Conferral List C L A S S O F Acknowledgement of Country Griffith University acknowledges the people who are the traditional custodians of the land, pays respect to Elders, past and present, and extends that respect to other Indigenous Australians. 1 GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY A progressive history Since opening in 1975 with a promise to make education as accessible and egalitarian as possible, Griffith University has evolved into a respected and influential incubator of progressive thought leadership. Today, as the home of more than 55,000 students learning across its five South East Queensland campuses and Digital campus, Griffith has long outgrown its humble roots as a single campus of 451 students to become a comprehensive, research-intensive university ranking in the top 2 per cent of universities worldwide. We’ve always put our students first, teaching progressive degrees focused on sustainability and deeply connected with the Asia-Pacific region. With our core commitment to diversity and inclusion, the highest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of any Queensland university and a range of admission pathways that value life experience as well as academic achievement, we’re actively making Griffith a place that is proudly dedicated to creating a future for everyone. We’ve never lost sight of our progressive beginnings. Everything we do— from education to research to community involvement—is designed to support our students, graduates and communities and help them navigate the opportunities and challenges of the future. Innovative teaching We have a long history of driving innovation and achievement in higher education through our future-focused degrees that meet the ever-changing needs of students, industry and the community. Since our earliest days, we’ve been breaking new ground by introducing Australian-first degrees in vital fields such as Asian studies, environmental science, biomedical science, environmental engineering, forensic science, aviation, Australian Indigenous arts, photonics and nanoscience, suicide prevention and dental technology. Our faculty boasts four Australian University Teachers of the Year and, since 2012, our teachers have won more Australian Government awards, citations, fellowships and grants than any other university. We are a founding member of Open Universities Australia and, with 20 years’ experience teaching students in the digital space, are one of Australia’s leading providers of online education. Our students graduate with advanced knowledge of their discipline, problem-solving and communication skills, and capacity for teamwork. Their commitment to ethics and social justice and understanding of sustainability and its implications for business, industry and the wider community makes them stand out from the crowd. 2 Research with impact Australia’s fastest growing Our degrees are informed by world-class research. In fact, university precinct in the most recent Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) We are Australia’s fastest-growing university precinct, evaluation, conducted in 2018, Griffith was rated as world and we continue to invest in building and development standard or better in 59 fields of research, comprising 98% across our campuses. of the University’s research output. Most recently, Nathan campus has welcomed the completion As the base for renowned centres such as the Griffith Institute of our state-of-the-art Engineering, Technology and Aviation for Drug Discovery (GRIDD), Menzies Health Institute building. Opened in early 2020, the six-storey, 6,000-square- Queensland (MHIQ), Griffith Institute for Tourism (GIFT), metre facility features specialised laboratories, workshops, the Australian Rivers Institute (ARI), Cities Research Institute informal learning spaces, engagement spaces, a simulation studio (CRI) and many more, the University consistently produces and rooftop energy research zone. cutting-edge, impactful research focused on making a positive difference in people’s lives. Our world-class aquatic centre, at the Gold Coast campus, opened in 2017 and includes a 50-metre swimming pool and Areas of strategic focus for our 1,700+ researchers include fitness facility. The centre, open to students and the general climate change adaptation, health and chronic diseases, drug public, hosts community, regional, state and national sporting discovery, water science, criminology, quantum physics, music, competitions. nursing, sustainable tourism, environment and education. We also opened the Griffith Business School building at our This research focuses on key scientific questions and social issues Gold Coast campus in 2014, featuring one of Australia’s most confronting national and international communities by bringing advanced and well-equipped trading rooms for banking, finance together disciplines to find solutions that create social, health, and financial planning students. environmental or economic benefits—in the same way we have done for more than 40 years. And we’re not done growing yet—we have plans for even more infrastructure expansion and innovation in the coming years For students, we’re committed to providing high-quality as we look to revitalise our campuses and continue adapting research training and opportunities to explore collaborative, to our ever-changing world. interdisciplinary and socially responsive research through our range of postgraduate research degrees and doctorates. Underpinning our globally recognised research is our proven ability to establish strong partnerships with industry, employers, organisations, government and the wider community, making Griffith a place where next-generation researchers and professionals are being thoroughly prepared and nurtured to make a world-changing difference of their own. At Griffith, we’re committed to creating a future for all. We believe that higher education is crucial to a better tomorrow, and everyone with the potential to succeed should receive the support they need to achieve their goals. Above all, we strive to ensure our students graduate as employable, engaged, informed and inquisitive community members, armed with the skills, knowledge, experience and confidence they need to face the future. 3 PRINCIPAL OFFICERS Chancellor Mr Henry Smerdon AM DUniv Deputy Chancellor Ms Rachel Hunter PSM DUniv Pro Chancellor Ms Rhonda White AO DUniv Vice Chancellor and President Professor Carolyn Evans Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Debra Henly Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) Professor Mario Pinto Vice President Industry and External Engagement Dr Peter Binks Chief Operating Officer Mr Peter Bryant Chief Marketing Officer Mr Phillip Stork Pro Vice Chancellor (Arts, Education and Law) Professor Scott Harrison Pro Vice Chancellor (Business) Professor David Grant Pro Vice Chancellor (Health) Professor Sheena Reilly AM Pro Vice Chancellor (Sciences) Professor Andrew Smith Pro Vice Chancellor (Indigenous) Professor Cindy Shannon AM Pro Vice Chancellor (Learning and Teaching) Professor Carol Evans Pro Vice Chancellor (Reseach) Professor Andrea Bishop Vice President (Global) Professor Sarah Todd 4 Dean (Academic), Arts, Education and Law (acting) Associate Professor Christine McDonald Dean (Research), Arts, Education and Law Professor Gerry Docherty Dean (Learning and Teaching), Arts, Education and Law Professor Robert Ellis Dean, Engagement (Creative Arts), Arts, Education and Law Professor Ruth Bereson Director, Queensland College of Art Associate Professor Elisabeth Findlay Director, Queensland Conservatorium (acting) Professor Gemma Carey Dean (Academic), Griffith Business School Professor Fabrizio Carmignani Dean (Research), Griffith Business School Professor Andrew O’Neil Dean (Learning and Teaching), Griffith Business School Professor Mark Brimble Dean (Engagement), Griffith Business School Professor Anne Tiernan Dean (Academic), Griffith Health Professor Analise O’Donovan Dean (Research), Griffith Health Professor Bonnie Barber Dean (Learning and Teaching), Griffith Health Professor Nick Buys Dean (First Peoples Health), Griffith Health Professor Roianne West Dean (Academic), Griffith Sciences Professor Robert Sang Dean (Research), Griffith Sciences Professor Rebecca Ford Dean (Learning and Teaching), Griffith Sciences Professor Fran Sheldon Dean (Griffith Graduate Research School) Professor Sue Berners-Price Dean (Research Infrastructure) Professor Michele Burford Dean (Learning and Student Outcomes) Associate Professor Michelle Whitford 5 CLASS OF 2020 ORDER OF CONFERRALS 6 Higher Degrees Research Page January to July 2020 8 Higher Degrees Research August to December 2020 30 Arts, Education and Law January 2020 44 March 2020 50 May 2020 62 July 2020 66, 96 September 2020 98 December 2020 102 Griffith Business School January 2020 46 March 2020 53 May 2020 63 July 2020 81, 96 September 2020 99 December 2020 116 Griffith Health January 2020 48 March 2020 57 May 2020 64 July 2020 89, 97 September 2020 100 December 2020 126 (Brisbane, Logan and Online programs) 136 (Gold Coast programs) Griffith Sciences January 2020 49 March 2020 60 May 2020 65 July 2020 76, 97 September 2020 101 December 2020 148 University Medals January to December 2020 158 Information in this conferral list is correct at the time of publishing. Any late changes are not included. 7 HIGHER DEGREES RESEARCH January to July 2020 Master of Arts Research Danny Kevin Sidwell Master of Medical Research Arts, Education and Law Katrina Gray Courtney Louise Bounds Thesis title Arts, Education and Law Griffith Health Great Expectations: