Breaking the barrier between play and learning: the potential of gamification in higher education
Playing and learning are often seen as a dichotomy. Even today, many parents still ask, 'Why are you playing games instead of studying?'.
Finland and Vietnam: Introducing Circular Economy Practices in Medical Waste Management Poses Challenges
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities generate significant amounts of waste, much of which is challenging to manage due to its potentially infectious or toxic nature. While single-use plastics are being phased-out in many households, their reduction in healthcare settings poses a greater challenge as they are often viewed as the safest or most convenient solution.
Medical Waste in Disasters: Advocating for Change and Building Policy
When humanitarian organizations respond to disasters, such as the recent Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam, they must rapidly deploy staff and materials to the affected areas. In these events, medical products are particularly crucial, and given the urgency, the aftermath of these operations, including the disposal of used materials is often overlooked.
GOATs like Simone Biles Show the Power of Mental Health Advocacy
Olympians have shown us the way; now we must carry the mental health advocacy torch.
Why Hybrid Work Was Made For Ambiverts
Let's talk about charisma. When people describe born leaders, they are probably referring to that innate quality that some people have to command a room, to ooze confidence, and to dazzle. I do not believe people are born to be leaders. What is thought to be 'natural leadership' is often based on perceptions of charisma and underscored by extroversion or extroverted personality traits. Charisma can be deceiving.
Humour can make you a better workplace leader, if you use it properly – here’s how
When asked to describe an ideal organisational leader, many people might be inclined to use quite serious adjectives such as solemn, determined or results-oriented. Yet one trait is not only often overlooked, but also essential for managers. Humour – whether it manifests as a funny anecdote, joke, performance or witty remark – is a crucial tool for good leadership.
Decolonising Research
Championing Non-Western Insights and Community Self-Determination in Methods and Outcomes
Understanding Research Ethics: More Than Just Following Rules
Applying for ethics clearance for your research can feel like at best like an administrative hurdle, and at worst like a barrier to getting on with meaningful work. However, if you take the principles of ethical research seriously, it can not only improve the ethics of your research but also improve its quality. This blog tells you how.
Crisis Rescue via Direct Purchase: Evidence from China
The state of the Chinese economy holds significant relevance for Australia, given that China is Australia's top trading partner. Local investors and the business community are keenly observing how Chinese policymakers address the current economic challenges, particularly the ongoing real estate crisis.
Getting Better Outcomes from Australia’s Social Housing System
Identifying ways to improve the outcomes delivered by social and community housing services is a crucial way of addressing Australia’s ongoing housing crisis.
The AI-ESG Nexus: A Critical Juncture for Business
Integrating AI into ESG goals marks a critical juncture for businesses. While AI holds promise, it is energy-intensive.
AI is making smart devices – watches, speakers, doorbells – easier to hack. Here’s how to stay safe
From asking our smart speakers for the weather to receiving personalised advice from smartwatches, devices powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly streamlining our routines and decision making. The technology is seeping into our lives in subtle ways.
Beware businesses claiming to use trailblazing technology. They might just be ‘AI washing’ to snare investors
Staying competitive in the finance sector is vital, with many companies moving quickly to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce costs and streamline operations.
Ageing Well in Place – An Australian and New Zealand Perspective
The populations of Australia and New Zealand, like many countries around the world, are ageing.
Finding a reasonably priced new car is almost impossible. And the second hand market is not much better
Despite most businesses around the world returning to some form of normal after the pandemic, supply chain problems continue to disrupt the manufacturing and availability of new and second hand cars.
How transparent are Australian businesses in disclosing their sustainable procurement practices?
Although many big corporations in Australia report their sustainability practices through their annual sustainability reports, there is no commonly adopted basis for evaluating the level of disclosure of sustainable procurement practices thus making it difficult to benchmark companies within the same industry or across industries.
Does your smoking affect the dietary habits of your family?
Australia has one of the highest rates of childhood obesity among high income nations, with latest data indicating that approximately one in four Australian children are overweight or obese
How Fake News on Social Media Shapes Your Consumer Choices
The proliferation of fake news on social media (SM) platforms has become a pressing concern, exerting detrimental effects on businesses and consumer trust.
A 4-day week might not work in health care. But adapting this model could reduce burnout among staff
The pandemic saw a mass exodus of health-care workers. Could a 4-day week be a retention strategy for burnt out staff
Building the Knowledge Translation Toolkit
The case for building knowledge translation into business and commerce doctoral training.