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Resilience plan for Queensland tourism unveiled

Published on: 6 February 2024

A three-year project led by The University of Queensland and the tourism industry has delivered a roadmap to help one of the state’s most important sectors develop resilience and recover from disaster.

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Queensland’s social enterprise sector to benefit from UQ Business School research grant

Published on: 5 February 2024

Identifying strategies to build resilient social enterprises in Queensland is the focus of a substantial research grant awarded to UQ Business School’s Social Impact Research Hub.

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‘Caring as much as you do was killing you’. We need to talk about burnout in the arts

Published on: 9 January 2024

Burnout is an occupational hazard in many people-focused jobs. People in these roles routinely go “above and beyond” for the benefit of others – often in the face of funding cuts and policies that make their work harder than it needs to be.

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Worth It? Global markets analyst says extra year of study is a game-changer

Published on: 13 November 2023

Each day for Benjamin Wiltshire is never the same. The University of Queensland alum works at Citi as a Global Markets Analyst on the trading floor – it’s busy, fast-paced and steeped in responsibility, but Benjamin loves the challenge of his rising career.

What the new IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards mean for business

New standards for disclosing a company’s sustainability and climate-related risks and opportunities will provide a high-quality, comprehensive global baseline for businesses. UQ experts explain how leaders can harness these standards to create positive change and redefine their brand.'

Bouncing back into your career

Career paths are rarely linear – even Oprah Winfrey was fired from her first TV gig. So, how can you thrive after facing a career setback? UQ academics and MBA cohort share their insights on how to embrace change and bounce back into your career after a setback or break.

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Digital service transformation trends: 5 ways to stay competitive in 2024 and beyond

The digital transformation sweeping the world is revolutionising how we live and work, fuelled by new technologies such as AI, machine learning and automation. Our experts share 5 key strategies for service sector leaders to stay competitive in the digital era.

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Mindfully outraged by injustice

Published on: 24 October 2023

Mindfulness doesn’t always prompt a ‘keep calm and carry on’ attitude – it can amplify outrage at injustice, according to research from The University of Queensland.