Propelling Asia and the Pacific to become global leaders in sustainable development
Griffith Asia Institute (GAI) is an interdisciplinary research institute at Griffith University addressing new opportunities and major challenges in Asia and the Pacific to foster the region’s progress and leadership in sustainable development.
GAI is dedicated to creating societal and academic impact through research excellence, partnership, capacity building, and engagement on strategic issues, such as sustainable economics, business and finance, policy and governance, international relations, as well as inclusive and rural development.
We embrace the complexity and diversity of the Asia-Pacific region, with an emphasis on the strategic trends and dynamics that impact on regional order. Our inter-disciplinary advantage lies in Griffith University’s commitment to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across the region through comprehensive initiatives that promote economic prosperity, social inclusion, environmental sustainability and good governance for all.
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is committed to advancing sustainable development through comprehensive initiatives that promote economic prosperity, social inclusion, environmental sustainability and good governance for all.
The GAI approach
At GAI we believe in creating real-world impact through research excellence and partnerships. Accordingly, we have built an interdisciplinary research team, engage in student education and capacity building across the region, and share our knowledge in our publications and events
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Countering disinformation in Australia and the Pacific
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From October 15-17, the Australia Awards Indonesia short course alumni held a post-course workshop...
Griffith researcher unites generations for global peace and security
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Griffith Asia Institute’s Dr Helen Berents has been awarded a prestigious research grant by...
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Our history
1971
Griffth established under the Grifith University Act 1971
1975
Foundation schools and student intakes (School of Modern Asian Studies being one of four foundation schools)
1978
Centre for Study of Australia-Asia Relations established as a research centre
1997
Griffith Asia Pacific Council (Advisory Body) established
2001
Griffith Asia Pacific Council (Advisory Body) established
2003
Griffith Asia Pacific Research Institute recognised as a full research institute
2004
Griffith Asia Pacific Research Institute renamed to Griffith Asia Institute (GAI)
2005
Perspectives:Asia series launched in partnership with QAGoMA
2008
Asia Future Fellows program launched in partnership with Peking University
2018
Ranked #1 nationally and #16 globally university-affiliated research centre by GoTo Think Tank Index
2019
Griffith Asia Business Internship (GABI) launched
2019
Pacific Hub established
2021
Inclusive Growth Hub established
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