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 February edition of the College of Business, Government and Law newsletter.
Our top story for this edition is an update on some of our enrolment success stories at this point of the year, including significant uplifts in our Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Accounting, and Graduate Certificate in Social Impact courses.
This edition also includes profiles of some of our high-impact staff, a report on the most-viewed Instagram post in the ‘Guess my degree’ social media promotion, 5 new A/A* publications, and $1.6M new research funding awarded already.
All up, it is a very strong start to 2024!
Kind regards,
Michael
Professor Michael Gilding
Vice-President and Executive Dean
Welcome to BGL
A warm welcome to the newest members of our community!
- Charissa Tarzia (Teaching Specialist (Clin/Prac) Law)
- Fiona Brady (Teaching Specialist (Clin/Prac) Law)
- Intifar Chowdhury (Balanced, Government)
- Philip Johnson (Balanced, Government)
- Tahlia Hart (Teaching Specialist (Acad) Criminology)
- Rubiana (Ruby) Cury (Teaching Specialist (Acad) Business)
Achievements and Announcements
New City Campus - Moot Court
2024 New City Campus Update
Exciting News! The doors to the New City Campus are now open for all staff members. Explore the cutting-edge facilities and enjoy the enhanced work environment.
We've introduced new technologies like the Flinders University App and Resource Booker to make your experience even more seamless. For detailed information and updates, stay tuned for an upcoming announcement that will provide further insights into the city campus, its features, and the exciting Welcome Week ahead on February 19-20. Get ready for a new era at Flinders University!
For more information on the New City Campus, visit the staff webpage or email any questions to festivalplaza@flinders.edu.au.
February Spotlights
Researcher Spotlight:
Naser Pourazad
Dr Naser Pourazad, Iranian-born academic, avid researcher, and dedicated runner. Explore his journey and impactful research. Join us in unravelling the story behind his notable contributions to marketing and resilience studies.
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Educator Spotlight:
Afshin Tanouri
Step into the world of Afshin, a dynamic lecturer and Deputy Director at Flinders MBA, where innovation meets education. Boasting a diverse industry background encompassing the automotive and pharmaceutical domains, Afshin's unique approach is shaped by his expertise in gamification.
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Professional Spotlight:
Julie Dover
Julie Dover is a professional with a remarkable 30-year career in the field of administration. Currently Acting Executive Officer, Julie began at Flinders University in December 2015 in a temporary role covering for the Vice President & Executive Director's EA and has never left!
Read More >
Feature Article
Education: BGL's remarkable 2024 enrolments
We interviewed the Law and Business team where they provided insights into the student enrolment growth achieved, and how this is helping to realise the opportunity of the Flinders' new city campus.
The success stories of these programs underscore Flinders University’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and student-cantered education and are driving student enrolment growth.
The student enrolment numbers of the courses profiled below, as outlined in the Student Pipeline Report from Power BI on 12 February 2024, show:
- The Bachelor of Laws has 129 offers (up 174%), 103 accepts (up 255%) and 74 enrolments (up 289%).
- The Juris Doctor has 58 offers (up 76%), 36 accepts (up 63%) and 27 enrolments (up 107%).
- The Bachelor of Accounting has 46 offers (up 64%), 31 accepts (up 41%) and 25 enrolments (up 92%).
- The Graduate Certificate in Social Impact has 25 offers, 23 accepts and 14 enrolments.
Congratulations to everyone in the College for their work in making this happen.
Let’s continue to drive student enrolment growth and realising the opportunity of the Flinders’ new city campus.
Social Media Highlights
We did two posts on TikTok and Instagram, and these generated 28,448 views in December.
‘Guess my degree’ promoting sports management reached 17K views on Instagram (image on left). So far, this post achieved the most amount of views Flinders has received so far for the series. The Criminology post, was designed to promote the options of combined degrees you can do with Criminology.
In January, we also posted the first of many testimonials of our inaugural graduates from the Graduate Certificate of Social Impact.
Research
Top research publications
Top 10%/ A*/A/Q1
*based on notification emailed to CBGL.research@flinders.edu.au from 17 Nov 2023 to 24 Jan 2024. Current BGL staff in bold.
Davda, L. S., Gallagher, J. E., Short, S. D., Balasubramanian, M. (2023). Migrant dentists, health system responses and future challenges: a case study of the United Kingdom and Australia. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies. Advance online publication. (Scimago: Top 10% (4.74%) in Arts and Humanities (misc)
Dowling, M-E. (2023). Mitigating microtargeting: Political microtargeting law in Australia and New Zealand. Regulation and Governance. Advance online publication. (Scimago: Top 10% (2.58%) in Law)
Manoharan, A., Hutchinson, C., Treuren, G. J. M., Madera, J. M. (2023). Disability Employment in the Hospitality Industry: A Systematic Literature Review. Cornell Hospitality Quarterly. (Scimago: Q1 (15.94%) in Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management)
Goldfeld, S., Downes, M., Gray, S., Pham, C., Guo, S., O'Connor, E., Redmond, G., Azpitarte, F., Badland, H., Woolfenden, S., Williams, K., Priest, N., O'Connor, M., Moreno-Betancur, M. (2024). Household income supplements in early childhood to reduce inequities in children's development. Social Science and Medicine, 340, Article 116430. Advance online publication. (Scimago: Top 10% (3%) In Health (social science)
Scheibner, J., Kroesche, N., Wakefield, L., Cockburn, T., McPhail, S. M., Richards, B. (2023). Does Legislation Impede Data Sharing in Australia Across Institutions and Jurisdictions? A Scoping Review. Journal of Medical Systems, 47(1), Article 116.(Scimago: Q1 (22.41%) in Medicine (misc))
New Research Funding Awards
Bowden, J., Bogomolova, S., Bartram, A., Karnon, J., Brennan, E., Ullah, S., Jenkinson, R., Room, R., Monkhouse, K., Allsop, S., Chamberlain, S., Portolesi, E., Bonevski, B., Stafford, J., Rissel, C., Lubman, D., Bowshall, M., McCausland, T., Manatakis, H., Hides, L., Harrison, N., Durkin, S. J., Pettigrew, S., Slee, P., Miller, C., Wright, C. J. C. & Pocuca, N. The power of parents: co-designing health communications to reduce adolescent drinking, Medical Research Future Fund ($946,473)
Bogomolova, S., Powell, A., Goodwin-Smith, I. & Jardine, B. Evaluation of the Department of Human Services SA Youth Support and Development Program (2021-24), (Department of Human Services South Australia ($48,182 )
Cebulla, A. & Gamble, H. NT, Market Salary Report, Charles Darwin University ($26,363)
Deegan, S. & Halsey, M. Cell Mates to Work Mates: Employment in the lives of formerly incarcerated Indigenous Australians, Intract Australia - Indigenous Contractors Flinders University, Deputy Vice Chancellor Research ($37,500)
Halsey, M., de Vel-Palumbo, M. & Day, A. CSNSW Assisted Desistance Practice Framework, Department of Community and Justice, NSW ($359,400)
Wadham, B., Hordacre, A., Tually, S., Halsey, M. & Lawn, S. Veterans’ and Families’ Hubs Program Evaluation, Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs ($20,000)
Howard, S. Analysis of wound discharge data, Wound Innovations Pty Ltd/Paul Hartmann Pty Ltd ($10,000)
Hughes, C., Ritter, A., Bowden, J. & Deegan, S. Quantifying and expanding alternatives to arrest for personal use and possession of illicit drugs in Australia, The Law Foundation of South Australia Inc ($54,389)
Kelton, M. & Sullivan, M. Mission focused operational data: developing review and rating system for data-driven OSINT tools in design, development and deployment stages. Australian Government, Department of Defence, Defence Science and Technology Group ($54,600)
Scheibner, J. & Muller, A. Assistance Dog Refusal Laws: Addressing the Impact of Inconsistent State Legislation, The Law Foundation of South Australia Inc ($5,455)
Tually, S. & McKinley, K. Proposal for the Proposal for the Development of a ‘situation analysis’ short report, Swallowcliffe Children’s Precinct (Davoren Park), Department of the Premier and Cabinet SA ($19,850)
Zhu, R. & Gong, X. Socioeconomic disadvantages, choice of disciplines, and post-university labour market performance, National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education ($45,710)
What's been happening in BGL?
Farewell Sarah Taylor 💔
In bidding farewell to Sarah Taylor, our esteemed Director of College Services, we reflect on her outstanding contributions to BGL and Flinders over the past five years. We celebrate Sarah's exceptional leadership, financial acumen, and dedication.
Throughout her tenure, Sarah adeptly navigated our growth trajectory, ensuring the College's financial health while fostering a positive and collaborative culture. Her impact extends beyond the balance sheet, as she played a crucial role in supporting research concentration and preparing for the move to the new City Campus.
Join me in congratulating Sarah on this well-deserved opportunity. Although her departure is a loss for our community, we extend our best wishes for her continued success.
Staff LinkedIn Training
The recent LinkedIn Training workshop offered an invaluable opportunity for staff to enhance their LinkedIn profiles and craft impactful content.
The session included a pre-survey to tailor content to participants' needs, covering LinkedIn basics, optimizing profiles, and building personal and professional brands. Facilitated by Chanelle, the three-hour workshop featured live tasks on participants' LinkedIn accounts, promoting interactive learning. The training aimed to empower staff in leveraging LinkedIn for professional growth, aligning with Flinders University's commitment to personal and career development.
What did you think of it? If you attended, please take a few minutes to complete the feedback survey linked below.
Did you find yoursELF?
Over the Christmas period, the BGL Staff Christmas Tree was displayed in the College of Business, Government and Law reception.
We received a certificate of appreciation from Puddle Jumpers for our contribution to their Christmas drive. Thank you to everyone who donated food, toys, presents or gift vouchers.
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