Can over-reliance on AI technologies erode our skills? Research suggests yes.

Dr Tapani Rinta-Kahila shares 3 key tips to maintain your skills and avoid automation complacency > stories.uq.edu.au/momentum-magaz…

Does practising mindfulness lower our levels of outrage when we witness injustice? While most people would expect this to be the case, research led by Dr Adam Kay has found the opposite is true.

Hear more on the Mindfulness Voyage podcast > open.spotify.com/episode/2uyepV…

In the wake of recent bushfire and flood disasters, insurance premiums have soared. But the impact isn't just limited to the residents in affected regions. Prof Paula Jarzabkowski shares her insights for ABC Online > abc.net.au/news/2024-04-3…

Last month, Professor Aidan Byrne launched the new FaBA white paper 'Food AI: A game changer for Australia’s food and beverage sector' at Customs House. 20 academics from the UQ Business School contributed to the development of the paper. Read more > faba.au/news/food-ai-a…

What strategies can governments, organisations and individuals employ to decelerate the advancement of climate change and alleviate its consequences? Belinda Wade shares her insights on the Aurecon podcast. Listen today > aurecongroup.com/podcast

Could a 4-day work week be the key to gender equality at work (and at home)? #UQBusiness expert Terry Fitzsimmons and #UQISSR 's Dr Miriam Yates share research insights and 6 actionable strategies for organisations > business.uq.edu.au/momentum/can-4…
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In a new study, Professor Sara Dolnicar and her co-authors asked 647 Australians why they don’t order plant-based meat dishes when dining out. Find out the 6 types of diners who avoid them & why it matters in their recent article > theconversation.com/what-kind-of-d…

Technology conglomerate Meta recently launched its new virtual assistant in Australia - Meta AI.

#UQ 's Associate Prof Stan Karanasios says this makes AI easily accessible for those who already interact with Meta's ecosystem.

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Market dominance has allowed large companies to hike prices and chief executives to raise their own salaries, according to findings from Professor JohnQuiggin and Professor Flavio Menezes.

Read more of their insights in this article for the ABC > abc.net.au/news/2024-04-1…

We're proud to share that Professors Janet McColl-Kennedy, Brent Ritchie , Sara Dolnicar, Bob McKercher and Prof Paula Jarzabkowski have been recognised on Research.com's list of the 2024 World's Best Business and Management Scientists.

Read more > business.uq.edu.au/about/hall-fame

A new report by thinktank InfluenceMap shows that 57 companies and nation states were responsible for generating 80% of the world’s CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and cement over the last 7 years. UQ Business School researchers share their insights > theconversation.com/only-57-produc…

Insurers are considering making flood cover mandatory for new customers – a decision that could impact Australian homeowners struggling with skyrocketing premiums.

Dr Katie Meissner discusses the implications on ABC Radio. Tune in from the 2hr18min mark: abc.net.au/listen/program…

Online extremism is a unique challenge – terrorists use methods that can’t be captured by standard content moderation.

Marten Risius + Stan Karanasios (@UQ_news) write on what we can do about it.

theconversation.com/terrorist-cont…

Experts Dr Tyler Riordan and Associate Professor Richard N.S. Robinson investigate and propose ways food delivery work can be improved in Australia in new report “Humanising food delivery work in Australia: a toolkit.” > business.uq.edu.au/humanising-foo…

New research from Associate Professor Richard Robinson shows that chefs in Australia and New Zealand experience significant financial hardship and mental health issues, with many wishing to leave their jobs.

Learn more about the findings > theconversation.com/too-much-heat-…

Does 'manifesting' success work? Is there a dark side to vision boards, affirmations? Thanks Sana Qadar and ABC Radio National for so masterfully diving into my, Nicole Hartley and Matt Hornsey's research. Chuffed! abc.net.au/listen/program…

When Professor Sabine Matook noticed an increasing industry demand for app coding skills, she wanted to ensure her work-integrated learning (WIL) course would deliver value for students, industry and the wider community.

Read more > stories.uq.edu.au/contact-magazi…

AI tools are fuelling the problem of misleading content. Business information system experts Associate Professor Stan Karanasios (quashera) and Dr Marten Risius share their insights on The Conversation around the need to regulate this issue > theconversation.com/algorithms-are…

Concerns are growing around Australia's coastal communities being on the receiving end of worsening natural disasters.

Prof Paula Jarzabkowski from the UQ Business School specialises in disaster insurance and shared her insights with ABC Australia >> abc.net.au/listen/program…

On #InternationalWomensDay , we reflect on how far we’ve come and the journey ahead to achieve gender equality.

VC Professor Deborah Terry shares her thoughts on how we can accelerate progress to close the gender pay gap.

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