Business and Arts, Education and Law
Nathan campus
23 September
| Session | Interest area | Date | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|---|
Criminal Advocacy workshop and demonstration Griffith Professor Ross Martin QC, one of Queensland's sharpest legal minds, demonstrates techniques experienced criminal barristers use in court to present a compelling case, and examine and cross-examine witnesses. | Law | 23 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
The Science of Social Deduction Games Study and apply social science principles to master a 'social deduction' game such as Werewolf or The Resistance, where winning means understanding how other people behave and using that knowledge to adapt your own strategy! | HLSS (Social Science, Humanities, Debating, Human Behavior) | 23 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Marketing as a force for a better world Social Marketing @ Griffith, the world’s largest social marketing centre, will showcase awesome experiences including eye tracking, gamification and neuromarketing and demonstrate how marketing can be used for societal good through the Co-create – Build – Engage (CBE) process. | Griffith Business School (Marketing) | 23 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Power dynamics: understanding our neighbours Work in groups to develop solutions that harness the divsersity of the Asia-Pacific region to produce success in the new economy in this interactive session co-presented by Griffith Business School and the university's Department of Business Strategy and Innovation. | Griffith Business School (Business Strategy and Innovation) | 23 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
21st Century Skills What skills do leaders of the 21st century need? Explore that question in a workshop that looks at how Griffith's business degrees help you gain influence across sectors and disciplines. | Griffith Business School/Yunus Centre | 23 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Play with real stocks in Griffith's Bloomberg Trading Room Trade with real money and real stock at this interactive session in Griffith's Bloomberg Trading Room, then learn about our Student Investment Fund—the largest student-managed fund in Queensland that invests real money!
| Griffith Business School (Accounting, Finance and Economics) | 23 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Behavioural Science Experiments & Taxation: Careers in Commerce Explore the world of commerce and discover the global potential of a career in accounting, finance or economics. | Griffith Business School (Accounting, Finance and Economics) | 23 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
Intervative Newsroom experience Try your hand at news anchoring, working behind the camera or real-time reporting in this hands-on experience for budding journalists and media practitioners that includes live crosses and on-screen opportunities. | HLSS (Journalism, Media and Communication) | 23 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
What’s it really like to be a Griffith student? Hear from a panel of current students about a day in the life of their Griffith studies. Get real answers, then and take part in activities that simulate a real university classroom. | General | 23 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
Witness Examination Be involved in a hands-on Witness Examination with current Griffith Law students. You will be able to partake in a trial from the opening statements, through to the examination of witnesses and the closing addresses. During this session you will develop your quick thinking and advocacy skills. | Law | 23 September 2021 | 12.45 - 2.15pm |
Gold Coast campus
30 September
| Session | Interest area | Date | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|---|
Working in the criminal justice system: Why people commit crime and what to do about it How do we decide when a prisoner is safe to return to the community? In this criminology workshop you make the call, interviewing an 'offender' due for release while learning about criminal justice theory. | Criminology and Criminal Justice | 30 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
21st Century Skills What skills do leaders of the 21st century need? Explore that question in a workshop that looks at how Griffith's business degrees help you gain influence across sectors and disciplines. | Griffith Business School (Business Strategy and Innovation) | 30 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Careers in Commerce: spotlight on taxation and behavioural science Discover the global potential of a career in accounting, finance or economics as you study behavioural science through some strategic thinking games and explore working with real clients through the Griffith Tax Clinic. | Griffith Business School (Accounting, Finance and Economics) | 30 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Teachers are Superheroes Experience being a teacher by designing and delivering a 'micro-teaching' moment to your peers. | Education and Professional Studies | 30 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am 12.45–2.15 pm |
Play with real stocks in Griffith's Bloomberg Trading Room Trade with real money and real stock at this interactive session in Griffith's Bloomberg Trading Room, then learn about our Student Investment Fund—the largest student-managed fund in Queensland that invests real money! | Griffith Business School (Accounting, Finance and Economics) | 30 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
What's it really like to be a Griffith student? Hear from a panel of current students about a day in the life of their Griffith studies. Get real answers, then and take part in activities that simulate a real university classroom. | General | 30 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
Witness Examination Be involved in a hands-on Witness Examination with current Griffith Law students. You will be able to partake in a trial from the opening statements, through to the examination of witnesses and the closing addresses. During this session you will develop your quick thinking and advocacy skills. | Law | 30 September 2021 | 12.45 - 2.15pm |
Performing and Creative Arts
South Bank campus
22 September
| Session | Interest area | Date | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|---|
Deconstruct the film Sit for a 'table read' of short film scripts written by Griffith Film School students, then watch the completed films to learn how a vision leaps from page to screen. | Griffith Film School | 22 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Let's Play Play some of the amazing computer games developed by Griffith University graduates, then start dreaming up your own digital challenges. | Griffith Film School | 22 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Brand Strategy In this marketing experience, you'll learn about what makes a 'brand', then work in teams to develop and design a brand identity. | QCA Design | 22 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Journey Mapping Learn about user 'journey mapping' as a data-gathering technique, then apply your knowledge to a design brief for a new digital app. | QCA Design | 22 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
Pixiliation Animation Animate a scene frame-by-frame using puppets and a camera, then play your work back on the big screen for all to see. | Griffith Film School | 22 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
Science and Health
Nathan campus
21 September
| Session | Interest area | Date | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduction to Virtual Reality Learn how VR is reshaping industries worldwide as you edit a virtual world using the Unity game engine, then let your classmates explore it through a VR headset. | IT, Intelligent Digital Technologies | 21 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Mindfulness: A Stress Management Skill for Students Try a mindfulness activity in small groups or pairs as you identify sources of stress and how it can be self-monitored and managed. | Psychology | 21 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Forensic Science – solve a hypothetical crime scene Apply the theory of forensic science to a crime scene! Follow the evidence and even extract DNA as you explore the scientific process that will help solve a fictional crime. | Forensic Science | 21 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Nursing in Practice Take a guided tour of the Nursing Practice Laboratory and our replica hospital wards as you learn what it's like to be a Griffith nursing student. | Nursing and Paediatric Nursing | 21 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am 12.45–2.15 pm |
The birth of AI Trace the history of artificial intelligence back to the 1800s as you learn the steps leading to some of the most important scientific breakthroughs of our age. | IT, Computer Science | 21 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am 12.45–2.15 pm |
Build your own Electronics Devices – Electronic Dice Operate simple analogue circuits and have fun building your own electronic dice that can be "rolled" by clicking a button. | Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering | 21 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am 12.45–2.15 pm |
Trebuchet Construct a trebuchet (a fancy counterweighted catapult) then measure how well your machine throws under different variables. | Mechanical Engineering | 21 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am 12.45–2.15 pm |
Drone relay race Navigate drones through an obstacle course in this team-based relay race where everyone gets a turn at the controls. | Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Engineering | 21 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am 12.45–2.15 pm |
Biodiversity of Toohey Forest, our living laboratory Hear from our experts in Environmental Science then take a tour of Toohey Forest, an ecological island in suburbia, to discover the range of rare flora and wildlife that call Griffith home, as well as ways to protect endangered species from extinction. | Environmental Science | 21 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
Strongest Tower Challenge Prove your engineering prowess by building the strongest tower possible from available materials, then test your build as more and more weight is applied... | Civil Engineering | 21 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
Gold Coast campus
28 September
| Session | Interest area | Date | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|---|
Problem Solving via Computer Programming Tackle a hands-on coding challenge and apply computer programming fundamentals to develop and write a program. Programming is a problem-solving exercise, so let's solve some! | IT, Computer Science | 28 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Psychology in Action Examine the cognitive psychology processes of real-world actions including learning to fly planes, golf putting in VR and detecting fights and conflict in CCTV footage in this workshop showcasing actual research conducted by Griffith University. | Psychology | 28 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
LEGO Building Challenge In this Construction Management workshop, you have 90 minutes to build a self-standing Lego tower that will be judged on the number of bricks used, design concepts applied and quality of the build itself. Ready, set, build! | Construction Management | 28 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Wind Tunnels Engineers use wind tunnels to test products such as cars, airplanes and even buildings. Put your mechanical engineering skills to the test as you build your own model, then use a wind tunnel to test your design's efficiency and durability. | Mechanical Engineering | 28 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Rare and Endangered Plant Walk and Wildlife Survey Hear from Griffith experts in Environmental Science, then go on a campus tour to discover the unique range of rare flora and wildlife that call Griffith home, as well as the ways to protect endangered species from extinction. | Environmental Science | 28 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Nursing in Practice Take a guided tour of the Nursing Practice Laboratory and our replica hospital wards as you learn what it's like to be a Griffith nursing student. | Nursing and Paediatric Nursing | 28 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am 12.45–2.15 pm |
The birth of AI Trace the history of artificial intelligence back to the 1800s as you learn the steps leading to some of the most important scientific breakthroughs of our age. | IT, Computer Science | 28 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am 12.45–2.15 pm |
Build your own Electronics Devices – Chirper Kit Learn how to operate simple analogue circuits, then solder a small electronic device that plays a tune and flashes lights. Plot twist: you won’t know what sounds it makes until it’s complete! | Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering | 28 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am 12.45–2.15 pm |
Industrial Design: Advanced design and prototyping Use Griffith's advanced rapid prototyping technology to render designs ready for manufacture! Our state-of-the-art laser scanners and computational design techniques puts you at the cutting edge of industrial design. | Industrial Design | 28 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am 12.45–2.15 pm |
Applications of Chemistry in Forensic Science – Illicit Drug Detection Perform tests to identify the chemical composition of unknown substances. Some are illegal drugs, some are over-the-counter medicines... you won't know until you apply real-world forensic science techniques! | Sciences | 28 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
Experience the Exercise and Sport Discipline See Griffith's biomechanics and strength and conditioning research in action in our Exercise Science and Sport labs. | Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Sports Science, Sport Development | 28 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
Strongest Tower Challenge Prove your engineering prowess by constructing the strongest tower possible from available materials, then test your build as more and more weight is applied... | Civil Engineering | 28 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
Science and Health
Nathan campus
21 September
| Session | Interest area | Date | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduction to Virtual Reality Learn how VR is reshaping industries worldwide as you edit a virtual world using the Unity game engine, then let your classmates explore it through a VR headset. | IT, Intelligent Digital Technologies | 21 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Mindfulness: A Stress Management Skill for Students Try a mindfulness activity in small groups or pairs as you identify sources of stress and how it can be self-monitored and managed. | Psychology | 21 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Forensic Science – solve a hypothetical crime scene Apply the theory of forensic science to a crime scene! Follow the evidence and even extract DNA as you explore the scientific process that will help solve a fictional crime. | Forensic Science | 21 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Nursing in Practice Take a guided tour of the Nursing Practice Laboratory and our replica hospital wards as you learn what it's like to be a Griffith nursing student. | Nursing and Paediatric Nursing | 21 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am 12.45–2.15 pm |
The birth of AI Trace the history of artificial intelligence back to the 1800s as you learn the steps leading to some of the most important scientific breakthroughs of our age. | IT, Computer Science | 21 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am 12.45–2.15 pm |
Build your own Electronics Devices – Electronic Dice Operate simple analogue circuits and have fun building your own electronic dice that can be "rolled" by clicking a button. | Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering | 21 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am 12.45–2.15 pm |
Trebuchet Construct a trebuchet (a fancy counterweighted catapult) then measure how well your machine throws under different variables. | Mechanical Engineering | 21 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am 12.45–2.15 pm |
Drone relay race Navigate drones through an obstacle course in this team-based relay race where everyone gets a turn at the controls. | Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Engineering | 21 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am 12.45–2.15 pm |
Biodiversity of Toohey Forest, our living laboratory Hear from our experts in Environmental Science then take a tour of Toohey Forest, an ecological island in suburbia, to discover the range of rare flora and wildlife that call Griffith home, as well as ways to protect endangered species from extinction. | Environmental Science | 21 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
Strongest Tower Challenge Prove your engineering prowess by building the strongest tower possible from available materials, then test your build as more and more weight is applied... | Civil Engineering | 21 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
Performing and Creative Arts
South Bank campus
22 September
| Session | Interest area | Date | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|---|
Deconstruct the film Sit for a 'table read' of short film scripts written by Griffith Film School students, then watch the completed films to learn how a vision leaps from page to screen. | Griffith Film School | 22 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Let's Play Play some of the amazing computer games developed by Griffith University graduates, then start dreaming up your own digital challenges. | Griffith Film School | 22 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Brand Strategy In this marketing experience, you'll learn about what makes a 'brand', then work in teams to develop and design a brand identity. | QCA Design | 22 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Journey Mapping Learn about user 'journey mapping' as a data-gathering technique, then apply your knowledge to a design brief for a new digital app. | QCA Design | 22 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
Pixiliation Animation Animate a scene frame-by-frame using puppets and a camera, then play your work back on the big screen for all to see. | Griffith Film School | 22 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
Business and Arts, Education and Law
Nathan campus
23 September
| Session | Interest area | Date | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|---|
Criminal Advocacy workshop and demonstration Griffith Professor Ross Martin QC, one of Queensland's sharpest legal minds, demonstrates techniques experienced criminal barristers use in court to present a compelling case, and examine and cross-examine witnesses. | Law | 23 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
The Science of Social Deduction Games Study and apply social science principles to master a 'social deduction' game such as Werewolf or The Resistance, where winning means understanding how other people behave and using that knowledge to adapt your own strategy! | HLSS (Social Science, Humanities, Debating, Human Behavior) | 23 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Marketing as a force for a better world Social Marketing @ Griffith, the world’s largest social marketing centre, will showcase awesome experiences including eye tracking, gamification and neuromarketing and demonstrate how marketing can be used for societal good through the Co-create – Build – Engage (CBE) process. | Griffith Business School (Marketing) | 23 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Power dynamics: understanding our neighbours Work in groups to develop solutions that harness the divsersity of the Asia-Pacific region to produce success in the new economy in this interactive session co-presented by Griffith Business School and the university's Department of Business Strategy and Innovation. | Griffith Business School (Business Strategy and Innovation) | 23 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
21st Century Skills What skills do leaders of the 21st century need? Explore that question in a workshop that looks at how Griffith's business degrees help you gain influence across sectors and disciplines. | Griffith Business School/Yunus Centre | 23 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Play with real stocks in Griffith's Bloomberg Trading Room Trade with real money and real stock at this interactive session in Griffith's Bloomberg Trading Room, then learn about our Student Investment Fund—the largest student-managed fund in Queensland that invests real money!
| Griffith Business School (Accounting, Finance and Economics) | 23 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Behavioural Science Experiments & Taxation: Careers in Commerce Explore the world of commerce and discover the global potential of a career in accounting, finance or economics. | Griffith Business School (Accounting, Finance and Economics) | 23 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
Intervative Newsroom experience Try your hand at news anchoring, working behind the camera or real-time reporting in this hands-on experience for budding journalists and media practitioners that includes live crosses and on-screen opportunities. | HLSS (Journalism, Media and Communication) | 23 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
What’s it really like to be a Griffith student? Hear from a panel of current students about a day in the life of their Griffith studies. Get real answers, then and take part in activities that simulate a real university classroom. | General | 23 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
Witness Examination Be involved in a hands-on Witness Examination with current Griffith Law students. You will be able to partake in a trial from the opening statements, through to the examination of witnesses and the closing addresses. During this session you will develop your quick thinking and advocacy skills. | Law | 23 September 2021 | 12.45 - 2.15pm |
Science and Health
Gold Coast campus
28 September
| Session | Interest area | Date | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|---|
Problem Solving via Computer Programming Tackle a hands-on coding challenge and apply computer programming fundamentals to develop and write a program. Programming is a problem-solving exercise, so let's solve some! | IT, Computer Science | 28 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Psychology in Action Examine the cognitive psychology processes of real-world actions including learning to fly planes, golf putting in VR and detecting fights and conflict in CCTV footage in this workshop showcasing actual research conducted by Griffith University. | Psychology | 28 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
LEGO Building Challenge In this Construction Management workshop, you have 90 minutes to build a self-standing Lego tower that will be judged on the number of bricks used, design concepts applied and quality of the build itself. Ready, set, build! | Construction Management | 28 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Wind Tunnels Engineers use wind tunnels to test products such as cars, airplanes and even buildings. Put your mechanical engineering skills to the test as you build your own model, then use a wind tunnel to test your design's efficiency and durability. | Mechanical Engineering | 28 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Rare and Endangered Plant Walk and Wildlife Survey Hear from Griffith experts in Environmental Science, then go on a campus tour to discover the unique range of rare flora and wildlife that call Griffith home, as well as the ways to protect endangered species from extinction. | Environmental Science | 28 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Nursing in Practice Take a guided tour of the Nursing Practice Laboratory and our replica hospital wards as you learn what it's like to be a Griffith nursing student. | Nursing and Paediatric Nursing | 28 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am 12.45–2.15 pm |
The birth of AI Trace the history of artificial intelligence back to the 1800s as you learn the steps leading to some of the most important scientific breakthroughs of our age. | IT, Computer Science | 28 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am 12.45–2.15 pm |
Build your own Electronics Devices – Chirper Kit Learn how to operate simple analogue circuits, then solder a small electronic device that plays a tune and flashes lights. Plot twist: you won’t know what sounds it makes until it’s complete! | Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering | 28 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am 12.45–2.15 pm |
Industrial Design: Advanced design and prototyping Use Griffith's advanced rapid prototyping technology to render designs ready for manufacture! Our state-of-the-art laser scanners and computational design techniques puts you at the cutting edge of industrial design. | Industrial Design | 28 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am 12.45–2.15 pm |
Applications of Chemistry in Forensic Science – Illicit Drug Detection Perform tests to identify the chemical composition of unknown substances. Some are illegal drugs, some are over-the-counter medicines... you won't know until you apply real-world forensic science techniques! | Sciences | 28 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
Experience the Exercise and Sport Discipline See Griffith's biomechanics and strength and conditioning research in action in our Exercise Science and Sport labs. | Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Sports Science, Sport Development | 28 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
Strongest Tower Challenge Prove your engineering prowess by constructing the strongest tower possible from available materials, then test your build as more and more weight is applied... | Civil Engineering | 28 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
Business and Arts, Education and Law
Gold Coast campus
30 September
| Session | Interest area | Date | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|---|
Working in the criminal justice system: Why people commit crime and what to do about it How do we decide when a prisoner is safe to return to the community? In this criminology workshop you make the call, interviewing an 'offender' due for release while learning about criminal justice theory. | Criminology and Criminal Justice | 30 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
21st Century Skills What skills do leaders of the 21st century need? Explore that question in a workshop that looks at how Griffith's business degrees help you gain influence across sectors and disciplines. | Griffith Business School (Business Strategy and Innovation) | 30 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Careers in Commerce: spotlight on taxation and behavioural science Discover the global potential of a career in accounting, finance or economics as you study behavioural science through some strategic thinking games and explore working with real clients through the Griffith Tax Clinic. | Griffith Business School (Accounting, Finance and Economics) | 30 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am |
Teachers are Superheroes Experience being a teacher by designing and delivering a 'micro-teaching' moment to your peers. | Education and Professional Studies | 30 September 2021 | 10–11.30 am 12.45–2.15 pm |
Play with real stocks in Griffith's Bloomberg Trading Room Trade with real money and real stock at this interactive session in Griffith's Bloomberg Trading Room, then learn about our Student Investment Fund—the largest student-managed fund in Queensland that invests real money! | Griffith Business School (Accounting, Finance and Economics) | 30 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
What's it really like to be a Griffith student? Hear from a panel of current students about a day in the life of their Griffith studies. Get real answers, then and take part in activities that simulate a real university classroom. | General | 30 September 2021 | 12.45–2.15 pm |
Witness Examination Be involved in a hands-on Witness Examination with current Griffith Law students. You will be able to partake in a trial from the opening statements, through to the examination of witnesses and the closing addresses. During this session you will develop your quick thinking and advocacy skills. | Law | 30 September 2021 | 12.45 - 2.15pm |