2024

Articles

29 July 2024

Want to buy an electric car but unsure you can justify it? Here's how the arguments against EVs stack up

Most of the perceived barriers to EV uptake aren't really barriers at all, or soon won't be, write Professor John Rose and Dr Andrea Pellegrini for The Conversation.
12 July 2024

Why real wages have fallen in Australia but risen in most other OECD countries

A changing workforce and the shift to enterprise bargaining have held back real wage growth, writes Professor John Buchanan.
12 July 2024

University of Sydney Business School strengthens industry ties with new Board of Advice

08 July 2024

Graduates have new expectations of a modern workforce

A new report reveals graduate workers value flexibility, and are prepared to commit long-term to an employer who meets their needs.
01 July 2024

Navigating the Seas of Carbon Taxing: Balancing the Scales in Global Shipping

Veronica Schulz and Michael Bell discuss how the expansion of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme to include shipping reflects progress in tackling carbon emissions, but challenges like carbon leakage persist, requiring coordinated global efforts. Australia could enhance its emission reduction by making its ACCU scheme mandatory for ships and establishing green shipping corridors, aligning with international initiatives.

27 June 2024

Beauty platform Bella wins Genesis startup competition

Male-led startups dominate Australia's startup scene, but two young University of Sydney alumni are looking to beat the odds with their first venture.
24 June 2024

Indigenous-owned businesses level up

The first students of the flagship program for Indigenous business owners have graduated with a supplier microcredential and a new network of mentors and peers.
11 June 2024

MBA scholarships awarded to Indigenous leaders

Indigenous Australians Leading in Business MBA Scholarship recipients, Belinda Craig and Belinda Murdoch, are dedicated to positively impacting Indigenous communities and industries.
07 June 2024

Sexual harassment rife in retail work

The peak bodies representing retailers and workers are calling on the industry to address the scourge of sexual harassment, in light of new research.
03 June 2024

Funnelling congestion: How Sydney exacerbated congestion after spending tens of billions on transport infrastructure

Dr Christopher Day and Dick Day point to a need for more integrated, thoughtful planning, guided by independent research and a more accountable and transparent evaluation process.