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Closing the global insurance protection gap: informing disaster risk financing policy and practice

Published on: 14 May 2026

Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and costly globally, resulting in a growing insurance ‘protection gap’ – where communities, governments and businesses are left exposed without adequate financial protection to support their recovery. Research from UQ Business School set out to understand, and help close, this widening protection gap.

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9 business podcasts you need to listen to

Don’t spend hours trying to find a great series that'll hook you. We’ve gathered the most inspirational and engaging business podcasts to keep you at the top of your game. Tried and tested by UQ Business School staff, you know these will be good!

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The art of influencing without authority: 8 expert-approved tactics to 'manage up' and persuade peers

Whether you’re trying to persuade your co-workers to get behind your idea or convince your boss to let you try something new, every professional can benefit from learning the art of influencing without authority. A UQ expert says it’s important to remember that “leadership is not the same as authority".

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What's next? Commerce leaders share their 10-year predictions

It's a tumultuous time for the global economy. Business leaders around the world are working hard to navigate these rapid changes and anticipate what’s next. To celebrate 100 years of UQ's Bachelor of Commerce, UQ Commerce alumni leaders share the shifts and transformations they predict will impact the business world over the coming 10 years.

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Indigenous businesses are losing millions to fraudulent firms. We need stronger oversight.

Over the next five years, the federal government plans to buy more from Indigenous businesses, while cracking down on fraudulent practices. UQ expert Dr Gaala Watson's research has found the reforms don’t go far enough.

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How 'microshifting' is reshaping flexible work: From focus blocks to hyperscheduling

The traditional 9-to-5 office job is all but extinct. While it’s easy to attribute its decline to COVID, the shift away from rigid working hours was already well underway. UQ experts say microshifting can improve both workplace productivity and job satisfaction, but caution business leaders to set clear expectations.

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Human at the helm: experts share the leadership qualities no AI algorithm can replace

Australian organisations are embracing AI at pace – from streamlining operations to redefining roles and reshaping organisational structures. As AI applications automate routine tasks and influence key business decisions, the human dimensions of leadership become even more critical.

Planning your next holiday? Here are 5 ways to slow down and travel green, according to tourism experts

Travelling broadens perspectives and enriches lives – yet tourism causes nearly 9% of the world's carbon emissions. With careful and conscious planning, tourism can be a force for good. Once a niche market, slow and sustainable tourism appears to be gaining momentum.

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Navigating market volatility: superannuation strategies for every career stage

UQ Business School superannuation expert Dr Natalie Peng explores how to navigate today’s complex economic climate by aligning your superannuation approach with the realities of global markets and the rhythm of your career.

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Can human-centred work reverse Australia’s productivity slump? Experts weigh in

Productivity is essential to improving living standards, but recent data shows that we’re working in record numbers for increasingly long hours. UQ Business School expert Dr Stefan Jooss and Professor Rob Briner from Queen Mary University of London provide important insight and creative solutions in the midst of Australia’s ongoing productivity slump.