The Brave New World of Work
World-renowned thought leaders from the University of Melbourne share expert commentary and the latest research in workplace transformation.
Inside Business
Human vs computer: Becoming more employable than an algorithm
There is global unease that technology could leave many of us redundant, as jobs are taken over by computers. But it could, in fact, free us up to use our very human skills of creating new knowledge, problem solving and working collaboratively
Engineering & Technology
The new hyper-reality of work
Augmented and virtual realities promises to dramatically change how we work in the future, but the technology is already having an impact in education and training
Humanities
Becoming Asia-capable
By 2030, two-thirds of the world’s middle class will live in Asia and Australian business leaders have a lot of work to do to become Asia-capable in the 21st century
Music, Arts & Screen
The jobs of 2027
In 10 years jobs we’re familiar with now will change as new technologies impact on how we work. Professionals like nurses, architects, artists and farmers will all need new skillsets to keep up with the technological revolution
Engineering & Technology
Thriving amid the rise of the machines
Since 1948, futurists have warned about the impact automation could have on the human workforce, and now those changes are becoming a reality. Does it mean a re-think about what jobs humans can do better than machines?
Hiring for personality, training for skill
Developing just technical skills is not enough in today’s workplace; University of Melbourne experts discuss the importance of multi-skilling for the future.
Adapting to the speed of change
As automation and technology advances changes the nature and availability of work - University of Melbourne experts look at how to prepare for unpredictability.
5 ways the future of work could change for women
Women remain under-represented in senior roles and earn less. University of Melbourne experts discuss what the future of work could look like for women.