Sharing Research for Business Excellence

About this event

Sharing research for business excellence will showcase to government, industry, Defence and the ACT community the latest research by the UNSW Canberra School of Business.

What to expect
The UNSW Canberra School of Business will present their research in a number of different formats, including a series of lively, pre-recorded 60 second research pitches, research posters, and publication displays demonstrating the breadth and depth of the School’s research capabilities and outputs.

Researchers will be present at the event, giving you the opportunity to talk with them directly and ask questions about their research.

This event will bring together industry, Government, Defence and UNSW Canberra School of Business researchers and affiliates, and highlight opportunities for engagement and collaboration. This event is open to all, free to attend, and canapés and drinks will be provided. Don't forget to bring your business card to go in the running to win the lucky door prize!

About UNSW Canberra School of Business
The School of Business, UNSW Canberra, is an internationally accredited business school with a strong research focus in the areas of governance, strategic decision-making, policy implementation and management, logistics, diversity, and business systems modelling. Our interdisciplinary research approach is essential for the study of business issues in a changing and uncertain world. It draws together the diverse backgrounds of our academics, many of whom have achieved international recognition for their research in economics, logistics, leadership, public policy, public-sector management, biodiversity, accounting, finance, data analysis, human resources, work health and safety and project management. Their expertise informs our key research areas: Public Service Management, Adaptive Leadership, Sustainment & Network Collaboration, Diversity, Korean Studies, and Industrial Relations.

Speakers

• Professor Emma Sparks - Rector, UNSW Canberra
• Associate Professor Omar Hussain - Deputy Head of School (Research), School of Business, UNSW Canberra
• Mr Geoffrey Rutledge – Deputy Director-General, Environment, Water and Emissions Reduction, ACT Government.

Provisional program (subject to change)
5:00pm: Doors open
5:20pm - 5:25pm: Welcome and introduction speeches
5:25pm - 5:35pm: Research pitches*
5:35pm - 5:40pm: Guest speaker address
5:40pm - 5:50pm: Research pitches*
5:50pm - 6:25pm: Networking
6:25pm - 6:30pm: Lucky Door prize draw
6:30pm: Event Close

*Research pitch speakers and topics (not ordered)

• Dr Vanessa McDermott - Gender equality and social equity in project management.
• Associate Professor James Connor - Reforming resistant cultures.
• Associate Professor Sue Williamson - Merit 2.0 in the Public Sector.
• Dr Catherine Deen - Helicopter Bosses: Clarifying and Demystifying Micromanagement in the Workplace.
• Dr Penelope Bergen - Substance use in Australian orchestras: a scoping study.
• Dr Michael Zhang - How text mining helps you mine gold from endless documents
• Associate Professor Daniel Prior: Lost in Translation: Sustainability Complexity and its Impacts on Sustainable Supply Chain Management.
• Ms Maryam Shahsavari: Contributing event based risk identification and assessment in supply chains.
• Dr Ripon K Chakrabortty: Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain Management.
• Mr Amir Hossein Ordibazar: Supply Chain Risk Management Considering External Events Using Explainable Artificial Intelligence: A Case Study of an Australian Maritime Port.
• Dr Megan Evans: How can businesses and governments avoid greenwash?
• Dr Katie Moon: PowerPods: supercharging extreme event preparedness at small social scales.
• Professor Deborah Blackman: Microcredentials at UNSW Canberra.

Research posters, materials and networking tables
Showcasing research on topics from work health and safety, blockchain, disability services, leadership, prison reform and more from:

The Public Service Research Group (PSRG) - an affiliated group within the UNSW Canberra’s School of Business, the PSRG partners with organisational clients to produce new insights into effective public service implementation and evaluation. The PSRG specialise in Public Service Management research, working alongside public service organisations to produce new insights in areas spanning Capability, Ethics, Inclusion and Complex Systems.

Industrial Relations Research Group (IRRG) - The Industrial Relations Research Group (IRRG) is a grouping of scholars, associates and visiting researchers from inside and outside UNSW, who collaborate to generate, conduct and publicise research that promotes innovative and ethical practices in workplaces, and contributes to effective regulation of labour standards.

Supply Chain Sustainment Research Group (SCSRG) - an affiliated group within the UNSW Canberra’s School of Business, the SCSRG’s research, education and community engagement activities aim to help organisations, and Government agencies (including the Australian Defence Force, the Commonwealth, and state and territory governments) discover, define, refine, understand and unpack the major issues they face when managing their supply chain and demand chain-relevant strategic capabilities.

Capability Systems Centre (CSC) - research at the Capability Systems Centre focuses on the shortfalls in the methodologies, tools and techniques for developing capability. The Capability Systems Centre applies world-class academic expertise to the development, acquisition and sustainment of capability throughout the life cycle of any asset, project or organisation. Recent work helps with construction, supply chain management, workforce planning, predictive modelling and the implementation of new tools such as machine learning.

Academy of Adaptive Leadership (AAL) - Centred at the University of New South Wales (Canberra) and Australian Graduate School of Management (UNSW Sydney), the Academy of Adaptive Leadership at UNSW provides research, teaching, curriculum development, and bespoke training options associated with adaptive leadership that serve societies across our region.

Lifelong Learning at UNSW Canberra - The world of work is changing, and maintaining capability is an ongoing challenge. Whatever the role or industry, continuous learning is essential. Consequently, there is an increasing demand for accessible and flexible education that can be undertaken in shorter, stackable formats.

Lifelong Learning at UNSW Canberra’s microcredentials and short courses are designed to deliver on this demand and support the acquisition of new knowledge and skills to create new capabilities for the future. Our offerings are leading edge, workplace relevant and draw on our Academic expertise for individuals and organisations.

COVID-19 Event Information
Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell, or if you have any Covid-19 symptoms.

Media and photography
It is likely that a professional photographer will be taking photos at this event. If you do not want to be included in any photos, please advise the photographer directly.

Contact
If you have any questions about this event, please don't hesitate to get in touch with UNSW Canberra School of Business on school.business.cbr@unsw.edu.au