Direct access to talent in Griffith Sciences
The Griffith Sciences Partnerships Office was established in 2019 as a ‘front door’ for external partners and to coordinate a broad range of engagement activities between our staff, students and industry partners.
Griffith Sciences partnerships involve global industry, local business, all levels of government, non-government organisations (NGOs) and community as part of a strategy to nurture and grow meaningful collaborations between industry and Griffith University, to enhance the learning experience and employability of our graduates, while collaborating with partner organisations to tackle the SDGs, including local and global challenges.
We support work integrated learning and student volunteering programmes, while also developing educational resources and undertaking research programs with impact.
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is committed to fostering partnerships to create synergies, best practices and amplifying our impact in achieving the SDGs for a more sustainable and inclusive future for all.
Fresh ideas and new perspectives
Griffith Sciences programs provide authentic learning experiences that are developed and supported through industry collaboration. We help global industry, local business, NGOs, and all levels of government to tackle the SDGs through internships, student volunteering, provision of resources, and connections with researchers.
Students expand their professional learning while making valued contributions in formalised projects and work placement situations.
If you're looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives, the Griffith Sciences Partnerships Office could be the solution you've been searching for.
Benefits to industry include:
- Young professionals contributing directly to your business through internships and volunteering
- An addition to recruitment strategies
- An opportunity to source and appraise future employees among job-ready graduates
- Support your staff leadership development in supervising an intern
- Cost effective solution for research and development initiatives
- Opportunity to input knowledge into the educational resources and curriculum
Why collaborate with us?
Opportunities for everyone
Global industry, local business, NGOs and all levels of government regularly support and contribute to our diverse range of our programs
Innovative ideas and fresh perspectives
Benefit from having young professionals contributing to your business, appraise future employees among job-ready graduates
A supported approach
We have dedicated staff to provide you with one-on-one assistance; from the initial stages of engaging with our programs, all the way through to completion
World-class innovation
Our research institutes and centres are equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technologies with internationally recognised research leaders solving real world problems
Profile your organisation
Participate in networking events, share ideas, connect with students, staff researchers and local community to ensure your brand is front of mind
Collaborate to tackle the SDGs through student volunteering and work integrated learning
Through our work integrated learning placements (for credit) and work experience placements (for volunteer experiences) we provide opportunities for our students to contribute to activities and initiatives that align with the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals.
3306ENV
In 2023, 97 students participated in volunteer and engagement activities as part of their assessment in course 3306ENV Environmental Management. This assessment item is designed so that students can engage with professional and community groups to explore the value of environmental volunteerism and professional development. Students construct a reflective portfolio around these experiences. Experiences include activities like tree planting, water and soil sampling, food waste management, koala field research, native bee, platypus, marine, quoll shorebird and waterbird conservation, fauna sampling, weeding, beach clean up, and more. Among the organisations where students volunteered included, Landcare NGO groups, catchment associations, local councils and non-government organisations. The outcomes of this engagement included an ongoing commitment by students to undertake further volunteering and accept job offers (in cases where students have been offered a job, and accepted it with organisations they volunteered with).
STEM outreach
Griffith Sciences partners with school and community organisations to offer a wide range of engagement and educational opportunities for school students.
Background
Moreton Bay, a vital coastal ecosystem in Queensland, has faced significant challenges in recent years, including increased coastal erosion and inundation. It is crucial to understand the impacts of sea level rise and the complex coastal processes at play. Alluvium, an environmental consultancy and NGO , has engaged Griffith Sciences students to undertake a numerical modelling project aimed at assessing the region's existing environmental conditions and predicting future impacts of climate change.
Project overview
In 2023, the project utilised the Deltares modelling package to develop a two-dimensional hydrodynamic model for Moreton Bay region. The model incorporated historical tides and wind data to stimulate ambient conditions, while allowing for the modelling of extreme weather events. The purpose of the model is to identify potential impacts of coastal hazards, such as tidal and storm tide inundation, which could significantly affect the region now and into the future. The findings from this model can also be used in supporting decision-making for effective coastal management and adaptation strategies.
Deliverables
In partnership with a Griffith University Science student, Alluvium contributed to the development of a fully calibrated hydrodynamic model to predict the potential impacts of climate change to the Moreton Bay region, an urbanised coastal region in Queensland. This model provided a better understanding of coastal hazards and the increasing challenges posed by climate change, such as sea level rise. The Griffith University student had the opportunity to work with real life examples and gained hands-on experience in coastal modelling. This experience equipped them with practical skills that are valuable for future roles in coastal science and engineering.
How do I apply for approval of a work experience placement? What is the difference between Work Experience and Work Integrated Learning?
Collaborate to tackle the SDGs through research and education
Through our research programs, education, and resource development we work with industry to tackle the SDGs and ensure our graduates – across architecture, construction and planning, engineering, IT, aviation; science and environment – are equipped with the knowledge and skills to tackle global challenges.
Griffith researchers are providing scientific solutions to global challenges. We collaborate with global industry, local business, all levels of government, non-government organisations (NGOs) and community to do research which addresses a range of global issues, including those related to the UN SDGs. Griffith Sciences’ expertise covers the traditional disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics, while also advancing continued technological developments. Our research provides the bedrock of our learning and teaching strategies, while also translating into successful research outcomes across a broad range of scientific fields.
Globally recognised research achievements underpin our learning and teaching
Acclaimed scientists across various expertise provide a knowledge platform from which successful graduates glean from, and in turn become future professionals of influence.
Griffith Sciences is an innovator within the higher education sector, having developed Australia’s first School of Environmental Studies and more recently instigated course work, which is now mandatory for all scientific officers of the Queensland Police Service.
We collaborate with a large number of organisations to deliver quality education and develop education resources that can be used not only by our students, but also by our partners.
Background
Griffith University has partnered with the NGO Sea World Foundation to conduct vital ongoing research projects into marine wildlife, wildlife health, ecology and disease. Each trimester, Sea World hosts Griffith University Science students in a unique chance for students to engage in marine biology research whilst contributing to scientific knowledge of these species.
Project Tasks
In 2023, students undertook several critical tasks:
- Behavioural Observations: Observations were made on the movements and interactions of sharks and turtles, aiming to identify patterns related to feeding, social interactions, and environmental influences.
- Substrate Preference of Echinoderms: Investigations were conducted to determine the preferred substrate types among various echinoderm species, providing insights into habitat selection and ecological interactions.
- Activity Budgets of Rescued Turtles: Students monitored the daily activity patterns of rescue turtles, documenting time spent on feeding, resting, and swimming to inform rehabilitation strategies.
- Seasonal Movements and Behaviours: By tracking the seasonal shifts in the movements and behaviours of sharks and turtles, students gathered valuable data that could inform conservation efforts and enhance understanding of these species.
Project Deliverables
Each time this project is delivered, students build on the work previously completed providing increased data and accounts of behavioural movements of marine animals contributing to existing knowledge and helping to inform future research.
Connect with students
With a variety of engagement activities, it’s easy to involve and profile your organisation to students in Griffith Sciences.
Engage our students through:
- Offering internships (UG , PG , PhD), , including work integrated learning and volunteer activities
- Offering industry-led team projects
- Attending networking functions
- Exhibiting at careers events
- Supporting student clubs and societies
Profile your organisation
Industry involvement in courses across our programs is vital. You can be involved through activities such as:
- Hosting site visits
- Being a guest lecturer
- Participating in employability initiatives
- Being an active member of the WIL advisory committee
Partner with us
Industry has a pivotal role to play in the development of job-ready graduates and is also an integral part of initiatives undertaken by our diverse array of research institutes and centres.
Ways you can partner with us:
- Research collaboration and consulting
- PhD sponsorships
- Being an active member of a School Industry Advisory Board
- Financial support
- Student volunteering or internship opportunities
Griffith Careers Fair 2025
Are you looking for talented candidates?
Register to attend the Griffith Careers Fair to showcase your organisation and position yourself as an employer of choice to students and upcoming graduates
Our partners
We collaborate with our partners to tackle the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through work integrated learning opportunities, student volunteering initiatives, our impactful research programs, and through the development of educational resources and industry involvement in courses.
Resources
Looking for recruitment options?
Griffith's Careers and Employment Service can assist with recruiting, advertising a position or becoming an industry mentor.
Looking to upskill or get job-ready?
With a range of high-priority study areas to choose from in health, IT, education and science, this is the smart way for you to advance your career and secure your future in the emerging economy.
Interested in commercialisation?
Griffith Enterprise is the University's dedicated office for commercial partnerships.
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Contact details
- Phone
- (07) 5552 8362
- Industry enquiries
- wil-gs.partner@griffith.edu.au
- Student enquiries
- wil-gs@griffith.edu.au
- Location and postal address
- Nathan
- Griffith University, Nathan campus
- Building N79 (Room 1.04)
- 170 Kessels Road, Nathan QLD 4111
- Gold Coast
- Griffith University, Gold Coast campus
- Building G09 (Room 1.65)
- Parklands Drive, Southport QLD 4222
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