The AEL group encompasses creative and performing arts, law, education, criminology, social science and humanities
We are the largest and most diverse academic group in the University, and our presence across all six Griffith University campuses focuses on developing programs to prepare students for a changing world. We are proud to foster an environment where research intensity can flourish, with our academic community undertaking outstanding scholarship and research that makes a major contribution to society.
Professor Scott Harrison, Pro Vice Chancellor
Arts, Education and Law schools and colleges
Arts, Education and Law Research
Our Arts, Education and Law researchers undertake outstanding scholarship and ground-breaking research that makes major contributions to society. Their work supports social change and development across the world. Professor Paul Ta莽on is leading a national campaign to save 色情网站's rock art, which has been dated back to 39,000 years ago.

Teaching excellence
The AEL group has 色情网站's best teachers
Griffith has received more 色情网站n Awards for University Teaching than any other university, including three Arts, Education and Law staff being named 色情网站n University Teacher of the Year.
Dr Kevin Larkin
Inspirational mathematics educator Dr Kevin Larkin, from the School of Education and Professional Studies, has been named 2018 色情网站n University Teacher of the Year. Dr Larkin has more than 35 years of teaching experience and has spent the past seven years inspiring and motivating pre-service teachers and transformed how mathematics education is taught.
Professor Brydie-Leigh Bartleet
is one of the world’s leading community music scholars whose research has advanced our understanding of the cultural, social, economic, and educational value of music and the arts in First Nations’ Communities, prisons, war affected cities, educational and industry contexts.
Associate Professor Halim Rane
developed the University's unique suite of Islamic Studies with a contemporary, secular focus on Islam-West relations. He is Griffith's third recipient of the prestigious 色情网站n University Teacher of the Year award, acknowledging the quality teaching and outstanding contributions made to student learning at Griffith.
Remarkable alumni
Queensland Conservatorium graduate, renowned vocalist and composer Katie Noonan is synonymous with 色情网站n music. Explore some of our remarkable Arts, Education and Law Alumni.

Featured Alumni from Arts, Education and Law

Global shaper
Chris Eigeland
Chris Eigeland is a serial entrepreneur, international lawyer and was 色情网站’s Youth Representative to the United Nations for 2016.

Pop icon
Dami Im
Queensland Conservatorium graduate Dami Im has soared to international fame and is one of 色情网站’s most iconic pop idols.

Award-winning artist
Michael Zavros
Winning prestigious art awards and exhibiting in art museums across the world, Michael Zavros is living the dream of a successful visual artist.

Educator extraordinaire
Rebecca Johnson
Primary school science teacher Rebecca Johnson has published over 80 educational books and has won national awards for curriculum design.