Published: 18 Nov 2019 Economics

Joseph Ezra Isaac, AO: 11 March 1922 - 17 September 2019

Obituary: Australia's pre-eminent economist post-war
Published in the Sydney Morning Herald

Published: 15 Nov 2019 Student Enrichment

10 years of celebrating student entrepreneurship

In late October, we celebrated the tenth year of the UniMelb StartUp Pitch Competition. Almost 300 students from across the University of Melbourne came together to work on startup solutions to solve real-world problems.

Published: 08 Nov 2019 Economics

Advice for actuaries of the future

Prof Dickson, Chair of Actuarial Studies and Head of the Department of Economics, is set to retire after 26 years with the Faculty. Here, he shares his wisdom and plans for the future.

Published: 07 Nov 2019 Finance

Obituary for Professor J. Spencer Martin

The Faculty of Business and Economics was saddened by the sudden death of critical thinker, colleague and friend Professor J. Spencer Martin, who passed away on 24 September 2019.

Published: 30 Oct 2019 Student Enrichment

Tapping into Beijing’s business network

The Faculty of Business and Economics at The University of Melbourne has become an official member of The China-Australia Chamber of Commerce (AustCham China), unlocking business and development opportunities for students.

Published: 29 Oct 2019 Accounting

A revolution in accounting: from big data to technology

Associate Professor in Accounting, Geoff Burrows gives his review of this year’s joint research lecture presented by CPA Australia and the University of Melbourne.

Published: 23 Oct 2019 Announcements

Ethical Enterprise Conference 2019

"We do better through collaboration than working alone" - Associate Professor Ben Neville

Published: 21 Oct 2019 Economics

A new Future Fellow: innovating land reallocation

Professor Tom Wilkening awarded an Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship aimed at improving the way land is reallocated.

Published: 16 Oct 2019 Research

Podcast: Workplace bullying in the #MeToo era

Workplace bullying creates a toxic environment, but the #MeToo movement is highlighting the drivers of abuse that women experience at work

Published: 11 Oct 2019 Accounting; Student Enrichment

From School to the Zoo

Sometimes a moment comes when you realise it’s time to shift focus, whether that’s in your career, personal life or studies, these shifts are always a challenge. For Cici Liu, the decision to change career paths brought her to Melbourne, and eventually, to the Business Practicum at the Melbourne Zoo.

Published: 11 Oct 2019 Student Enrichment

Enactus World Cup 2019

Having been named national champions in recognition of their innovative social enterprises, Enactus Melbourne recently represented the University of Melbourne at the Enactus World Cup in Silicon Valley, California. We spoke to President Nathan Nguyen and Vice President of Operations, Aidan D'Souza to find out more.

Published: 10 Oct 2019 Marketing

A Commerce Homecoming

Millie Ribeiro was born in Melbourne, but a childhood spent overseas and attending international schools meant she never felt particularly connected to the city. When it came time to pursue her undergraduate studies, Melbourne called, and Millie decided it was time reconnect with her Australian Identity.

Published: 10 Oct 2019 Alumni

Why investors may move the hand of industry on climate action

Published: 30 Sep 2019 Research

Work or Family?

Many Australian couples are finding it tough to balance work and family commitments, especially if they work long hours

Published: 30 Sep 2019 Research

Breaking the workplace code of silence

The code of silence around gender equity damages men and women by confining both to traditional gender roles

Published: 30 Sep 2019 Finance

A Q&A with Dennis Zeeh

Chinese alumnus, Dennis Zeeh completed the Master of Management (Finance) in 2012. Since then, he’s worked in a range of roles, in Melbourne, Sydney, and most recently, Shanghai. We spoke with Dennis to find out more about his experience, tapped into some valuable advice he has for new graduates.

Published: 23 Sep 2019 Alumni

A Q&A with Leeor Groen

Leeor Groen is a Principal at BV Ventures, a Swiss venture capital firm investing into and supporting blockchain-enabled businesses, and a Founding Board Member of the World Innovations Forum Foundation, an independent NGO dedicated to enabling prosperity for all nations through innovation and entrepreneurship. A BCom graduate, he actively contributes to the public discussion on technology, society, finance and the environment and is a member of the World Economic Forums Global Shapers community. Now based between Zurich and Singapore, Leeor has lived and worked professionally in the UK, Norway, Switzerland and Singapore since graduating from the University of Melbourne in 2013.

Published: 23 Sep 2019 Student Enrichment

Inside the Melbourne Microfinance Initiative

The University of Melbourne’s student clubs are one of the community’s most fundamental building blocks. They offer students a breadth of opportunities to add to their university experience, to make friends, develop skills, and begin building a professional network that will stay with them into their careers. The Melbourne Microfinance Initiative (MMI) offers its members a unique experience: the chance to have a real-world, social impact, both locally and internationally. We spoke with MMI President Jeanette Chan and GMCC Director Nina Lo to find out more.

Published: 19 Sep 2019 Marketing

From Mparntwe (Alice Springs) to Narrm (Melbourne)

Raymond Tilmouth first came to Melbourne as part of the National Indigenous Business Summer School. Two years later, he’s studying in the Bachelor of Commerce and thinking of all the places his studies might take him in the future.

Published: 19 Sep 2019 Awards

Rising Star Fernando Tamayo

“Entrepreneurship is not about success on a daily basis. It’s actually the opposite. It’s about waiting and persevering, and suddenly all that hard work gives you a little bit of luck. That’s when you really start working. In that regard, it’s like raising a kid, you plan for them, when they’re born you don’t sleep, and even when they’re 18 you might have some problems. But you love them, and they’re always there.” – Fernando Tamayo, YAQUA Founder.