NAIDOC Week 2020—Always Was, Always Will Be
Monday
9th November
2020
NAIDOC Week 2020 is from 8 – 15 November and the theme for this year is Always…
Category Archive: Students
Remembrance Day
Wednesday
11th November
2020
Remembrance Day falls on the 11th of November each year. On the 11th hour on the 11th…
5 steps for starting your assignment
Monday
9th November
2020
Starting an assignment can be stressful. Not sure where to begin? Here are 5 steps to help…
Library workshops—researching, referencing and preparing for exams
Thursday
5th November
2020
O-Week has come to an end, but we still have a range of workshops to help you with your studies…
HSV Research Festival: Actualising equity, inclusion and social justice
Tuesday
10th November
2020
Griffith University’s School of Human Services and Social Work are pleased to invite you to the …
Lightning Talks podcast: The European Exchange
Tuesday
3rd November
2020
We are excited to announce the release of Griffith Review’s and the Library’s podcast…
The Library recognised for exceptional service provision
Thursday
29th October
2020
The Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Professional and Support Staff Service are an opportunity for the University…
Everyone can play a part for Men’s Health this Movember
Monday
2nd November
2020
Whether they be patchy, lopsided, itchy or epic, Movember is responsible for the increase in men sporting…
Welcome to O-Week!
Monday
26th October
2020
While on-campus activities have been placed on hold, we have a range of online activities and resources for you…
Exploring Online Resources at Griffith
Wednesday
21st October
2020
Trimester 3 is about to start! Are you wondering what you need to know to get online, get connected…
Multi Factor Authentication is coming soon!
Tuesday
20th October
2020
What is Multi Factor Authentication (MFA)? MFA provides extra security when logging into Griffith applications. You already…
Building your researcher profile
Thursday
15th October
2020
This week is HDR Careers Week and a great time to consider your researcher profile. Building…
It’s LGBTIQ History Month!
Wednesday
14th October
2020
LGBTIQ History Month was founded in 1994 by Missouri high-school history teacher Rodney Wilson to commemorate the first…
‘Let us send poverty to the museum.’
Friday
16th October
2020
This quote from Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus perfectly encapsulates the message behind International Day…
Brush up on your study skills this O-Week!
Wednesday
14th October
2020
The Library is hosting a series of online Earlybird workshops. Start Trimester 3 on the…
Tune in to mental wellbeing this World Mental Health Day
Friday
9th October
2020
Over the last year, our daily lives have changed significantly due to the global COVID-19 health…
This week—Queensland Mental Health Week, Study and Exam Week
Monday
12th October
2020
Queensland Mental Health Week (October 10 – 18) is this week and coincides with T2 Study and Exam Week,…
Higher Degree Research Careers Week—12 – 16 October
Friday
9th October
2020
Higher Degree Research (HDR) Careers Week is next week (12 – 16 October) and brings together a broad range of…
Griffith Review—Subscribe and win!
Friday
30th October
2020
Buy a subscription to Griffith Review before 31 December 2020 and receive a free one-year digital subscription to…
Griffith Review—Subscribe and win!
Friday
23rd October
2020
Buy a subscription to Griffith Review before 31 December 2020 and receive a free one-year digital subscription to…
Griffith Review—Subscribe and win!
Thursday
15th October
2020
Buy a subscription to Griffith Review before 31 December 2020 and receive a free one-year digital subscription to…
Griffith Review—Subscribe and win!
Thursday
1st October
2020
Buy a subscription to Griffith Review before 31 December 2020 and receive a free one-year digital subscription to…
New resources for working with research literature
Tuesday
29th September
2020
How does your research relate to the work of others in your field? Identifying the…
We want to help you avoid burnout this exam season!
Monday
21st September
2020
Trimester 2 is coming to an end and we want to share our tips on how to…
Scholarly Resource Services Librarians profile
Wednesday
16th September
2020
As custodians of the Library collection, Scholarly Resource Services (SRS) Librarians ensure that Griffith staff and students have…
Get prepared for exams with help from the Library
Tuesday
15th September
2020
End of Trimester exams are fast approaching. Are you feeling prepared? If not, don’t worry! T…
Griffith Review podcast
Wednesday
2nd September
2020
In lieu of the regular Lightning Talks, Griffith Review and the Library has released a podcast for …
Uni Mental Health and Wellbeing Week
Monday
7th September
2020
This week 7 – 11 September is Uni Mental Health and Wellbeing week and includes World Suicide…
Griffith Archive
Wednesday
18th March
2020
WHAT is the Griffith Archive? The Griffith Archive serves as a repository for material relating to Griffith University since its concept through to…
Sustainability Week webinars
Monday
24th August
2020
Sustainability Week is from 31 August – 4 September 2020 and this year our theme is Towards 2025: Meeting…
Wear it Purple Day is this Friday
Wednesday
26th August
2020
The 10th anniversary of Wear it Purple Day is coming up this Friday 28 August 2020…
Meet our Learning and Teaching Librarians
Thursday
20th August
2020
The Library has a range of staff available to support students and their learning. Librarians often spring…
Library reopening and safety measures
Wednesday
26th August
2020
All our libraries have now reopened, and you can keep up to date with current hours here…
Welcome back to Logan!
Friday
21st August
2020
We’re so excited to reopen the Logan campus library on Monday 24 August. Last week saw…
It’s On All Of Us Week 2020
Thursday
20th August
2020
Next week, 24-28 August is It’s On All of Us Week 2020. It’s On All of…
Access our e-resources!
Monday
17th August
2020
Library resources can be accessed online 24/7 wherever you are. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our Digital Library…
We’re extending our opening hours!
Thursday
13th August
2020
Good news – our Library Opening hours are extending! As we move to Stage 3 of our return…
Rest and relax this mid-trimester break
Tuesday
11th August
2020
It’s mid-trimester break, so time to get some rest and recuperate before powering through until the end of trimester. Although…
Meet our frontline team
Monday
10th August
2020
Our frontline library team work hard to provide a welcoming and safe environment for our community. You might find …
The Library – Making a difference in 2020
Friday
7th August
2020
COVID-19 may have shut our library spaces and our face-to-face interactions during Trimester 1, but the library worked…
Get assignments off to a flying start with these tips!
Thursday
6th August
2020
Starting assignments can be tough, especially if you’re not sure where to begin. We’re here to help with some tips…
Assignment search tips
Thursday
30th July
2020
Time to start researching an assignment but not sure where to begin? We’ve got you covered with tips…
Get help with Writing, Researching and Referencing
Wednesday
29th July
2020
T2 is underway and the Library has the tools to help you through your studies. Check out our Writing,…
Your T2 referencing toolkit
Tuesday
21st July
2020
Our Digital Library services are here for all your study needs! As your assignments for T2 approach, …
Hone your skills with our referencing workshops
Thursday
13th August
2020
We’re halfway through our referencing workshop series – have you registered your place? Workshops will continue…
Visit the Library Booth at Griffith Virtual Open House 2020
Thursday
16th July
2020
This year Griffith University are doing Open Day a little differently with the Griffith Virtual Open House 2020. Explore…
The Library. Here to Help.
Wednesday
15th July
2020
As our campus libraries start to re-open, we’d like to remind you that we are here to help, not just…
Online Referencing Workshops
Friday
10th July
2020
O Week has come to an end, but we still have a range of workshops to help you keep…
Griffith Libraries are now open!
Monday
13th July
2020
We have enjoyed delivering our Digital Library services over the previous three months – but now, we’re excited to have…
It’s O Week!
Tuesday
7th July
2020
While on-campus activities have been placed on hold, we have a range of online activities for you…
Griffith Libraries are opening our doors and our spaces – and your health is our priority
Tuesday
7th July
2020
As you may have heard, our campus libraries are re-opening from Monday 13 July. We’re excited to have you back…
Griffith Libraries are opening our doors and our spaces for T2!
Friday
3rd July
2020
Our campus libraries will begin a staged re-opening from Monday 13 July. Although we have always been available and will…
Trimester 2 – Get a head start on your studies
Wednesday
1st July
2020
Get a head start on your studies for Trimester 2 with help from the Library. We have a range of…
Brush up on study skills this O Week!
Thursday
25th June
2020
Before Trimester 2 starts, the Library will host a series of online Earlybird workshops FREE…
Empty your fridge to fight world hunger this Sustainable Gastronomy Day
Thursday
18th June
2020
Did you know that food waste costs Australian households $70 per week? This adds up to $3,640…
Recreational reading for your Trimester Break
Tuesday
9th June
2020
Looking for some holiday reading material? Check out PressReader for newspapers and magazines on a range of topics from…
Best wishes for your Trimester Break
Monday
8th June
2020
You’ve put in all the hard yards to make it through Trimester 1, now it’s time for a well-deserved…
Biodiversity for World Environment Day
Friday
5th June
2020
Today the Library celebrates World Environment Day- Time for nature. This year’s theme is Biodiversity and Griffith Research continues to…
Griffith Review- Exploring the changing truth of ageing.
Wednesday
3rd June
2020
The latest edition of Griffith Review is Getting on. Griffith Review, Griffith University’s very own quarterly journal of ideas and new…
National Reconciliation Week: In this together
Wednesday
27th May
2020
Wednesday 27 May marks the start of National Reconciliation Week with the theme In this together. Reconciliation Week…
Online Relaxation Stations – take a break from study
Thursday
28th May
2020
It may be study and exam week but don’t let yourself get overworked and overwhelmed. Remember to take breaks…
It’s HDR Skills Week!
Tuesday
26th May
2020
This week is HDR Skills Week and in these unusual times Griffith University and the Library are committed to supporting…
Do you have an upcoming online exam?
Friday
22nd May
2020
The library Study Smart site has a page dedicated to Exam Preparation. Preparation is key The important thing is…
Online Relaxation Station – calming games and apps
Tuesday
19th May
2020
Exams and assignment due dates looming and while our Library Spaces may be closed, we’re providing an online…
Celebrate World Bee Day
Wednesday
20th May
2020
Dr Fiona Foley’s sculpture of three native honey bees in Public Artwork for Cato Square…
Exams are approaching, check out our tips for success
Thursday
14th May
2020
Exams are almost upon us and the lead up to exam time can be a challenging time. We’ve put…
Online Relaxation Station – Mindful activities to de-stress from your studies
Tuesday
12th May
2020
End of Trimester assignments and exams are almost upon us and the library is here to support you, not only…
Privacy Awareness Week 2020
Thursday
7th May
2020
“Be smart about privacy” is the key message for this year’s Privacy Awareness week. With a range of technologies…
Library Connect is Here!
Friday
1st May
2020
Library Connect is here! Griffith Library’s new blog is our central channel of communication for updates on news, events, library…
Who you gonna call? Goal Busters!
Friday
13th September
2019
Assoc Prof Jim Smart, Prof David Peetz, Assoc Prof Susan Harris Rimmer, Prof Rebecca Ford, and Riley Theidecke GOAL BUSTERS…
Celebrating learning and teaching with our First People
Friday
12th July
2019
Disclaimer: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this social media post may contain images and voices…
Mental Health Week at Griffith
Tuesday
3rd September
2019
At Griffith Library we know how stressful it can be balancing studies with every-day life. Take Time during Mental Health…
Lightning Talks: Crimes and Punishments
Sunday
18th August
2019
Exploring the darker side of human nature Since the appropriation and settlement of Australia’s mainland to the present time, much…
Stressed out from study and up-coming exams?
Monday
30th September
2019
Studies have shown that colouring in can help with symptoms of anxiety and depression. So why not relieve your exam stress and take a…
Need a place to study? Griffith Libraries are here for you!
Friday
4th October
2019
We have extended opening hours over the study and exam period with Gold Coast and Nathan campus libraries open 24 hours on…
Data-lovers rejoice, we have the Lightning Talks for you!
Wednesday
16th October
2019
Finally, the Lightning Talks for all the data-loving librarians among us is here! Advance Australia F.A.I.R. is happening on the…
International Games Week
Thursday
31st October
2019
International Games Week 2019 kicks off next week and will run from 3-9 November. What is this you ask?…
Lightning Talks: The Light Ascending
Monday
4th November
2019
Are you a creative? Starting out in a creative industry? Or simply fascinated by the creative? Griffith Review and Griffith…
The light ascending: Creativity unites us all
Monday
25th November
2019
“No one gives a creative rules, we make rules for ourselves.” Vanessa Tomlinson. The final Lightning Talks of the…
Studying in T3
Monday
2nd December
2019
Don’t forget to check out these resources to boost your studies! Study Skills – Explore our advice on critical thinking,…
Look after yourself
Monday
9th December
2019
Studying at university can be a stressful time in your life. Make sure you look after yourself and take the…
Holiday hours at the Library
Monday
16th December
2019
2019 is almost over which means we’re coming up to holidays and the new decade. Students and staff alike will…
New additions to the Library’s eBook collection
Monday
6th April
2020
The Library now has access to Taylor and Francis’ eBook Collection. Titles can be discovered through the Library…
Referencing – piecing it all together
Wednesday
15th April
2020
Referencing can be a tricky task but acknowledging the contributions and work of others by citing your sources is…
Health– The Library has 6 new specialty collections
Friday
17th April
2020
The Library has six new online health specialty collections LWW (Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins). The collections provide core resources…
Tips for study and self-care
Wednesday
22nd April
2020
While you are studying from home there are a few things you can do to make sure you are getting…
Commemorating Anzac Day
Saturday
25th April
2020
Today we commemorate Anzac Day, when we recognise the more than 1.5 million service men and women who have served…
Library Connect – Coming Soon
Tuesday
28th April
2020
A brand-new Library Blog is launching soon! Library Connect will be our new look blog and our central point of…
Labour Day support hours
Wednesday
29th April
2020
Library services will remain open for the Labour Day Public Holiday on Monday 4 May 2020. Our support hours will…
New Oxford Scholarship Online resources
Tuesday
5th May
2020
The Library has over 1.2 million ebooks in our online databases including the Oxford Scholarship Online (OSO) database. Oxford…
Library staff here to help
Wednesday
6th May
2020
Library staff like Jo, Laura and Nicholas are continuing to provide support for you while you study online. Our…
New resources – Oxford Handbooks Online
Monday
18th May
2020
Oxford Handbooks Online (OHO) is the home of scholarly research reviews and is an outstanding collection of the best…
Anzac Day support hours
Friday
24th April
2020
Library service hours will be reduced to 1-5pm tomorrow, Saturday 25 April 2020, to honour the Anzac Day public holiday.
Be Part of Earth Day 2020
Wednesday
22nd April
2020
In 1970 we joined together for the world’s first Earth Day. This year, 22 April, we mark 50 years since…
World Malaria Day
Saturday
25th April
2020
While the world struggles to come to terms with novel coronavirus, in malaria affected countries current cases…
Access to resources
Friday
17th April
2020
The library doors may be closed temporarily but with over 1.2 million e-books, over 2 million audio and video…
The Library is here to help
Tuesday
14th April
2020
The doors to our Libraries on campus may be closed but our online Library is open 24/7. Our online…
Research and referencing support – we’ve got your back
Thursday
2nd April
2020
Studying from home and need help with your assignment or research? Check out the library resources and services we…
Happy Easter
Sunday
12th April
2020
Happy Easter Everyone! We hope you’re enjoying your extra long weekend and taking some time out to relax and…
Easter Break – Library Services closed
Monday
6th April
2020
The University is taking a well-deserved break over the Easter long weekend and we hope you will too. This means…
Finding and evaluating sources
Tuesday
7th April
2020
Library guides Do you need to find suitable information for your assignment? There are so many places to search but…
Welcome to Nathan Library’s new student space
Tuesday
18th February
2020
Nathan Library has opened a newly re-designed student space. The Quiet Collaboration zone has 200 seats and is located on Level 2…
Welcome back!
Thursday
2nd January
2020
We hope you had a fantastic break and enjoyed the time off with family and friends. Griffith Library also took…
Jump back into study!
Monday
6th January
2020
It’s a new year, we’re back and ready to jump into studies for 2020 – are you? If not (or…
Your library
Friday
10th January
2020
Your Griffith Library is a one-stop shop for all your studying needs. We can help you with: Study skills We’ve…
Yes, we’re open and here to help
Monday
20th January
2020
Exams are approaching and the library is here to help! We know final assignments are nearly due and end of…
Exam time is here- look after yourself
Tuesday
28th January
2020
Take time out to look after yourself this exam period! Did you know that looking after your well-being positively influences…
The year of the Rat
Saturday
25th January
2020
Not only is Chinese New Year an opportunity to learn more about Chinese culture and custom, it’s a celebration of…
Be a step ahead in your study with Earlybird workshops.
Wednesday
29th January
2020
Get a head start at Griffith by coming along to our free Earlybird workshops. Learn the essentials of academic research, referencing, assignment writing and…
Start uni ahead of the game
Friday
7th February
2020
Griffith Library is here to support you through your studies. Get ahead of the game! Check out our …
Library Rover (casual positions)
Thursday
6th February
2020
An exciting opportunity exists to join the casual staffing pool of dynamic customer focused team members of the Library. Library…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Tuesday
11th February
2020
According to UNESCO, less than 30 per cent of scientific and technological researchers are women. This International Day of Women…
Library spaces
Thursday
13th February
2020
Your Griffith Library is YOUR space. With six libraries over six physical campuses, we take a student-first approach which allows…
Research Data Guide
Monday
10th February
2020
Looking for open or external data for your research? Griffith University researchers and HDR candidates can explore relevant external research datasets…
Library Orientation
Monday
17th February
2020
Trimester one is almost upon us and Griffith Library has everything you’ll need to succeed. This O-week, staff at your…
Library Staff
Thursday
20th February
2020
Griffith Library have a range of staff roles designated to supporting students. The ones to keep an eye out for…
Vacation hours
Friday
14th February
2020
Hooray, it’s vacation time! From tomorrow, the Library is reducing opening hours while you all enjoy your break before returning…
Welcome to Week 1
Tuesday
25th February
2020
Welcome to Week 1! Our friendly staff are here to help with all your learning and research needs. We’ll provide…
Introducing APA7 and the Library’s new referencing guides
Monday
24th February
2020
The arrival of 2020 brings with it the new APA 7th edition (APA7) referencing guide – and your Griffith Library has everything…
Assistive Technology Drop-ins
Friday
14th February
2020
Digital Solutions and Student Disability and Accessibility are hosting assistive technology drop-in sessions at the Nathan and Gold Coast campuses…
Prepare for study
Thursday
27th February
2020
A little preparation before you start university and assignments can make your study experience a whole lot easier – get…
Open Data Day
Monday
2nd March
2020
On Saturday 7 March 2020, the world celebrates Open Data Day. This international event connects data…
F.A.I.R Open Data
Tuesday
3rd March
2020
In the lead up to Open Data Day we explore how researchers can make data open and F.A.I.R. F.A.I.R…
Celebrating Open Data Day
Wednesday
4th March
2020
Today we celebrate Open Data Day by highlighting uses of open data shared by government and…
Open Data Day – Policies and governance
Thursday
5th March
2020
In our fourth blog leading up to Open Data Day we focus on the objective “to encourage the adoption of open…
Happy Open Data Day
Saturday
7th March
2020
Happy Open Data Day! Today we celebrate with some incredible collections as data. Cultural institutions including Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM), collect, preserve and…
Griffith Research Online
Thursday
12th March
2020
Griffith Research Online (GRO) is a digital archive of research and scholarship from Griffith University that provides free…
Inclusivity
Monday
23rd March
2020
Griffith University is committed to making sure you feel safe, included and respected. That means it’s up to all members…
Working with Data
Monday
30th March
2020
Good data management can save you time and help ensure that your data is protected. Griffith Library has produced …
Matters of Trust – an exploration
Wednesday
25th March
2020
The complexity of defining and navigating trust and our perceptions of trust, especially in times of crisis, is a…
Changes to Library services access
Thursday
26th March
2020
Our campus libraries will be closed until further notice due to the Australian Government’s directive on 24 March 2020. From Thursday 25 March…
Incoming transmission…
Friday
27th March
2020
From the Doctor. In these uncertain times and as we increasingly study and work from home we need to battle…
Contact the Library
Monday
30th March
2020
Library Services are available and here to help. Access Library help anywhere, anytime via our range of online support channels.
Fun Fact Thursday
Thursday
2nd April
2020
Right about now we could all use some fun and positivity in our lives, so we’re starting Fun Fact Thursday!…