusive Futures Book Club: Matt Levy OAM PLY
Tuesday
20th February
2024
Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability invites you to attend an Author Talk event on disability and resilience, with esteemed guest…
Cultural politics and responsiveness in Australian education: meet Dr Greg Vass
Monday
22nd May
2023
Each month Griffith Library finds out more about a remarkable Griffith researcher. This month we spoke with…
Register now for Stronger: An evening with Dinesh Palipana
Monday
12th September
2022
Join us on Tuesday 20 September at the Gold Coast campus Library for an evening with…
Enhance your research with our November workshops
Monday
31st October
2022
Are you a researcher or higher degree by research candidate looking to further your learning and development? Our upcoming…
Culturally respectful library webpage released
Tuesday
28th May
2024
This National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 27 May to 3 June, the Library has released our new webpage Culturally respectful…
Engage with open research this Open Access Week
Friday
28th October
2022
Open Access Week (24–30 October) is a great time to discover how you can make your research…
Get behind climate justice this Open Access Week
Monday
24th October
2022
It’s Open Access Week (24–30 October) and this year’s theme is ‘Open for Climate Justice’. …
Enhance your research with our February workshops
Tuesday
1st February
2022
Are you a researcher or higher degree by research candidate looking to further your learning and development? Our upcoming…
GRO highlights: Catch up on popular tourism research in Griffith Research Online
Tuesday
12th July
2022
Recently, Griffith Research Online (GRO) has seen elevated interest in tourism-related research. In fact, this topic accounted for approximately…
Griffith Review 84: Attachment Styles
Monday
13th May
2024
The attachments we form shape our experience of the world and our understanding of who we are. ‘Hell is…
Melding international law and biosciences: Meet Dr Michelle Rourke
Monday
20th February
2023
Dr Michelle Rourke is a CSIRO Synthetic Biology Research Fellow at Griffith University’s Law Futures…
Inclusive Education and Women in Academia: Meet Dr Michelle Ronksley-Pavia
Monday
18th September
2023
‘Education is transformational and can transform not only a student’s life, but the life of their…
Put a lid on contamination this National Recycling Week
Wednesday
15th November
2023
What Goes Around Comes Around’ is the theme of 2023’s National Recycling Week (13-19 November). This…
It’s not far – just a hop, skip and a jump to Nearmap!
Thursday
7th September
2023
Nearmap is the global leader in geospatial map technology, noted for its database of high-resolution aerial imagery,…
International Day of Sign Languages is held on 23 September
Friday
22nd September
2023
The importance of Sign Languages With the International Day of Sign Languages coming up on 23 September, we asked…
Study Skills for you: Building professional communication and digital skills
Tuesday
19th September
2023
Professional communication – it isn’t just talking face to face but extends to writing emails, interactions on digital platforms…
Get the resources you need . . . ProQuest, you’re the one that I want
Thursday
28th September
2023
So why choose ProQuest? Founded in 1938, ProQuest is an online publisher that provides access…
The Library – Belong and connect: Safe spaces for everyone
Monday
2nd October
2023
Libraries are a safe space, with a long history of providing a refuge for all types of individuals and…
Get started – Researching First People topics Library Guide
Wednesday
31st May
2023
Do you have a project or an assignment requiring First Peoples research? Are you unsure where to start your…
Harmony Week stories of belonging: Meet Clare Burnett
Wednesday
22nd March
2023
This Harmony Week Library Connect is sharing the stories of people who have joined the Griffith community from overseas.
Harmony Week: Everyone belongs
Monday
20th March
2023
Harmony Week (20 – 26 March) is a time dedicated to celebrating Australia’s cultural diversity. It is…
Follow us on our social channels to keep with the latest Library news
Wednesday
8th March
2023
To find out everything you need to know about what’s going on at the Library, you can follow us…
Wear a teal ribbon for ovarian cancer
Wednesday
15th February
2023
February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and Ovarian Cancer Australia is asking everyone to wear a…
Griffith Review 79: Counterfeit Culture
Tuesday
14th February
2023
Treading the tightrope between art and lies, Griffith Review 79: Counterfeit Culture lifts the curtain on…
Library hours – Ekka Holiday
Friday
11th August
2023
It’s show time! Here are the upcoming changes to the Library’s opening hours. Royal Queensland Show- Ekka…
Dentistry and gender equality in academia: Meet Dr Jane Manakil
Wednesday
21st June
2023
Griffith academics can sometimes be found pursuing projects outside of their specialisation. We spoke to one such academic, dentist-turned-lecturer…
Discover our collection: The Bloomsbury Visual Arts Hub
Thursday
12th October
2023
The Bloomsbury Visual Arts Hub brings together all of the Bloomsbury digital visual arts…
Open Access week event: Community over commercialisation
Wednesday
4th October
2023
This year’s International Open Access week theme, ‘Community over Commercialisation’ seeks to encourage a candid conversation about the approaches…
Nathan Library temporary closure Saturday 9 September 5 am – 3 pm
Monday
4th September
2023
The Nathan campus library will be temporarily closed due to construction activity in N53 and surrounding buildings affecting the…
Open Access Week ‘Community over Commercialisation’: Meet two the Griffith Panel members
Thursday
19th October
2023
Meet two of our panel members for this year’s International Open Access week event – ‘Community over…