New city campus is getting closer... | November BGL Newsletter

News from the College of Business, Government and Law

We acknowledge the traditional owners, both past and present, of the various locations Flinders University operates on, and recognise their continued relationship and responsibility to these lands and waters. We recognise that Flinders was established on the lands of the Kaurna nation, with the main Flinders campus located near Warriparinga

Welcome to the November edition of the College of Business, Government and Law newsletter.

Our lead story this week reminds us that our expansion to the new city campus is now very close. In December and January, we will be familiarising ourselves with our new campus: for example, the College executive team will hold its weekly Monday catch-ups at the city campus, instead of Bedford Park. In early February we will begin teaching there!

Our lead photograph above celebrates another highlight from the past month: the success of an undergraduate team of Business students at the AG Business Simulation Championship 2023. The team, led by Dr Rajesh Johnsam, prevailed over a strong field including teams from University of Adelaide, University of Sydney, and UNSW. Congratulations to our students, and to Rajesh for building the challenge into his teaching delivery.

Other highlights in this newsletter include a major university award for Dr Stacey Henderson, a breakthrough publication by HDR student Charlie Winter, expert evidence by Professor Vivienne Brand and adjunct research associate Jordan Tutton, a big bump in our social media interactions, and ten new publications from all parts of the College in top journals.

Kind regards,
Michael

Professor Michael Gilding
Vice-President and Executive Dean

Flinders' new city campus is getting closer!

Our opening and orientation activations are in the final stages of refinement. Click the link to discover the exciting plans in progress.

For further details, please visit the staff webpage or reach out with any questions to festivalplaza@flinders.edu.au.

Spotlights of the month

Professional Staff Spotlight:
Jess Venning

Meet Jess Venning, the Team Leader for Work Integrated Learning, who plays a pivotal role in facilitating industry engagement and enhancing work readiness for students at Flinders University.

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Educator Spotlight:
Ashleigh Powell

Dr. Ashleigh Powell, a dedicated Marketing Lecturer and accomplished researcher, specialises in the intersection of psychology, consumer behaviour, and health promotion, contributing significantly to the Marketing for Health, Well-Being, and Social Impact program at Flinders University.

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Congratulations🏆

AG Business Simulation Championship 2023

We are happy to announce that our Flinders Business Undergraduate Leadership topic students (Aidan Rice; Rhys Hanna, Luke Simmons) have won the AG Business Simulation Championship 2023.

Dr Rajesh Johnsam prepared 3 Flinders Business Teams to participate in the championship and one of them has emerged a title winner defeating some of the top Universities in Australia & New Zealand such as University of Adelaide, University of Sydney, UNSW and others.

It was a tough competition with several rounds - a qualifying round, elimination, and final round. The competition focused on business challenges applying teamwork, decision making and strategic thinking skills across multiple business scenarios including finance, commerce, marketing, production.

Congratulations, Stacey Henderson!

We are thrilled to announce that Stacey Henderson has been awarded the prestigious Vice-Chancellor's Award for Early Career Researchers. This recognition underscores the extraordinary contributions she has made to our university while embarking on her research journey.

The Vice-Chancellor's Award for Early Career Researchers is a testament to Stacey's unwavering commitment to excellence in her research endeavours. Her dedication, passion, and innovative thinking have not only pushed the boundaries of knowledge but have also significantly enriched our university's research landscape.

Congratulations, Charlie Winter!

Charlie is the College’s first recipient of the CBGL PhD Top 10%/A* Journal Publication Prize. This prize was established in late 2022 and is designed to recognise PhD candidates for publishing an article in a Top 10%/A* ranked journal. Awardees receive a $1,000 prize, paid to them directly. Charlie was awarded this prize for his article titled ‘Correctional policies for the management of trans people in Australian prisons’ published in the International Journal of Transgender Health. Charlie’s paper can be accessed here.

We encourage any other CBGL PhD student who has been successful in publishing in a top 10%/A* journal to apply for this prize scheme. Application forms can be obtained by emailing the CBGL Research Support Team cbgl.research@flinders.edu.au.

Senate Committee Hearing

On 1 November 2023, Associate Professor Vivienne Brand and Jordan Tutton (Adjunct Research Associate) gave evidence to a Senate committee inquiry on the performance of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

The committee expressed appreciation for their evidence on the role of corporate whistle blowers, which outlined possible reforms to incentivise the whistleblowing activity and detect corporate misconduct.

Social Media Highlights

1. Voice of Parliament video: featuring Rob Manwaring & Rowan Nicholson
2. Study Master of Accounting article
3. Visit from Commissioner Dale Agius: featuring Jessica Genauer & Rowan Nicholson

In October, BGL had an active social media presence, with 21 posts across various platforms. These posts garnered substantial engagement, with a remarkable increase of 251.6% in interactions, totalling 5,755. Impressions also experienced a significant surge of 180%, reaching an impressive 102,134. The division achieved a commendable 5.6% engagement rate, showcasing a 25.6% boost. Furthermore, there were 933 post link clicks (URL), indicating a surge of 131.5%. The division's strong online presence and audience engagement demonstrate their commitment to effective communication and outreach.

Research

The 2023 Flinders' Fearless Research Magazine now available!

The Flinders University Fearless Research Magazine features some of the innovative work being undertkane by Flinders University's researchers, including the College's very own Professsor Svetlana Bogomolova and Associate Professor Caitlin Hughes.

Download to read

The second CBGL Staff Protected Writing Retreat was held on the 20-22^nd September at the Adelaide Hills Convention Centre in Hahndorf. Eleven CBGL academics attended the retreat, a follow-up to the successful inaugural Staff Protected Writing Retreat held in December 2022 and the HDR Writing Retreat held in July 2023.

Day 1 launched to a great start with a warm welcome from Convenor Professor Adela McMurray. This was followed by a presentation by the Research Librarians Josephine McGill and Shannon Brown providing insights on open access, the university read and publish scheme and AI in research. From that point on the focus was on writing, with participants settling into quiet time concentrating on their journal papers which were professionally reviewed prior to the retreat. Each participant was allocated a 1-hour session with either Josephine or Shannon to discuss any support or information they required to advance their papers or identify relevant journals for their publication. The Research Librarians provided participants support with setting up their ORCID if they did not have one. Day 1 wrapped up with a team dinner which included an active discussion on publishing with HDR students to enhance the College research culture.

On Days 2 and 3 of the retreat the participants focussed on writing, interrupted only by good food and collaboration with colleagues.

*Based on notification emailed to CBGL.research@flinders.edu.au from 19 Sep to 20 Oct 2023.

Design, delivery and effectiveness of health practitioner regulation systems: an integrative review
Leslie, K., Bourgeault, I. L., Carlton, A. L., Balasubramanian, M., Mirshahi, R., Short, S. D., Carè, J., Cometto, G., Lin, V. (2023). Human Resources for Health, 21(1), Article 72.
(Scimago: Q1 (26/199) in Public Administration)

Kraitzman, A. P., Genauer, J. (2023). The impact of security issues on government evaluation: evidence from the Arab World. Democratization, 30(4), 693-714.
(Scimago: Top 10% (31/785) in Geography, Planning and Development)

Assisted Desistance in Correctional Centers: From Theory to Practice. Criminal Justice and Behavior. de Vel-Palumbo, M., Halsey, M., Day, A. (2023).
(Scimago: Top 10% (37/866) in Law)

Data Security in Australia: The Obligation to Protect. Australian Law Journal,
97(10), 749-765. Lisk, J. (2023).
(ABDC: A ranked)

“Gatekeeping Family Violence”: The Role of Religious and Community Leaders in the Afghan Migrant Community in South Australia .
Zannettino, L., Marmo, M., Esmaeili, H., Richards, J. (2023). Religions, 14(9), Article 1208.
(Scimago: Top 10% (44/578) in Religious Studies)

Rajesh, J. I., Prikshat, V., Kirk, S., Saeed, M. M., Patel, P., Sheheryar Khan, M. M. (2023). Public service leadership: follower interpersonal communication satisfaction in transformational leadership and growth satisfaction, job stress and burnout. Journal of Asia Business Studies. (Scimago: Q1 (64/450) in Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)

The potential of intervening on childhood adversity to reduce socioeconomic inequities in body mass index and inflammation among Australian and UK children: A causal mediation analysis. Journal of epidemiology and community health,
Priest, N., Guo, S., Gondek, D., O'Connor, M., Moreno-Betancur, M., Gray, S., Lacey, R., Burgner, D. P., Woolfenden, S., Badland, H., Redmond, G., Juonala, M., Lange, K., Goldfeld, S. (2023). 77(10), 632-640.
(Scimago: Top 10% (25/611) in Epidemiology)

A n ethical code for collecting, using and transferring sensitive health data: outcomes of a modified Policy Delphi process in Singapore. BMC MEDICAL ETHICS ,
24(1), Article 78. Lysaght, T., Chan, H. Y., Scheibner, J., Toh, H. J., Richards, B. (2023).
Scimago: Q1 (78/337) in Health (social science)

Winter, C. (2023). Correctional policies for the management of trans people in Australian prisons. International Journal of Transgender Health. (Scimago: Top 10% (11/171) in Gender Studies)

Yoon, J. (2023). Reconsidering the Inclusive Research Approach: Proxy Intervention Interview as an Opportunity for the Participation of People with Cognitive Disability and Communication Challenges. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 22.
(Scimago: Top 10% (54/1437) in Education)

What's been going on in BGL

Dr. Leoni Connah and Dr. Rob Manwaring from the government group conducted an informative session for Year 11 students at Adelaide High School, focusing on the role of parliament and the intricacies of question time. The students engaged in a lively debate, gaining a deeper understanding of how question time operates.

Voice to Parliament

Rob, Jess, and Rowan have been actively conducting numerous presentations and sessions concerning the "Voice to Parliament" and community engagement. They have also been involved in library outreach sessions.

In the image above, Rob led a highly successful session for the Flinders Politics and International Relations Student Association. The session garnered significant engagement and positive feedback.

Australian Institute of Criminology's 50th Anniversary

Two of our students recently delved into criminology's heart at the Australian Institute of Criminology's 50th Anniversary celebration. They explored the past, present, and future of criminological research, engaging with professionals from various domains. This experience shed light on pressing issues and the research needs in criminology.

They also witnessed the impact of crime prevention programs through the Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards. Their journey included an awe-inspiring visit to the Canberra War Memorial and the National Dinosaurs Museum.

Tonsley Festival | 16 October 2023

The Tonsley Festival, held on October 16th, showcased Flinders University's strengths in space, technology, and sustainability while fostering collaboration and innovation. The event featured various activities, stalls, presentations, and a hackathon, bringing together students, staff, and external stakeholders.

It was a resounding success with numerous engaging sessions and exhibits.