Griffith Business School

We are thrilled to announce that Griffith Business School has received EQUIS accreditation! This highlights our unwavering dedication to providing top-tier business education. This milestone reinforces our mission to enhance business leadership, governance, and practice for a brighter future. Griffith Business School had the pleasure of hosting our peer review team for a 4-day visit in October at our Gold Coast campus, that showcased our vibrant academic environment, innovative research, and strong industry connections. We were delighted to engage with students, alumni and industry leaders over the course of the visit, including at our industry reception. Thank you again to our peer review team and our industry partners. #BetterBusiness #BrighterFutures #MakeItMatter #quality #accreditation #EFMDEQUIS #International Caitlin Byrne Thomas Bieger Wanda Costen Philippe Bonnet Carl Rhodes Bruce Cowley David Morgan, MBA Dr. William Chen, FCPA FCMA CMC Rebecca Hall Ralph Hunt Janelle Manders Lisa Starmer Jasmina Joldic PSM Cindy Shannon AM FAICD Clinton Dines James Nelson Michael McGee Paul Simshauser Michael Pennisi Belinda Dawes Uncle John Graham Peter R. Woods Amy Thompson Helen Wright Griffith University

The Academy of Excellence in Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance has once again positioned itself at the forefront of financial crime research in Australia, hosting the second annual Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance Research Symposium. The event brought together leading voices from academia, industry, and research to discuss the latest trends and challenges in financial crime prevention, compliance, and investigation. The symposium covered a broad spectrum of topics, from advanced compliance frameworks to emerging technologies combating financial crime. Each session provided valuable insights into the evolving landscape of financial crime and the innovative strategies being developed to combat it. Read more about the Symposium here: https://lnkd.in/g8BC9752 Griffith University #financialcrime #fintech #innovation

The Pro Vice Chancellor (Business) Staff Excellence Awards highlight the remarkable contributions and outstanding achievements of our staff, reflecting their dedication to excellence, leadership, engagement, and innovation. Congratulations to our 2024 award recipients: 🏆 Performance Excellence Winners: Brent D. Moyle and Ramari Kirkwood Highly Commended: Shermel Ancajas and the Accreditation Team (Peter R. Woods, Amy Thompson, and Helen Wright) 🏆 Responsible Leadership Winner: Harsha Sarvaiya Highly Commended: A J Brown 🏆 Engagement Winners: The Academy of Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance Team (Sarah Dunstan and Leah Grose) Highly Commended: Professor Kerry Bodle 🏆 Global Orientation Winners: GU-Hong Kong Metropolitan University MBA Study Tour Team (Xi Wen (Carys) Chan, Sudong Shang, Matthew Xerri, and Lili Mi,) Highly Commended: The GIFT Team (Leonie Lockstone-Binney, Sarah Gardiner, Kevin Filo, Barry Fraser, Laura Lesar, Ph.D, and James Higham) 🏆 Innovation Winner: Dr Nagesh Shukla Highly Commended: The GBS Central Team (Sue Nagle, Di Butler, and Wipanan (Wi) Leeratermpong) 🏆 Sustainable Business Practices Winners: The Forest Faeries (Alexandra Coghlan, Grace Erskine-Shaw, Deb Andrews, Lenka Boorer, Millicent Kennelly, Phoebe Grant, and Vanessa Thompson) Highly Commended: The Student Investment Fund Team (John Fan, Robert J. Bianchi, and Akihiro Omura)

Congratulations to PhD candidate Mohsen Loghmani who was named winner of the 2024 SMAANZ - Sports Management Australia and New Zealand 3 Minture Thesis (3MT) competition, held at Deakin University in Geelong. Mohsen's research works to strengthen the foundation of grassroots sports and provide actionable insights to improve the experiences of volunteers. ✨ Highlights of Mohsen's Journey: Runner-Up at the Department of Tourism, Sport & Hotel Management Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Finalist in the Griffith Business School 3MT, showcasing exceptional research communication skills. Winner of the 2024 SMAANZ 3MT Competition at the prestigious Sports Management Australia and New Zealand Conference, held at Deakin University in Geelong. We would also like to add special acknowledgment to those who supported Mohsen’s journey, including his supervisors, colleagues, friends, and the incredible volunteers who contributed to this success. Griffith University #3MT2024 #SMAANZ #SportManagement #VolunteerEngagement #ResearchExcellence

🎓 Proud Griffith Moment: Making Queensland History!    Congratulations to Ariana Doolan, who has just been sworn in as Queensland Parliament's youngest female MP in history! At just 22, Ariana is completing her double degree in Environmental Science and Business at Griffith Business School while representing the seat of Pumicestone. From lecture halls to Parliament House, Ariana exemplifies the extraordinary potential of our students. Her outstanding achievement in winning the seat encompassing Bribie Island and part of Caboolture showcases the leadership qualities we foster at Griffith. Join us in celebrating this remarkable milestone for both Ariana and Queensland politics!    #GriffithUniversity #WomenInPolitics #QueenslandPolitics #StudentSuccess #GriffithBusiness

Congratulations to all the teams that participated in the GriffithBUSINESS Responsible Leaders Challenge! This exciting in-school competition challenged students to apply their business and marketing knowledge by creating innovative strategies to help the Royal Queensland Art Society Gold Coast expand its consumer base. The team from St Francis College, Crestmead claimed the top spot, while a team from Our Lady's College Annerley earned a very well-deserved second place. Third place was awarded to the talented group from St Patrick's College, Shorncliffe. Well done to all the participants for their outstanding efforts and creativity! #ResponsibleBusiness #BetterBusiness #GriffithUniversity Ruth McPhail, Natasha Vary, Ryan Gould, Tanya Pienaar.

We're pleased to share that Griffith Business School researchers have been awarded Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project grants for 2025, as part of a $342 million national research initiative. These grants reflect the exceptional expertise and commitment of our researchers in addressing critical global challenges. GBS-led projects: 👉 Mitigating the Dark Side of AI-Powered Virtual Influencers Team: Dr Sara Quach-Thaichon, Associate Professor Isaac Cheah, Associate Professor Park Thaichon, Professor Scott Weaven, Professor Robert Palmatier Funding: $365,770   👉 Proxy Advisors and Political Dynamics in Ethical Investment Campaigns Team: Dr Erin O'Brien, Dr Ainsley Elbra, Dr Martijn Boersma Funding: $660,397   👉 Settlement Agreements Between First Peoples and Australian Governments Team: Dr Bartholomew Stanford, Professor Ciaran O'Faircheallaigh Funding: $700,332 Additional projects with GBS staff involvement: 👉 Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Precarity in Australia’s Youth Workforce Team: (Led by the Griffith University Health Group) Professor Michelle Hood, Professor Peter Creed, Professor Andrea Bialocerkowski, Dr Xi Wen (Carys) Chan Funding: $408,977   👉 Creating Safer Sport Communities from Rural to Urban Australia Team: (Led by La Trobe University) Associate Professor Kirsty Forsdike; Dr Tine Vertommen; Professor Simone Fullagar; Professor Alexandra Parker; Dr Mary Woessner (PhD); Professor Leesa Hooker; Professor Sylvie Parent Funding: $604,172 👉 The Role of Public Library Services for a Changing Rural Australia Team: (Led by Charles Sturt University) Professor Philip Hider; Dr Simon Wakeling; Dr Amber Marshall Funding: $353,564 #GriffithUniversity #ResearchGrants #AcademicExcellence #Innovation #MakeItMatter

Griffith University has welcomed over 60 MBA students this week to the Nathan and Gold Coast Campuses as part of the 'Innovate, Sustain, Lead: Global Insights on Strategy, Diversity, and the Future of Work’ program in partnership with Hong Kong Metropolitan University. The program will provide participants with presentations and site visits by experts to gain insights into business sustainability, digital business models, corporate entrepreneurship, and understand the pivotal role of leadership in driving digital transformation. We thank our friends from Hong Kong Metropolitan University for joining us for this program. #HKMU# #GriffithUniversity Griffith Business School | Griffith International | Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Congratulations to Dr Robyn Cameron who was recently named Gold Coast Volunteer of the Year by Volunteering Gold Coast Robyn is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Engagement with our Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics. Her journey in volunteering spans over 20 years, during which she has raised more than $2 million for breast cancer research. Her dedication began in 2005 with Cancer Council Queensland and then with the National Breast Cancer Foundation, where she remains an active volunteer today. Robyn’s efforts and commitment are a shining example of the impact one person can have. Please join us in applauding her extraordinary achievements! Griffith University #MakeItMatter #GoldCoastVolunteer #GoldCoast

Congratulations to the Griffith Business School winners and highly commended nominations from the 2024 Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Awards. These awards recognise the exceptional contributions our staff make to research, teaching, and student engagement, showcasing the incredible impact of their work. Research Awards: Excellence in Promoting Industry Engagement in Graduate Research—Associate Professor Lee Morgenbesser Internationalisation Awards: Highly Commended in Most Outstanding Contribution to Overall Internationalisation—Professor Sarah Gardiner Learning and Teaching Awards: Excellence in Innovation in Learning and Teaching—Dr Julienne Senyard Excellence in Enabling Teaching and Student Experience—Dr Khamsum Kinley, Highly Commended in Excellence in Enabling Teaching and Student Experience—Ms Sarah Henderson🚀 Excellence in Engagement in Learning and Teaching, individual—Dr Sarah Wymer *pictured is Dr Julienne Senyard