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Transforming tourism: a simple solution to tackling hotel emissions

Published on: 31 March 2025

Travellers could ‘opt in’ for a lower emissions hotel room and go without single-use shampoo and conditioner, daily towels or room cleaning in an innovative plan by University of Queensland researchers to make tourism more eco-friendly.

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Survey reveals Queenslanders supportive of Games but reluctant to attend

Published on: 28 March 2025

A UQ Business School survey of 1000 people found the majority supported Brisbane hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, but few planned to attend the opening or closing ceremonies.

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New model a SMART way to tackle burnout

Published on: 28 January 2025

Managers are often at a loss on how to increase morale and reduce burnout for their employees, but a University of Queensland researcher has helped develop a framework that could be the perfect tool.

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Stronger leadership essential for tourism industry's net-zero transition

Published on: 23 January 2025

UQ-led research found that net-zero pledges and plans by tourism destination management organisations fall short of meaningfully reducing tourism carbon emissions, highlighting the need for stronger leadership in the industry.

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Tourism leads the pack in growing carbon emissions

Published on: 11 December 2024

A UQ-led study shows greenhouse gas emissions from tourism have been growing more than 2 times faster than those from the rest of the global economy.

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Wild weather is costing billions of dollars and putting the future of insurance in doubt

Australia is at the forefront of extreme weather effects on insurance premiums. Our experts share their tips for navigating uncertainties surrounding the future of insurance.

What will a robot make of your résumé? The bias problem with using AI in job recruitment

Our research shows artificial intelligence subtly, and at times overtly, heighten biases. Our expert sets out 4 steps companies can take to create a more inclusive and fair recruitment system.

Lessons for a lifetime: Why a $21m emissions reduction company MD uses learnings from his first job

Scott Barker’s career progression is impressive - from labourer to Managing Director of a leading provider in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He shares 5 key lessons from his first job that continue to shape his current role.