Written By Lili Galvin, Student Journalist for the Griffith Journal

26 September, 2025

SRC Election opened for voting on September 22^nd, with five positions to be filled over a two-year term, Griffith University has seen considerable community engagement this week.

Campaigning has taken place on campus and across social media by the ten independent candidates and the five-member election team, with this election showing a competitive yet successful turnout.

Positions are to be filled by these eligible, nominated undergraduate students from Brisbane, Logan, or the online campuses, and involve the opportunity to be elected to drive change and amplify student voices through advocacy work.

SRC Elections Returning Officer, Holly Hawkins, when asked by the Griffith Journal, says the election is progressing positively and that it is great to see active campaigning.

“The election is progressing well, and it’s been great to see many candidates campaigning and engaging with potential voters,” Ms Hawkins said.

“I encourage as many students as possible to log in to the e-ballot, learn about the candidates, they each have published statements, and cast their vote.

“This is a great opportunity to have your say in who represents you at our Digital, Logan, and Brisbane campuses.”

The Griffith Journal reached out to some candidates to learn about their personal motivations and mission behind running for a spot on the SRC Board.

Independent candidate, Georgie Bowron, a first-year Political Science and International Relations student, says their aspirations for a fairer, more accessible campus are why they are running for SRC.

“I aspire to lead in the Student Representative Council to create a fairer, more accessible Griffith University,” Bowron said.

“With students’ support, I want to upgrade student and staff amenities, provide secure university accommodation plans, and keep university campuses usable while construction continues.”

Among the most active of candidates to campaign is the Revitalise Team, Connor Widdowson, a member of Revitalise, says his personal motivation is to foster an improved university social environment.

“My top priority is to provide fellow students with a more vibrant and inclusive uni environment by advocating for more social events and opportunities,” Widdowson said.

“As a member of Revitalise, our immediate goal is to ensure the current SRC agenda truly reflects students’ interests.”

Emma Standen says she is motivated by improving communication to better represent the South Bank and Logan campuses as an independent candidate.

“I’ve been super involved with clubs for the last two years and have sat in a few SRC meetings to write about them for the Griffith Journal,” Standen said.

“I noticed that South Bank and Logan campuses aren’t represented like at all on the SRC.

“I decided that if I won a position, I could start doing outreach days at South Bank and Logan campuses to see how the SRC can improve their university experiences.”

Harry Pass, another independent candidate, explains that his goal is to keep Griffith students moving forward through a supportive, active voice.

“I’m running for the SRC as a Board Member because students at Griffith deserve better,” Pass said.

“From construction delays at Nathan and staff cuts to shrinking services and limited opportunities, too many issues have held students back.

“I want to change that by making the SRC a strong, active voice that delivers better facilities, real academic support, and a campus culture we can all be proud of.”

Revitalise Team member, Lana Browne, says she is motivated to bring energy back to Griffith whilst still emphasising the importance of student wellbeing and inclusivity.

“I truly believe that the role of the SRC is to support students and help reduce the stresses of university life,” Browne said.

“My goal is to bring life and energy back to our beautiful campus, while prioritising student wellbeing through initiatives that make everyday university life easier, more inclusive and more enjoyable for all students at Griffith University.

“I am really looking forward to working with everyone in Revitalise, and the SRC board to help make this happen.”

Voting closes September 26^th at 5pm, the successful candidates will be announced next week.

Keep an eye out for The Griffith Journal follow-ups and updates.