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That e‑bike you bought your teen might be an illegal electric motorbike – and the risks are real

Published on: 12 February 2026

Injury and death rates among younger e-bike riders are rising given widespread access to cheap, fast, unlicensed vehicles – often by their well-meaning parents.

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AI threatens to eat business software – and it could change the way we work

Published on: 12 February 2026

New “agentic” artificial intelligence (AI) tools for business are expected to reduce reliance on traditional software for everyday work.

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Classical roots, digital futures: celebrating 100 years of UQ's Bachelor of Commerce

Published on: 9 February 2026

From humble beginnings to global impact, The University of Queensland’s Bachelor of Commerce has shaped leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs for a century.

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‘Holiday mode’: why our green habits vanish on vacation

Published on: 29 January 2026

Researchers found while tourists’ core environmental values don’t change, travelling can activate a ‘vacation place identity’ which makes people feel freer and less accountable for sustainable behaviour than at home.

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The online tool keeping corporations honest on climate action

Published on: 19 January 2026

Corporations now sit at the centre of climate accountability. Some of the world’s largest companies produce emissions that rival — or exceed — those of entire countries. How do we hold corporations to account?

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Aussie tourists have high standards for eco-tourism but unwilling to pay more

Published on: 8 December 2025

Australians who book whale watching tours are passionate about protecting the environment but are less willing to pay more for an eco-certified experience, research from UQ has found.

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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.