Published: 16 Oct 2023

Dean's letter: End of Semester 2

Published: 09 Oct 2023 Economics

Research: Improving investor confidence in wind power through innovations in ‘wind derivatives’

Researchers from the University of Melbourne and University of Waterloo have devised new methods to measure and manage the unpredictability of wind conditions, which could boost investor confidence in wind power.

Published: 05 Oct 2023

‘Highly recommend’: Second sheCommerce camp inspires Year 9 students to consider careers in business

The University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Business and Economics welcomed 50 Year 9 high school students on campus for the three-day sheCommerce camp.

Published: 21 Sep 2023

Dean Paul Kofman congratulates new Melbourne Business School Dean, farewells Professor Ian Harper

Dr Jenny George has been announced as the new Dean of Melbourne Business School and Co-Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne.

Published: 15 Sep 2023

Scholarship allows busy student more flexibility when juggling work and research into labour diversification

Gavin Williams has been awarded the inaugural Samuel and June Hordern Scholarship in Rural and Regional Economics for 2023.

Published: 11 Sep 2023

‘Genuine contribution to Australians’ lives’: Scholarship allowing student to research ‘overlooked’ rural and regional job mobility

Diego Machillanda Flechas has been awarded the inaugural Samuel and June Hordern Scholarship in Rural and Regional Economics for 2023.

Published: 07 Sep 2023

Scholarship removes barrier for Masters student researching the pandemic’s effect on Australia’s education gap

Jacklyn Lee has been awarded the inaugural Samuel and June Hordern Scholarship in Rural and Regional Economics for 2023.

Published: 05 Sep 2023

First cohort of scholarship winners delighted to help further regional and rural economics research

The inaugural Samuel and June Hordern Scholarship in Rural and Regional Economics has been awarded to Jacklyn Lee, Diego Machillanda Flechas, and Gavin Williams.

Published: 01 Sep 2023

Media Release: State and territory foreigner property tax laws unconstitutional, urgent redrafts needed

Published: 31 Aug 2023 Bachelor of Commerce; Student Enrichment

The Evolution of Sincidium

Benjamin and Oliver teamed up to form Sincidium, winning first place in the 2023 UniMelb StartUp Pitch Competition. We spoke with them about their journey and learnt more about the AI-based software startup which seeks to ensure competency and academic integrity in the age of AI. 

Published: 31 Aug 2023 Bachelor of Commerce; Student Enrichment

Love Knows No Bounds

In the face of rising social disconnect initiated by the COVID-19 pandemic, students Sarah Yoon and Catherine Muir pitch an innovative spin on long-distance relationships, taking home a victory in the 2022 UniMelb StartUp Pitch Competition.

Published: 31 Jul 2023 Economics

Professor Lisa Cameron and Professor Ian McDonald named Distinguished Fellows of the Economics Society of Australia

Professor Lisa Cameron and Professor Ian McDonald from the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Melbourne, have been made Distinguished Fellows of the Economics Society of Australia, announced at the Australian Conference of Economists on 11 July in Brisbane.

Published: 28 Jul 2023

Latest data shows employers and employees still disagree on WFH hours

While negotiations over hybrid work continue, the disagreement over hours worked in the office and from home has narrowed in favour of the employer, according to the latest Taking the Pulse of the Nation data published by the Melbourne Institute and Roy Morgan.

Published: 24 Jul 2023 Management

Strengthening modern slavery responses: Good practice toolkit

The fourth and final publication in a collaborative research project between nine academic and civil society organisations has been released, providing guidance for businesses on core aspects of human rights due diligence and how to strengthen their responses to Australia’s Modern Slavery Act (MSA).