Griffith International Development Unit

01/09/2026

The Asia-Pacific Integrity School officially launches today, marking the beginning of a dynamic and impactful week dedicated to learning, collaboration, and leadership development. Delivered through a strategic partnership between Griffith University and Transparency International chapters across the region, the five-day intensive program brings together emerging leaders from 16 countries, including participants from the Australia Awards Indonesia Short Course on Promoting Leadership for Transparency and Accountability in the Public Sector and the Integrity & Anti-Corruption for Early Career Professionals of Integrity Agencies in Papua New Guinea funded by UNODC.

Designed for early and mid-career professionals and young changemakers from across sectors, the program equips participants with the skills, knowledge, and strategies needed to champion integrity and implement effective anti-corruption measures in their organisations and communities. Led by Professor A J Brown and Dr Giverney Ainscough together with Ms Leah Ambler, the program features engaging panel discussions, expert presentations on transparency and accountability, and valuable networking opportunities with peers and senior leaders from across the region.

The opening ceremony featured remarks from Professor Ian Hall, Head of School, School of Government and International Relations, Griffith University; Ms Maira Martini, CEO, Transparency International and Ms Allison Carrington, State Director, QLD State Office, DFAT. Their insights help set the stage for a transformative week of learning, dialogue, and collaboration.

Throughout the program, participants build meaningful connections, exchange ideas and experiences, and explore practical approaches to strengthening integrity, transparency, and accountability. The Asia-Pacific Integrity School provides a unique platform for emerging leaders to develop their leadership capabilities and contribute to lasting positive change across the region.



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01/09/2026

Griffith University is proud to welcome 24 participants from Indonesia for the Australia Awards Short Course, Promoting Leadership for Transparency and Accountability in the Public Sector, funded by the Australian Government.

Over the next two weeks, participants will engage in a dynamic program of presentations, networking opportunities and site visits designed to strengthen public sector integrity and transparency in Indonesia. The course is led by Professor A J Brown AM and Ms Leah Ambler, alongside expert contributors Dr Giverney Ainscough, Dr Widoyoko Danang and Mr Clancy Moore.

With a strong focus on integrity, transparency and leadership, the program aims to support Indonesia’s public sector reform efforts while developing participants’ leadership capabilities and sharing best-practice approaches to ethical governance.

Week One begins with the Asia-Pacific Integrity School, where participants will gain policy, analytical and operational tools to strengthen accountability and advance anti-corruption initiatives.

In week two, participants will travel to Canberra to meet with Australia’s leading experts and institutions working across transparency, accountability and compliance in both the public and private sectors.

We look forward to the valuable knowledge exchange, meaningful partnerships and lasting impact this experience will foster between Indonesia and Australia.


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29/07/2026

03/07/2026

The participants of the Australia Awards Short Course on Accessing Climate Finance for Pakistan, delivered by Griffith University, gathered online for their final workshop!

Course Leaders Associate Professor Rob Hales, Professor Christoph Nedopil Wang and Rita O’Sullivan led the workshop where participants had the opportunity to display the knowledge and insights gained throughout the course by presenting their projects to course leaders and fellow participants.

A big thank you to all the participants for their dedication and active engagement. We look forward to seeing the positive change you bring to your communities.

Thank you to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for funding this Short Course through Australia Awards.

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02/07/2026

Thirty emerging leaders from across Papua New Guinea recently gathered in Port Moresby for the Australia Awards Papua GEDSI Short Course, a four-week program focused on advancing women's leadership and strengthening inclusive development outcomes.

Facilitated by Griffith University academics Dr Samantha Rarrick, Dr Inez Faingaa-Manu Sione and Professor Barbara Pini, the course combined interactive workshops, presentations, Tok Stori sessions, site visits and reflective learning activities designed to build participants’ leadership capabilities and policy engagement skills.

The program explored the role of women leaders across education, family, workplaces, sport, culture and policy. Participants engaged with key GEDSI issues through discussions on education policy, small business development, maternal and family care, and pathways to more inclusive leadership and decision-making.

Through collaborative workshops, participants evaluated existing policies and programs, examined different leadership styles, identify mentorship opportunities, and mapped critical policy issues affecting women’s leadership in Papua New Guinea.

Australia Awards in Papua New Guinea, through its Short Course, supports the development of Papua New Guineans’ knowledge, skills and capabilities in priority areas to enhance partnerships and linkages between Papua New Guinean and Australian organisations.


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29/06/2026

We are delighted to welcome participants of the Australia Awards Papua New Guinea The Business of Sports in PNG Study Tour to Griffith University.

This week-long program brings together 28 sport professionals from across Papua New Guinea, representing a diverse range of sectors including sport, education, government, community development, and corporate organisations.

Led by Dr Caroline Riot and Professor Kevin Filo, this Study Tour will take participants across the Gold Coast and Brisbane, engaging with leading organisations such as Southport Sharks, QSport, Sporting Wheelies, and the Gold Coast Titans.

Throughout the program, participants will learn best-practice approaches to sport management and governance, promote inclusive participation through gender equity and community engagement, develop practical workplace projects for sport development in Papua New Guinea, gain insights into athlete pathways and sport business, and engage with industry leaders through site visits.

The cohort brings a wealth of experience across leadership, governance, athlete development, sport-for-development, and community engagement, all contributing to a stronger, more inclusive sport system in Papua New Guinea.

We look forward to an inspiring week of learning, collaboration, and connection

Australia Awards in Papua New Guinea, through its Short Course, supports the development of Papua New Guineans’ knowledge, skills and capabilities in priority areas to enhance partnerships and linkages between Papua New Guinean and Australian organisations.


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22/06/2026

Asia Pacific Integrity School
Expressions of Interest Now Open

The Asia Pacific Integrity School is now accepting Expressions of Interest for its upcoming 6-day intensive program in Brisbane, Australia.

Designed for early to mid-career professionals, Asia Pacific Integrity School equips participants with the policy, analytical, and operational skills needed to drive integrity and anti-corruption efforts across institutions and communities.

How to apply?
Step 1 : Please fill out the following Expression of Interest form by 17 July 2026.
Step 2: Successful applicants will be notified by email, and asked to enrol via link. Enrolment and payment will be required by 14 August 2026.

Submit your Expression of Interest now: https://forms.office.com/r/metktqdzPh

Places are limited, apply early to secure your opportunity!

19/06/2026

Griffith University was delighted to welcome a delegation for the Australia Awards Public University Management Leaders Study Tour (Bangladesh) Australian Professional Opportunity to the Brisbane South (Nathan) campus for a morning of rich dialogue and knowledge exchange on higher education leadership, best practice, and pathways for future collaboration.

The visit featured an insightful discussion and Q&A with Professor Rebecca Ford on Research Pathways and Higher Degree Research (HDR) through the Griffith Graduate Research School, followed by an engaging dialogue forum led by Professor Sarojni Choy on Navigating Higher Education Management. It concluded with a networking morning tea, bringing together members of Griffith's academic and research community for meaningful conversation and connection. We look forward to strengthening these global connections and fostering ongoing partnerships.

Australia Awards are prestigious international Scholarships, Fellowships and Short Courses funded by the Australian Government through the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

15/06/2026

Griffith University welcomes participants of Australia Awards Indonesia Advancing the Research into Commercialisation Agenda Program, funded by the Australian Government to Brisbane.

The cohort of 24 participants from across Indonesia will engage in a program spanning Brisbane and Canberra, featuring insights from leading experts at Griffith University and industry. The program includes contributions from specialists in science, research commercialisation, innovation, and technology, including Course Leaders Professor Dian Tjondronegoro, Adjunct Professor The Hon. Paul Lucas, Ms Sally McPhee and expert Dr Peter Riddles AM.

Drawing on Australia’s experience in bridging research and industry, the program is designed to be highly practical and outcomes-focused. It combines tools, templates, and peer learning to support Indonesian policymakers and research leaders in accelerating research translation and advancing the national commercialisation agenda.

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