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Welcome to the first Business Network Newsletter for 2024
The University of Tasmania's Business Network brings business professionals, students, alumni, researchers, and forward-thinking organisations together to foster collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning.
Whether you're a student, an alumnus, or a business professional anywhere in Australia, we invite you to join our growing network and make a lasting impact on Tasmania's business landscape.
In each bi-monthly edition, we celebrate with stories from our community, share business news and research, highlight upcoming events, and showcase new and existing courses for organisations and individuals.
To learn more about the Business Network, visit our website.
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The University of Tasmania has partnered with Sumday, an innovative Tasmanian-based carbon accounting platform, to enhance its sustainability-focused courses and increase the state's access to sustainable business education. Read more
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Bachelor of Business graduate Georgie Daly dreamed of an exciting career in marketing and is grateful she didn’t have to leave Tasmania to find it. Read more
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New research from the University of Tasmania and partner Universities has revealed that taking an optimistic approach to promoting investments could create a USD 3.6 trillion boost in sustainable and responsible initiatives. Read more
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There is no escaping Taylor Swift. Even if you try to ignore the star, she is currently everywhere. On the airwaves, on playlists, streaming services, social media, in the news, on the big screen and at a mega-stadium near you. Read more
Published in The Conversation
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ChatGPT has repeatedly made headlines since its release late last year, with various scholars and professionals exploring its potential applications in both work and education settings. However, one area receiving less attention is the tool’s usefulness as a conversationalist and – dare we say – as a potential friend. Read more
Published in The Conversation
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Retail activity has been a defining facet of cities since antiquity. The Greek Agora and Roman Forum may be viewed as the original CBDs – central business districts, or what urban planners call activity centres.
Published in The Conversation
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We need to fix this if we’re going to increase educational attainment in Australia.
The Universities Accord final report hopes more Australians will get a tertiary education. This calls for a huge increase in the numbers of university students: from 860,000 today to more than 1.8 million by 2050.
To achieve this, Australia will need more students from currently underrepresented backgrounds going to university. The report also notes the importance of keeping students at uni once they get there.
Published in The Conversation
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CEDA Event: TAS Economic and Policy Outlook Session
The Committee for Economic Development of Australia's TAS Economic and Policy Outlook session is just around the corner.
Hosted by the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics and facilitated by Executive Dean, Professor Stuart Crispin, this session will look at significant milestones in the Tasmanian economic and policy landscape and explore strategies for enhancing productivity.
Date: Thursday, 29 February 2024
Time: 4:45 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: IMAS, Aurora Theatre, Castray Esplanade, Hobart
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Executive Industry Networking Event
Join us for a 'fireside chat' at our first public MBA Executive networking event for 2024. With guest speakers Alayne Baker (FCPHR, Deputy Director Strategic Recruitment and Payroll Systems, People Services and Support, Department for Education, Children and Young People) and Dorian Broomhall (Manager Culture and Wellbeing, Department of Health), we will explore the complexities and reveal nuances associated with large-scale change in public sector organisations.
This public event is open to all, and we look forward to welcoming current students, alumni and our industry friends.
Date: Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
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Join Tasmanian Leaders and the University of Tasmania for the Lead Beyond Breakfast.
Explore the new frontier of leadership with internationally acclaimed speakers as they unpack the topic “If you know one thing about leadership, know this…”.
In this session, we will examine outdated leadership ideas that refuse to die, hear how far we still have to go to create leadership equality and glean how leaders do (or don't!) serve the common good.
Date: Tuesday, 26 March 2024
Time: 7:30 - 8:45 AM
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Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Organisational Capability
Discover the art and science of leadership with the Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Organisational Capability. Our course is designed to cultivate your leadership potential and empower you to become an exceptional leader in today's dynamic business landscape.
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Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business
Designed to develop business professionals with the skills to tackle sustainability-related issues in an increasingly socially and environmentally minded business climate. Studying this course leaves you well equipped to enter or grow in the fields of socially responsible investment, business continuity, and governance and assurance.
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Graduate Certificate in Behavioural Insights
This course will provide you with the cutting edge of behavioural science applied to public policy, finance, managing organisations and consumer behaviour. In addition, you'll be able to apply behavioural science to practical contexts including formulating human-centric policy, designing behaviour nudge interventions and conducting A/B experimental trials.
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How can we help?
We can help you develop your workforce, find talent, access free business resources and networking opportunities. Get in touch with us at business.network@utas.edu.au or visit our website for more information.
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