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  • How a woman's 'glam' appearance affects her career

    Published on: 12 December 2019
    We already know there is more pressure on women than men to look a certain way in many workplaces. Often it involves spending more time getting ready in the morning, and more money on hair, clothes and make-up. It's a gender bias that some women understandably conform to — largely research tell us looking good helps us get ahead at work.

  • Overtourism and a low carbon future high on agenda for new PhD candidates

    Published on: 28 November 2019
    After an extensive and competitive process which saw The University of Queensland (UQ) receive 42 applications from around the world, three PhD candidates have now been awarded scholarships to begin research into some of the most pressing issues facing Australia’s ecotourism industry.

  • Business School Professors join Australia’s top researchers in social sciences

    Published on: 11 November 2019
    The University of Queensland (UQ) Business School’s contribution to topics of national importance has been recognised, with two of the School’s Professors receiving Fellowships to the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA).

  • Why leaders should create a challenging environment

    Published on: 8 November 2019
    Professor Charmine Härtel, chair of inclusive organisational leadership and employment at the University of Queensland Business School, says leaders first need to understand they are responsible for the social dynamics of the organisation.

  • UQ MBA rated best in the world for outstanding student quality

    Published on: 5 November 2019
    The University of Queensland (UQ) Master of Business Administration (MBA) has again proven its place as a world-class degree, ranking number one internationally for its quality of students according to annual The Economist MBA Ranking

  • How small business can prepare for economic downturn

    Published on: 31 October 2019
    A positive mindset, a keen eye on cash flow and a willingness to diversify are the keys to managing economic downturn.

  • Robots at work: how leaders need to adapt

    Non-humans are moving into frontline roles. But would you really want to work with a robot – and can they offer long-term value to a business? New research helps leaders prepare for the future workforce.

  • Why service is more profitable than products

    Today there is no such thing as a product-only business, according to a new approach that aims to encourage innovation. Many manufactured products including TVs, mobile phones and ‘smart’ devices are there to deliver a service, yet often the service element is greater and more profitable than the product itself.

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