Emeritus Professor Alan Powell AM

Published 18 Nov 2025

Student Enrichment

Interning for impact with economic insight

Undertaking an internship with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has been more than a professional learning opportunity; it has been a chance to contribute to meaningful work that is shaping Australia’s clean energy future. It was an honour to gain hands-on experience while completing my studies and to see how my academic background in international business intersects with economic and energy policy.

Published 17 Nov 2025

Bachelor of Commerce; Student Enrichment; International Opportunities

2025 BFI Case Jam

Bachelor of Commerce students Ayden Kwok, Harry Lin, Jolyn Lau, and Nicole Liu travelled to Singapore in August 2025 to represent the University of Melbourne at Singapore Management University’s Business Family Institute (BFI) Case Jam Competition.

Published 17 Nov 2025

Fragmentation and market power in the global economy

The University of Melbourne hosted Professor Giancarlo Corsetti to present the 2025 Finch Public Lecture, on Tuesday 28 October 2025. The lecture explored the significant shifts in global economic policies, the fragmentation of market power, and the impacts of global interconnectedness and the effect on the future of the world’s economy.

Published 17 Nov 2025

Dean’s Letter – End of Semester 2, 2025

Published 06 Nov 2025

Accounting

Is my brilliant career in accounting?

On October 2, 2025, Ann Tarca, Professor Emeritus of the University of Western Australia, presented the 86th University of Melbourne-CPA Australia Annual Research Lecture.

Published 06 Nov 2025

Smart Farms: How AI is Transforming Agribusiness - Watch the Discussion

Published 06 Nov 2025

Research

Researchers awarded Australia Research Council Discovery Grants

Published 06 Nov 2025

Economics

Dr Kathryn Baragwanath wins 2025 Paul Bourke award

The Faculty of Business and Economics would like to congratulate the Department of Economics' Dr Kathryn Baragwanath, one of four winners of the prestigious 2025 Paul Bourke Award for Early Career Research.

Published 13 Oct 2025

100 Years of Women’s Leadership: In Conversation with Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher and The Hon Ros Kelly AO

On 30 September, the Faculty of Business and Economics hosted a special edition of the Inspiring Women Reflect series as part of its centenary celebrations

Published 13 Oct 2025

Student Enrichment; International Opportunities

Global Business Practicum in Tokyo

As part of my Master of Management (Marketing) degree, I’ve always looked to apply theory to real-world challenges. The Global Business Practicum provides an opportunity for Melbourne Business School (MBS) students to apply classroom learning in an international setting while developing professional skills. I was fortunate to be selected for the subject, which took me to Tokyo, Japan.

Published 01 Oct 2025

Industry and Society

2025 Downing Public Lecture presented by Professor Jens Ludwig

Professor Jens Ludwig presented the 2025 Downing Lecture, outlining "behavioural economics 2.0", which uses big data to offer personalised guidance on individual decision-making.

Published 02 Sep 2025

Bachelor of Commerce; Student Enrichment; International Opportunities

Beyond borders

BCom student Yashesvi Verma reflects on a two-week study tour to Jakarta, Indonesia.

Published 25 Aug 2025

Economics

Professor Jeff Borland becomes new Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor

Professor Jeff Borland from the Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) has been honoured with the prestigious title of Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor for his outstanding contributions to academia.

Published 22 Aug 2025

Bachelor of Commerce; Student Enrichment

Boardrooms to Batik

Published 13 Aug 2025

Economics

Watch: 2025 Corden Public Lecture presented by Professor Paola Conconi

Professor Paola Conconi, University of Oxford, presented the 2025 Corden Public Lecture at the University of Melbourne, on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

Published 31 Jul 2025

Management

How migrant business owners turn their identity into an asset, despite some bumps along the way

Starting a business is difficult for anyone, let alone in a new country, writes Dr Eun Su Lee for The Conversation.

Published 31 Jul 2025

Economics

Why a surprise jump in unemployment isn’t as bad as it sounds

While unemployment unexpectedly rose to 4.3%, there’s some good news hidden in the data. And for homeowners, it makes a rate cut next month more likely than before, writes Professor Jeff Borland for The Conversation.

Published 22 Jul 2025