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New learning approach is changing how we think about business degrees

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/536-new-learning-approach-is-changing-how-we-think-about-business-degrees

27 Feb 2018: A new approach is offering students a unique perspective on the inner workings of a business, and it’s not just increasing their prospects for employment – it’s changing industry attitudes towards the traditional business degree. “It’s
Why traditional teaching methods fail to develop our long-term memory

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/589-why-traditional-teaching-methods-fail-to-develop-our-long-term-memory

29 Apr 2018: While many university students are just focussed on getting through their exams, potential employers are interested in graduates would can retain the vital information they’ve learned from their degree well into their professional lives. But
When Australia’s top young economist talks oil, the world listens

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/537-when-australias-top-young-economist-talks-oil-the-world-listens

5 Mar 2018: While the installation and use of renewable energy is growing faster than ever before, one thing’s for sure, says Australia’s top-ranked young economist: oil isn’t going anywhere. As the world’s population continues to grow at a rapid rate,
Why accountability is key in business leadership

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/670-why-accountability-is-key-in-business-leadership

19 Jul 2018: “Organisations need to be responsible – they can’t just exist on making a profit. They need to be aware of their social and environmental impact,” said Dr Terese Fiedler, lecturer in accounting at the Tasmanian School of Business and
How marketing can ensure the sustainability of cultural institutions

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/674-how-marketing-can-ensure-the-sustainability-of-cultural-institutions

20 Jul 2018: “In for-profit firms, the perception is that there’s a trade-off between profitability and sustainability. It’s thought of as a natural dichotomy – and it’s a battle that’s been going on for 40 years,” said Dr Mark Wickham from the
A unique Master of Health Service Management

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30 Apr 2018: A purpose-designed Master of Health Service Management at the Australian Institute of Health Service Management (AIHSM) at the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics is transforming individual health professionals and their organisations. The
Busting myths about the housing bubble

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19 Mar 2018: When it comes to the housing bubble in Australia, real estate investors usually cop the blame for driving property prices skyward. But one researcher is using unique industry data to build a profile of Australian investors that’s busting some of
What you need to know before taking your company global

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/556-what-you-need-to-know-before-taking-your-company-global

12 Mar 2018: With a wealth of natural resources such as gold, petroleum, and cocoa, the West African nation of Ghana is an attractive place for multinational companies to do business. But what kinds of changes do Australian companies need to make to their HR
How supporting employees with mental illness benefits the workplace

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/551-how-supporting-employees-with-mental-illness-benefits-the-workplace

12 Mar 2018: Working with a mental illness is challenging, and not uncommon. In fact, one in five of us will experience a clinical episode of depression at some point in our life. For many of us, work can be an important part of coping and recovery, but for
‘Down down’ and ‘cheap cheap’ are gone gone

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12 Mar 2018: On January 26, 2011, Coles fired the first shot in what would soon be dubbed the “supermarket price wars” by reducing the price of its own-brand milk to A$1 per litre. Woolworths fired back, triggering seven years of intense price
In China's online retail market, the future has arrived

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/594-in-chinas-online-retail-market-the-future-has-arrived

30 Apr 2018: In 2017, an estimated 1. 66 billion people around the world purchased a product online, amounting to US$2. 3 trillion in global e-retail sales. That figure is expected to skyrocket to US$4. 48 trillion by 2021, which means over the next couple of years,
This board game is changing how high schoolers think about business

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/590-this-board-game-is-changing-how-high-schoolers-think-about-business

29 Apr 2018: A board game is helping high school students gain confidence in pursuing a business degree, and it’s making a big difference in a region of Tasmania that needs it most. According to government statistics, the north-west coast of Tasmania has one
Why graphic design can be a force for good in corporate accountability

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/555-why-graphic-design-can-be-a-force-for-good-in-corporate-accountability

12 Mar 2018: Consumers and investors are becoming increasingly interested in sustainable and ethical companies. But what happens when organisations turn their sustainability reports into marketing material, without actually accounting for their impacts on the
How to prepare the world’s economies for the next big hit

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/534-how-to-prepare-the-worlds-economies-for-the-next-big-hit

19 Feb 2018: When you drop a pebble into a body of water, the force creates circular ripples that gradually spread out across the surface. When an economic shock or crisis hits, the global economy is no different. Any change, no matter how big or small, can have
Why group work is far more valuable than you might think

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/628-why-group-work-is-far-more-valuable-than-you-might-think

6 Jun 2018: From being saddled with all the work to coasting along for a free ride, student experiences of group projects are not always positive. And oftentimes, students just try to get through their group work for the grades, without realising that the true
This board game is changing how high schoolers think about business

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/549-this-board-game-is-changing-how-high-schoolers-think-about-business

12 Mar 2018: A board game is helping high school students gain confidence in pursuing a business degree, and it’s making a big difference in a region of Tasmania that needs it most. According to government statistics, the North West Coast of Tasmania has one of
As the climate changes, agriculture businesses must adapt to survive

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/630-as-the-climate-changes-agriculture-businesses-must-adapt-to-survive

7 Jun 2018: Thanks to a changing climate, we know one thing for sure – our agriculture industry won’t look the same in 10 years’ time as it does today. The good news is that Australians can continue to enjoy fresh, locally grown fruit and vegetables for
Why we need to integrate our physical and mental health treatment

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/636-why-we-need-to-integrate-our-physical-and-mental-health-treatment

7 Jun 2018: To maintain our wellbeing we need to look after both our physical and mental health. But for those with chronic physical or mental illness, treatment can be complicated, inconsistent, and can feature lengthy hospital stays that are frustrating and
This economist calculates the ‘trade-off’ in national parks tourism

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/599-this-economist-calculates-the-trade-off-in-national-parks-tourism

30 Apr 2018: Wherever humans and the natural environment meet, there’s often a trade-off…and nature almost always comes off second-best. But now wilderness areas are being measured against a different set of values, and this can guide how tourism authorities
How retailers turn everyday items into ‘must-have’ collectables

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/714-how-retailers-turn-everyday-items-into-must-have-collectables

24 Aug 2018: Coles’ recent “Little Shop collectables” promotion has proved a hit with consumers, with entire sets of the toy products selling online for exorbitant prices. This success is interesting given recent conversations and media coverage around