Business & Economics
Being creative can make you more popular at work
People considered creative by their co-workers tend to be more popular at work and it's good for their career, University of Melbourne research finds.
More than half of Australians are only just making ends meet
Australians are struggling to pay for everyday essentials with single parents struggling more than most, according to University of Melbourne research.
Getting the right money on the right terms at COP28
When financial investors contribute to blended finance options for climate change at COP28, it can amount to more than money says University of Melbourne expert
Changing the cost of some uni degrees didn’t change students’ minds
New University of Melbourne research finds that hikes in the cost of some university degrees had limited impact on students’ choices in higher education.
Avoiding the cliff and the freefall into poverty
For over 20 years, Anti-Poverty Week has campaigned for every Australian to have food and shelter. A University of Melbourne expert asks how far have we come?
Think the best footy players earn too much? Here’s why they should be paid more
The pursuit for competitive balance means teams underpay AFL’s top players, even those sitting on million-dollar contracts, say University of Melbourne experts
The role you play in modern slavery in Australia
More than 40,000 people are working in conditions considered modern slavery in Australia, but do Australian consumers care, ask University of Melbourne experts?
The business leaders ‘hiding’ chronic illness
The impacts of long-term illness are being felt in the workforce, but managers are hiding their health over career concerns, say University of Melbourne experts
Why Dungeons and Dragons is good for the workplace
A University of Melbourne expert says a Dungeons and Dragons-inspired mindset could help change how we think about our workplaces and working as a team.
A sustainable solution to Australia’s engineering skills shortage
To solve our skills shortage, we need to go beyond temporary migration and inspire a stronger connection with engineering, says a University of Melbourne expert