UTS: School of Finance and Economics, Business news

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Wed, 09 May 2012 13:11:04 +1000

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New research reveals environmental sustainability and international security of only ‘middling’ importance to Australians
Top three concerns are food and health, local crime and public safety, and rights to basic services
The research o...

Renew, restore, regenerate

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:11:01 +1000

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Pop-up art initiatives are revitalising vacant shops and unused spaces by allowing emerging artists and creatives access to these spaces for next to nothing
The Empty Spaces project is being led by UTS Shopfront and Arts NSW. Over 20 empty space initiatives...

Is the Toyota way the only way?

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:10:57 +1000

Toyota’s decision to escort redundant workers off-site using security guard caused “un...

Renewed support for creative industries innovation at UTS

Wed, 02 May 2012 09:56:38 +1000

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The Federal Government will support the UTS-based Creative Industries Innovation Centre (CIIC) for a further three years
Since its launch in 2009 the CIIC has provided business advisory services to more than 600 creative enterprises and recently it has work...

Students to participate in unique practicum experience

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:28:13 +1000

The task of identifying and analysing global market opportunities for the new Eco Whisper wind turbine developed by Queensland’s Renewable Energy Solutions Australia will be one of a number of projects undertaken by an elite team of hand picked students from UTS Business School and the Fox ...

Australia needs a management skills upgrade

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:01:57 +1000

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Australia currently lags the rest of the world in management skills according to UTS Business School Dean Professor Roy Green
Enhancing education is one of five planks of an Advanced Manufacturing Plan for Australia launched at UTS by Dow Chemical Company...

Journal of Sustainable Tourism

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:00:56 +1000

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Journal of Sustainable Tourism
Co-edited by: Stephen Wearing
Published By: ...

UTS Business School Student Challenge

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:30:41 +1000

Registrations are now open for UTS Business School's Student Challenge for Individuals with Business Flair and Creativity in the Space of 3Ps

The competition is for teams of 2 - 4 current undergraduate or postgraduate students (which at least one must be enrolled at UTS Business School) i...

Corporate leaders help guide a new vision for business education

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:48:52 +1000

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UTS Business School has launched a new Business Advisory Board made up of 14 prominent chief executives and company directors
Chaired by former head of IBM, Australia New Zealand, Glen Boreham, the board will help guide a transformation of business educatio...

Business School transforms itself in line with transforming economy.

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:22:36 +1000

UTS Business School has developed a new approach to business education. Developed in close consultation with corporate Australia, the new approach is designed to produce managers and leaders with the expertise to shepherd their companies through the structural transformation of Australia’s ...

Gehry's vision gets NSW government approval

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:03:34 +1000

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The NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure has given planning approval for Frank Gehry's first Australian building, UTS's Dr Chau Chak Wing Building
Main building works for the 12-storey building are due to begin in mid 2012. Named for the Australia...

UTSpeaks: Shapeshifters - the New Creatives

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:02:41 +1000

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This public forum includes dynamic presenters, who embody a hybrid of creative industries and technology, investigating Australia’s position and future in creative innovation.
It considers whether a holistic, trans-disciplinary approach to creativity ...

Fantastic Mr Fox

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:36:05 +1000

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As this year's Student President for the UTS Union Board, assisting services for those who are balancing work and study is high on James Fox's 2012 agenda
Fox says the newly introduced Student Service Amenities Fee will give students better campus discounts...

Accessing opportunity

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:35:29 +1000

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One Laptop Per Child is a social enterprise changing Australia’s educational landscape with specially designed laptops for children in remote communities
Company CEO Rangan Srikhanta gave up a role at Deloitte to pursue his not-for-profit dream
Falling through the net

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:13:26 +1000
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- With a second review of the Medicare Safety Net now concluded, how should policy makers, health professionals and patients respond to the many costly flaws that have been exposed?
- Senior Lecturer Kees Van Gool argues the Medicare is not benefiting people ...
UTS students pitch their model for sustainable urban tourism

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:48:42 +1000
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- A model for community-based urban tourism has taken two UTS MBA students to Singapore for a two-day "boot camp" incubator for social entrepreneurs
- Nathan Wiltshire and Baptiste Bachellerie chose Redfern as their case study of an area with little p...
Dr Jochen Schweitzer - "Shapeshifter"

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:47:40 +1000

In a public forum, dynamic presenters, who embody a hybrid of creative industries and technology, investigate Australia’s position and future in ...
Whaling nations could trade eco warriors for eco tourists

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:15:50 +1000
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- Sustainable tourism experts believe Japan and Iceland could profitably move from whaling to the growing business of whale watching
- They argue that whale watching is booming in both countries, ironically co-existing with subsidised whale hunting operations
  
  Death by the dollar? How innovation can save manufacturing
  
  Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:31:50 +1000
  
  The automotive industry is bearing the brunt of a strong Australian dol...
  
  UTS Business School student travels to Abu Dhabi for "Festival of Thinkers"
  
  Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:38:42 +1000
  
  UTS Business School student, Hardeep Singh Dang, joined two hundred students from around the world to attend the 4th Annual Festival of Thinkers in Abu Dhabi late last year.
  
  The festival was designed to create a forum for discussions on global is...
  
  UTS Graduate appointed Director of the Australian Institute of Sport
  
  Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:11:48 +1000
  
  Mr Matthew Favier, a UTS graduate, is returning home from the UK to take up the role of Director of the Australian Institute of Spor...
  
  Nothing blue about UTS sport stars
  
  Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:52:12 +1000
  
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  Alyssa Healy and Gavin Woods were honoured as 2011's Sports Man and Woman of the Year last month at the annual UTS Union Blues awards
  
  Both are exceptional students at UTS with sport in their veins
  
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  A country that 'makes things'? There's more to Australia than manufacturing
  
  Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:14:29 +1000
  
  Australia’s economy has outgrown car manufacturing, so industry subsidies are pointless. ...
  
  Rushe appointed adjunct professor to UTS business school
  
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:08:42 +1000
  
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  Investment banking leader Martin Rushe has been appointed as adjunct professor to the University of Technology Sydney's innovative business school.
  
  In his career Professor Rushe has funded and operated technology and energy businesses in the UK, France, G...
  
  UTS crosses the gamut in list of 100 most influential Sydneysiders
  
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:08:17 +1000
  
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  A UTS dean, marine ecologist and current business student have all rated among Sydney's 100 most influential people for 2011
  
  The fifth annual edition of the list, published in the Sydney Morning Herald's the(sydney)magazine was selected by...
  
  Congratulations from UTS Business School
  
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:07:52 +1000
  
  Professor Stephen Taylor Appointed Chair of BARDsNet
  
  Please join us in congratulating Professor Stephen Taylor for his appointment to Chair of BARDsNet, the network of Associate Deans of Research in Austr...
  
  Congratulations to Dr Francesco Giacobbe
  
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:05:51 +1000
  
  Dr Francesco Giacobbe Awarded Ippogrifo d'Oro 2011
  
  We wish to congratulate Dr Francesco Giacobbe who was Awarded the Ippogrifo d'Oro 2011 (Gold Hippogriph) in the category of ‘Sicilian i...
  
  UTS competition spawns student's international success
  
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:45:43 +1000
  
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  Business student Nikki Durkin has been accepted into the acclaimed and highly sought-after Y Combinator program in the US after winning gold in a challenging UTS Business School competition.
  
  The 3Ps is a competition for teams of 2-4 current und...
  
  Congratulations: UTS Business School Academics Promoted
  
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:36:37 +1000
  
  We are pleased to announce that Dr Peter Docherty and Dr Gordon Menzies have both been promoted by UTS to the position of Associa...
  
  NEW PROJECT ON THE FUTURE OF MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
  
  Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:58:48 +1000
  
  The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) has approved funding of $271,100 for this ambitious 20 month project under its Workforce Innovation Program, to be matched by a commitment of $265,200 by the ABDC and its constituent business schools.
  
  UTS elite athlete Pat Cummins saves Australia
  
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:21:02 +1000
  
  AAP
  
  If Paul Cleary is to be believed in his recently published book, Too Much Luck...
  
  UTS Business School Student Accepted into YCombinator program
  
  Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:38:46 +1000
  
  We are pleased to share that UTS Business School student, Nikki Durkin has been accepted into the YCombinator program.
  
  Nikki is studying a Bachelor of Business, Majoring in Marketing at UTS Business School. This week Nikki went to pitch to the Y...
  
  Accreditation procures career boost for master's students
  
  Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:05:49 +1000
  
  Suzanne Benn Professor of Sustainable Enterprise discussing UTS Business School's approach to educating the graduates of tomorrow on the importance environment...
  
  Dr Chau Chak Wing Building Moves On Site
  
  Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:37:19 +1000
  
  SUMMARY:
  
  Contractor has now taken over the Dr Chau Chak Wing Buildi...
  
  First UN World Tourism Organisation Conference held in Australia
  
  Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:50:06 +1000
  
  The theme of the conference was the integration of tourism and emergency management. This was the world’s first co...
  
  Google goes green...and others may follow, The Conversation article
  
  Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:37:00 +1000
  
  In this article members of the Project Team examine Google's carbon footprint disclosure
  ...
  
  Businesses could benefit from efficiency under carbon tax, The Conversation article
  
  Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:35:47 +1000
  
  Members of the Project Team contributed to the debate about how businesses could benefit from efficiency under the proposed carbon scheme
  ...
  
  Sustaining Momentum: Bringing Ethics into Business, U Magazine article
  
  Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:21:17 +1000
  
  In this article Professor Suzanne Benn and Dr Paul Brown discuss the project and embedding sustainability into business courses
  ...
  
  Energy Efficiency Education - Kirsten Lees interviews Prof Suzanne Benn & Dr Paul Brown
  
  Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:47:26 +1000
  
  Kirsten Lees spoke to Professor Suzanne Benn and Dr Paul Brown about the importance of teaching people about energy efficiency and consumption through a training program for accountants and business managers in NSW.
  Qantas management have taken a risky approach to end its dispute with unions.
  
  Chancellor's Medal for Exceptional Research - Prof Jordan Louviere
  
  Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:28:46 +1000
  
  Congratulations to Jordan Louviere, Professor of Marketing and Executive Director of the Centre for the Study of Choice, who was awarded the Chancellor&...
  
  UTSpeaks: Sustaining Business
  
  Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:35:48 +1000
  
  Will Vision and Leadership be the Keys that Safeguard Corporations in an Uncertain Future?
  
  Australia’s widely diverse corporations make a ‘one-size-fits-all’ strategy for adopting sustainable practices impossible. Yet the pressure to transform how busine...
  
  Innovation key to employment
  
  Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:04:26 +1000
  
  The Future Jobs Forum is primarily a response to concern about manufacturing decline, however it has been broadened to encompass the future structure and performance of the economy as a whole.
  
  Far from diluting the focus on manufacturing, this will highlight its role in generat...
  
  Jobs Summit: making a future for manufacturing
  
  Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:57:21 +1000
  
  The future of Australia’s manufacturing sector will be the focus of today’s Jobs...
  
  Future Jobs Forum - Key Note Speakers and Agenda
  
  Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:12:24 +1000
  
  The Prime Minister on Tuesday announced further details of the Future Jobs Forum, to be held at Parliament House on Thursday 6 October 2011.
  
  The Future Jobs Forum is an opportunity for the Government to hear from business and unions on the opportunities and challenges facing the Au...
  
  UTS ranked one of the world's top 500 universities
  
  Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:52:01 +1000
  
  UTS has been awarded Five Stars in the QS Stars system, which recognises excellence in higher education. This is a new ...
  
  Driven By Collaboration: Gehry's Final Design
  
  Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:23:05 +1000
  
  UTS has approved the detailed design of the Dr Chau Chak Wing Building designed by architects Gehry Partners.
  
  The approved design features a number of refinements to the building’s exterior but has mainly centred on the design of internal teaching, learning, office ...
  
  UTS Business School Ranked in Top 100 World Universities
  
  Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:10:14 +1000
  
  In the recently released QS World University Ranking for 2011/2012, UTS Business School ranked in the top 100 for ‘Economics’ and ‘Accounting and Finance’.
  
  The ranking confirms our commitment to offering innovative, relevant and continuing education to our students...
  
  Inaugural Mark Lyons Community Management Scholarship Awarded
  
  Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:02:54 +1000
  
  This year, UTS Business School awarded the Inaugural Mark Lyons Community Management Scholarship to Deborah Tighe. Deborah is a UTS Business School Community Management student, with family origins from the Kamilaroi and Wakka Wakka people. Following the devastation of Cyclone Yasi, Deborah ...
  
  Sustaining momentum
  
  Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:13:46 +1000
  
  UTS Postgraduate finance students have a new window to the real-world operations of the OTC derivatives markets thanks to the support of leading international pricing and analytics software provider Numerix.
  
  ...
  
  International and Cross-Cultural Management Studies: A Post-Colonial Reading By: Gavin Jack and Robert Westwood, Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
  
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:09:08 +1000
  
  I am always weary of books with ‘international’ or ‘cross-cultural’ management studies in the title. Often a strong Westernised, typically Northern European lens is used to make sense of such terms. It was, therefore, refresh...
  
  Keeping good company
  
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:07:17 +1000
  
  UTS has teamed up with major manufacturer Kimberly-Clark Australia (KCA) to collaborate on original research and real-world teaching and learning. KCA’s General Manager – Strategic Innovation, Linda Watts, and Baby Care’s Assistant Brand Manager and UTS Business graduate...
  
  Life lessons
  
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:06:48 +1000
  
  An innovative teaching program is proving that ethics and economics do work hand-in-hand. By encouraging empathy for the poor and disadvantaged, Gordon Menzies is helping students discover the ‘human side’ of the international economy.
  
  Australia has long been c...
  
  UTS Business student to return to the Formula 3 Australian Drivers Championship 2010
  
  Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:39:27 +1000
  
  UTS Business Student & Elite Athlete (Motor Racing) is BACK in 2010!
  
  ..... and this time he is hoping t...
  
  Climate activist Deepa Gupta on ABC TV
  
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:26:46 +1000
  
  UTS:Business student and co-founder of the Indian Youth Climate Network Deepa Gupta made her ABC TV debut on Thursday 15 October on Q&A with Tony Jones.
  
  During a discussion that ranged from Australia’s treatment of Sri Lankan asylum seekers to the government’s emissions ...
  
  Leisure, Sport and Tourism PhD students joined 600 international participants in the Ajax Amsterdam ArenA
  
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:47:18 +1000
  
  Photo of Amsterdam ArenA
  
  The 17th Conference of the European Association for Sport Management (EASM) took place in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, from 1...
  
  Congratulations to Mario Fiorini, Tyrone Pitsis and David Bubna-Litic
  
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:34:36 +1000
  
  They have been nominated by the Faculty and sponsored by Sue Rowley (Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)) to attend the 2009 Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences on the Hill (HASS on the Hill, or HOTH) – a two day event on 27 and 28 October in Canberra. By way of background, “The annual...

UTS: School of Finance and Economics, Business news

What we really think

In summary:

Renew, restore, regenerate

In summary:

Is the Toyota way the only way?

Toyota’s decision to escort redundant workers off-site using security guard caused “un...

Renewed support for creative industries innovation at UTS

In summary:

Students to participate in unique practicum experience

Australia needs a management skills upgrade

In summary:

Journal of Sustainable Tourism

In summary:

UTS Business School Student Challenge

Corporate leaders help guide a new vision for business education

In summary:

Business School transforms itself in line with transforming economy.

Gehry's vision gets NSW government approval

In summary:

UTSpeaks: Shapeshifters - the New Creatives

In summary:

Fantastic Mr Fox

In summary:

Accessing opportunity

In summary:

Falling through the net

In summary:

UTS students pitch their model for sustainable urban tourism

In summary:

Dr Jochen Schweitzer - "Shapeshifter"

Whaling nations could trade eco warriors for eco tourists

In summary:

Death by the dollar? How innovation can save manufacturing

UTS Business School student travels to Abu Dhabi for "Festival of Thinkers"

UTS Graduate appointed Director of the Australian Institute of Sport

Nothing blue about UTS sport stars

In summary:

A country that 'makes things'? There's more to Australia than manufacturing

Rushe appointed adjunct professor to UTS business school

In summary:

UTS crosses the gamut in list of 100 most influential Sydneysiders

In summary:

Congratulations from UTS Business School

Professor Stephen Taylor Appointed Chair of BARDsNet

Congratulations to Dr Francesco Giacobbe

Dr Francesco Giacobbe Awarded Ippogrifo d'Oro 2011

UTS competition spawns student's international success

In summary:

Congratulations: UTS Business School Academics Promoted

NEW PROJECT ON THE FUTURE OF MANAGEMENT EDUCATION

UTS elite athlete Pat Cummins saves Australia

UTS Business School Student Accepted into YCombinator program

Accreditation procures career boost for master's students

Dr Chau Chak Wing Building Moves On Site

First UN World Tourism Organisation Conference held in Australia

Google goes green...and others may follow, The Conversation article

Businesses could benefit from efficiency under carbon tax, The Conversation article

Sustaining Momentum: Bringing Ethics into Business, U Magazine article

Energy Efficiency Education - Kirsten Lees interviews Prof Suzanne Benn & Dr Paul Brown

Chancellor's Medal for Exceptional Research - Prof Jordan Louviere

UTSpeaks: Sustaining Business

Will Vision and Leadership be the Keys that Safeguard Corporations in an Uncertain Future?

Innovation key to employment

Jobs Summit: making a future for manufacturing

Future Jobs Forum - Key Note Speakers and Agenda

UTS ranked one of the world's top 500 universities

Driven By Collaboration: Gehry's Final Design

UTS Business School Ranked in Top 100 World Universities

Inaugural Mark Lyons Community Management Scholarship Awarded

Sustaining momentum

International and Cross-Cultural Management Studies: A Post-Colonial Reading By: Gavin Jack and Robert Westwood, Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan

Keeping good company

Life lessons

UTS Business student to return to the Formula 3 Australian Drivers Championship 2010

Climate activist Deepa Gupta on ABC TV

Leisure, Sport and Tourism PhD students joined 600 international participants in the Ajax Amsterdam ArenA

Congratulations to Mario Fiorini, Tyrone Pitsis and David Bubna-Litic