Our student rugby league team in 1977. Image provided by former student Clinton Dines.

Students with Professor Mackerras (back and second from left) before leaving to teach English in China in 1979

One of our manual arts student teachers during training at Mount Gravatt campus during the 1970's

Our first academic degree recipient receiving his degree from Chancellor Sir Theodor Bray - 1976

Our students inspect jewellery pieces at a market stall - 1978

Student performer poses during production of the student play "Our Man in Havana" by Graeme Green

Science students during Biology class in 1975

Students protest march against Queensland laws banning protest marches - 1977

Griffith students before a protest march at University of Queensland in 1977. Image provided by former student Chris Lloyd.

MIND (Meeting the Information Needs of the Disabled) was a program that used available technology to assist our disabled/impaired students - 1979. Note the 'MIND' wheelchair symbol on the wall.

Students relax in the 'Reading Pits' a study/social space still in use today despite some design changes

The Conservatorium's graduating class of 1978

Our first graduation ceremony took place at Nathan campus on the 25 February 1978

The Refectory was originally an outdoor eating and socialising area still in use today despite design changes

Meeting of GUUS (Griffith University Union of Students) held in University House - 1975

Volleyball was popular with our 70's students offering both social and competitive competitions

Outdoor tutorial classes were a common sight around Nathan campus during the 1970's

Students filming their production of the play "Trouble in the Works" by Harold Pinter - 1977. Image provided by former student Chris Lloyd.

Students purchasing goods from our university grocery store - 1976

Students at the premiere of the production 'Son of Boorstin' which was 'released' in 1976

Some of our early students at their sharehouse in 1976. Image provided by former student Chris Lloyd.

Music and bands were commonplace around Nathan campus in 1975

During the the 1970's - One of the popular outdoor social areas was the then 'Humanities Lawn'

Students mingle at the Undercroft an area still used today that forms the 'crossroads' between our Nathan Library, Macorssan (Humanities) Building and the Goanna Lounge (Reading Pits)

Three of foundation science students at our first graduation ceremony held on 25 February 1978. Image provided by Professor Hans Gottlieb.

Students enjoying the opportunity to study outside at our Nathan campus during 1977. Image provided by former student Chris Lloyd.

Class photo of foundation School of Australian Environmental Studies students taken in late 1975

1976 image of students in class when our Queensland College of Art was located at Seven Hills (Brisbane)

Debra Cunningham became our first student to receive an undergraduate degree on 25 February 1978

1977 image of one of our foundation student relaxing between classes. Image provided by Chris Lloyd.