News from the College of Business, Government & 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 May edition of the College newsletter for 2025. 

One of our strategic priorities in 2025 is nailing our points of distinctiveness. In this issue, Salmin Mostafa reflects on what makes our offering in Accounting distinctive, and Phil Palmer fills out these reflections with examples of industry engagement in the degree and new initiatives in Accounting. Our feature photo this month comes from a full day workshop on AI and Accounting, attended by our staff and students (see Phil’s contribution).

Other items in this month’s issue include reflections from our Finance team, Quinn Nguyen and Cuong Phan, who describe their journeys from Vietnam to Australia; a suite of reports on research centres and activities; and 8 new articles in top journals and $4.3M in new research income.

Happy reading!

Michael

Professor Michael Gilding
Vice-President and Executive Dean

Feature Story

Points of Distinctiveness: What Makes the BGL Stand Out

As a follow-up to his recent VP&ED Briefing presentation, Dr Salmin Mostafa, Topic Coordinator for Accounting, dives deeper into how the Bachelor of Accounting at Flinders is being reshaped for the future.

Aligned with the College’s strategic mission to deliver innovative, future-focused education, this blog explores how the degree is evolving—through bold curriculum changes, immersive learning, and strong industry collaboration.

Discover how Flinders is preparing the next generation of accounting professionals to not only meet industry expectations but to lead meaningful change in a rapidly transforming world.

Feature Story

Tales from inside BGL: Accounting

This month’s Tales from inside BGL takes you inside the Accounting, Commerce and Finance team, where real-world industry connections, innovative assessment models, and fresh topics like Financial Literacy are shaping the student experience.

April Spotlights

AACSB Update

What is our mission and why is it important?

Our mission statement is more than just words—it reflects who we are, what we value, and the impact we aim to have through our teaching, research, and engagement.

As we work toward AACSB accreditation, it’s essential that all staff not only know our mission but actively embody it in their day-to-day work. Living our mission ensures we stay aligned, accountable, and purpose-driven as a College.

Research

Top Research Publications 
Top 10%/ A*/A/Q1

*Based on notification emailed to CBGL.research@flinders.edu.au from 4 April - 22 April 2025. Current BGL staff in bold.

GBD 2021 Oral Disorders Collaborators, Balasubramanian, M., Yadav, L. (2025). Trends in the global, regional, and national burden of oral conditions from 1990 to 2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. The Lancet, 405(10482), 897-910. (Scimago: Top 10% (0.4%) in Medicine (miscellaneous)).

Guo, S. (2025). A critical review of Chinese law on (mass) expulsion of aliens through a lens of international law. Griffith Law Review. Advance online publication. (ABDC Journal Ranking: A* ranked).

Tian, Y. G., McFarland, T., Guo, S. (2025). Automated decision making and deportation: legal concerns and regulation. Griffith Law Review, 1-28. Advance online publication. (ABDC Journal Ranking: A* ranked).

Kandulu, J. M., Wheeler, S. A., Zuo, A., Connor, J. D. (2025). Mobile Technology and Gender: A Pathway to Increased Yield and Farm Profit for Smallholder Farmers in Bangladesh. Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics. Advance online publication. (Scimago: Q1 (11.44%) in Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)).

Jardine, B., Tan, P. J., Powell, A., Eyers-White, D., Mackenzie, C., Goodwin-Smith, I., Robinson, S., Baldock, P., Zaccardo, M., Valente, C., Trenerry, C., Bogomolova, S. (2025). Improvement in quality of life and loneliness after the community connections program: a community-based pilot intervention in South Australia. BMC Psychology, 13(1), Article 346. (Scimago: Q1 (21.80%) in Medicine (miscellaneous)).

Nguyen, Q., Kim, M. H.-Y., Suardi, S. (2025). Navigating corporate governance and involuntary delisting in frontier markets: a nuanced perspective from Vietnam. Applied Economics. Advance online publication. (ABDC Journal Ranking: A ranked)

Wali Ullah, G. M., Khan, I., Abdullah, M. (2025). Corporate culture and trade credit. International Review of Financial Analysis, 103, Article 104178. (Scimago: Q1 (12.54%) in Finance).

Li, D., Zuo, A., Chen, K. Z., Hou, L. (2025). Examining the Impact of Enhanced Trader Competition on Small Herders: Empirical Findings From China's Pastoral Region. Agribusiness. Advance online publication. (Scimago: Top 10% (8.79%) in Animal Science and Zoology).

New Research Income

Halsey, M. Breaking the Prison-Reoffending Cycle: A Desistance From Crime Approach Australian Research Council $3,502,295

Knowling, M., Wheeler, S. & Zuo, A. Enterprise choice and sequence strategies that drive sustainable and profitable southern Australian farming systems Grains Research and Development Corporation $629,134

Bogomolova, S., Oster, C. & Powell, A. Social prescribing: linking Australian social, health and community sectors ARC Linkage Partners: Department of Human Services (SA), Anglicare SA LTD, Adelaide Primary Health Network Limited, City of Onkaparinga, Corporation of the City of Marion, Semantic Consulting Pty Ltd, $255,000

Notice of Changes to the Research Now Application

Effective from 28 April 2025, several mandatory questions in the Research Now application have been hidden. After consulting with College, a decision was made to remove these questions to streamline the process.

A total of seven questions have been hidden from view and no longer need to be answered. However, the data for these questions on previous Research Now application, remains available in the system for reporting purposes.

Additionally, the Declaration that must be read and confirmed by the Chief Investigator has been revised and strengthened. It now includes requirements regarding Working with Children and Police Checks. For any questions, please contact research.grants@flinders.edu.au or your college RDS staff.

Research Centres 

Centre for Social Impact

The Centre for Social Impact are excited to share a wide range of upcoming calendar of events hosted by CSI Flinders.

Join us on 14 May for a research seminar with Professor Ekant Veer and an informal team dinner at Mrs Q. In June, don’t miss the two-day Outcomes Measurement Workshop and the landmark For Purpose Leadership Conference, co-hosted by CSI Flinders.

Then in July, take advantage of a free one-day Writing Retreat to focus on your writing goals. Read on for more details, links to register, and how to express your interest for limited-capacity events.

Jeff Bleich Centre

It’s been a big month at the Jeff Bleich Centre, with events and conversations that put global issues and Flinders expertise at the centre of national and international dialogue.

From examining the global implications of the first 100 days of Trump’s return to office, to unpacking the geopolitical forces shaping Australia’s 2025 federal election, the JBC has brought together leading voices to explore the key issues of our time. We also had the pleasure of welcoming Senator Karen Grogan to the Centre for a timely conversation on misinformation, civics, and the challenges facing Australians today.

Read on to catch up on all the highlights—and don’t forget to stay connected with the JBC for more thought leadership, events, and insights in the months ahead.

What's been happening in BGL 🎈

The 2025 Law Research Retreat

The 2025 Law Research Retreat was held recently at the Living Kaurna Cultural Centre, Warriparinga Way, Bedford Park. Through presentations, speed dating sessions and group discussions Law researchers shared their work-in-progress, discussed methodologies and refined research narratives. The breadth and quality of the research showcased were notable, and short ‘TikTok’ style videos recorded on the day will provide material for research promotional activities. Overall the Retreat reinforced a strong sense of a vibrant and mutually supportive research community.

Sandra joins Global Dialogue on Climate, Migration and Human Rights in the US

Dr Sanzhuan (Sandra) Guo recently spoke at two high-profile events in the US, including panels at the University of Northwestern and the University of Chicago, alongside former Flinders Visiting Fellow and Judge Elect to the European Court of Human Rights, Professor Vasilka Sancin. The discussions explored climate change and migration in international law, with a focus on reframing climate change as a structural human rights issue and evolving legal protections for displaced communities.

Fun fact: President Obama taught Constitutional Law for about 10 years at the University of Chicago.

What's on 📢

2025 Alumni Awards

New for 2025...

The John Moriarty AM Impact Award will recognise a Flinders graduate whose exceptional efforts have significantly enhanced the wellbeing, empowerment, and advancement of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.

This new award will join the annual Flinders University Alumni Awards, which acknowledge the significant contribution made by Flinders graduates to the University, the community or within their chosen field, locally and overseas. The awards include the prestigious Convocation Medal, the Distinguished Alumni Awards and our Early Career Alumni Awards.

John Kundereri Moriarty AM was the first Aboriginal person to graduate from Flinders University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1971. John has been awarded a Convocation Medal from Flinders University in 2001, the highest of the alumni awards and was also awarded an Honorary Doctor of the University from Flinders in 2016 in recognition of his significant contribution to sport, the arts, and Indigenous affairs.

John Moriarty comes from the Yanyuwa people at Borroloola in the Northern Territory. He was a keen soccer player in his youth, is recognised nationally and internationally in the field of design, has been an active member of various Indigenous political organisations and is a well-known philanthropist.

Find out more and nominate here: 

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