Leading the future of sport
Whether you want to excel at, play, study, research, or make sport happen, Griffith’s expertise cuts across all aspects of sport. Placed as one of the top sporting universities in Australia, we are set to make a real impact through sporting collaborations, partnerships and excellence.
Our leadership position, #1 ranking nationally for elite athlete support, and record for the most athletes of any university competing at the Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games since 2016 signal that together we are at the top of our game.
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is committed to advancing knowledge, innovation, and practices that promote holistic health and well-being.
Sport Strategy 2024-2028
Griffith's Sport Strategy aims to use sport to inspire, grow and change individuals to drive positive social impact. The strategy demonstrates how Griffith will continue to enrich student experience with active lifestyles, sporting related opportunities and partnerships. The strategy also seeks to build sport excellence in high performance, education and research, and deepen our engagement with the Asia Pacific region as well as 2032 Games Engagement.
Griffith athletes at the Games
Griffith is the #1 university in Australia for students and alumni competing at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
92 Olympians and 18 Paralympians have competed at previous Games winning 20 gold, 9 silver and 29 bronze medals, including Australia's most successful Olympian Emma McKeon.
Women in Sport strategic plan 2022-2026
Griffith’s Women in Sport strategy aims to achieve greater equity and better outcomes for all women in sport, including athletes and those working in the industry. The strategy seeks to build on Griffith's long history in female high-performance sports research and sports management, further support our successful elite female student athletes and continue to grow leadership opportunities.
Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics
Griffith is in a privileged position to improve people's lives through sport as we get set for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics. From student volunteer programs to world-class sustainability strategies and playing host to training camps for international Olympic athletes, our expertise will unlock this once-in-a-lifetime mega event to transform the region’s future on the global stage.
Sporting Hall of Fame
Griffith boasts alumni of more than 55 Olympians, 10 Paralympians, and 60 Commonwealth Games athletes
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