Video conferencing
Video conferencing is a technology that allows participants in different locations to hold face-to-face meetings without having to move to a single location together. This technology is particularly valuable for Griffith staff because it is sustainable, saves time and expense.
Work from anywhere, attend online training sessions, interact with peers from all campuses or hold meetings with participants all around the world.
Features
Peer to peer sharing
Connect, share and view from your laptop or mobile device.
- Wireless screen sharing from your laptop
- View shared content on your device.
Multi-call
- Add multiple participants to a conference at one time.
Present wirelessly
Griffith video conference rooms are fitted with wireless technology, there no dependency to a specific location or cabling required.
- With Cisco proximity you can connect to a video conference
- Share your screen on a laptop
- View the screen from a mobile device
Collaboration Options
Two participants
For meetings with only two participants
For a meeting with only two people where you do not need to present or share screens, consider using your desk phones.
A Griffith University Virtual Meeting Room (VMR) is a virtual meeting space where multiple participants both internal and external can call in using video and voice to collaborate in a single video conference call.
You can book a Basic, Standard or Advance Video Conferencing Collaboration Room. Consider booking a Virtual Meeting Room in addition to the VC room to prevent issues if more people need to join the meeting.
Two + participants
For meetings with more than two participants and locations. It is recommended that you book a Virtual Meeting Room in addition to any Video Conference facilities to avoid potential complications with guests dialing in.
A Griffith University Virtual Meeting Room (VMR) is a virtual meeting space where multiple participants both internal and external can call in using video and voice to collaborate in a single video conference call.
You can book a Basic, Standard or Advance Video Conferencing Collaboration Room. Consider booking a Virtual Meeting Room in addition to the VC room to prevent issues if more people need to join the meeting.
WebEx is a web based video and audio meeting service that runs in your computer's web browser and allows you to collaborate online with people in other locations. WebEx meeting service is free and completely optional for you to use.
If Video Conferencing is not required, you may consider using a Teleconference. A teleconference is a telephone call with 3 or more participants. Currently a maximum of 16 participants is support. This can be any combination of internal or external calls up to that maximum (one participant needs to be internal).
Cisco Intelligent Proximity
Cisco Proximity is a free application which allows for wireless presentation sharing and viewing when connected with a supported Cisco video conference system.
Features
- Wireless Presentation Sharing (PC / Mac)
- Wireless Presentation Viewing (Android / iOS)
Note:
- Proximity is not available in all spaces
- A connection is only possible if you are on Griffith secure WiFi or Eduroam network.
Video conference room refresh
During November and December 2019, video conference equipment in various locations will be refreshed due to the equipment nearing end of warranty and requires replacement.
To undertake this work, the rooms will be offline for one business day as scheduled as no bookings have been made on these days. If you have any questions regarding please email video-conference-refresh@griffith.edu.au
| Gold Coast | |
| G39 4.47/4.27 | Wednesday 6 November 2019 |
| G23 3.01 | Friday 8 November 2019 |
| G05 3.18 | Wednesday 20 November 2019 |
| G40 8.29 | Friday 29 November 2019 |
| G34 1.04 | Friday 29 November 2019 |
| G27 1.11 | Monday 2 December 2019 |
| G11 4.01 | Wednesday 11 December 2019 |
| Nathan | |
| N72 -1.18 | Monday 18 November 2019 |
| N54 2.01 | Friday 22 November 2019 |
| N54 2.06 | Tuesday 10 December 2019 |
| Mt Gravatt | |
| M09 2.127 | Monday 11 November 2019 |
| M10 5.04 | Thursday 14 November 2019 |
| M24 3.11A | Wednesday 27 November 2019 |
| Logan | |
| L03 2.27 | Wednesday 4 December 2019 |
| South Bank | |
| S02 7.16 | Monday 9 December 2019 |
Contact Us
Griffith Collaboration
Please note: Email requests may take up to 2 business days to process. Support requests should be submitted via phone, webform or chat.
