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 June edition of the College newsletter for 2025. 

Our lead story and photograph this month feature Laura Lesar’s recent visit to University of Hawaii Manoa, where she was instrumental in activating our partnership, which will create new opportunities for our students in Event Management and Tourism. Our newsletter also includes introductions to new staff members Masaba Adneen and Anna Mihaylov, recent initiatives in Health Care Management, 8 new articles in top journals, and Tanya Corsten’s 20^th anniversary year at Flinders.

Happy reading!

Michael

Professor Michael Gilding
Vice-President and Executive Dean

Feature Story

Strengthening Global Connections

As the College of Business, Government and Law continues to expand its global footprint, international partnerships remain central to our strategic priorities. Dr. Laura Lesar recently travelled to the University of Hawai’i to strengthen ties and explore new avenues for collaboration in research, teaching, and student mobility.

Tales from inside BGL: Health Care Management

In this month’s edition of Tales from Inside BGL, we hear from Madhan Balasubramanian and Angie Shafei about how Flinders’ Health Care Management team is reimagining health leadership education.

June Spotlights

Research

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

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

Bordeleau, J. N., Stockemer, D., Amengay, A., Shamaileh, A. (2025). The comparative conspiracy research survey (CCRS): a new cross-national dataset for the study of conspiracy beliefs. European Political Science, 24(1), 1-11. (Scimago: Q1 (19.63%) in Political Science and International Relations)

Kumove, M., Chowdhury, I. (2025). What's my age again? An age-period-cohort analysis of generalised trust in Africa. SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH, 130, Article 103203. (Scimago: Top 10% (8.45%) in Sociology and Political Science).

Groves, A., Nagy, V. (2025). Crime or Failure of Integrity: What is the Problem of Contract Cheating Represented to be in Australia? Higher Education Policy. Advance online publication. (Scimago: Q1 (15.42%) in Sociology and Political Science)

orral de Zubielqui, G., Guckenbiehl, P., Jones, J., Rammal, H. G. (2025). Coopetition approaches: the role of goal congruity and lifecycle stage of start-ups. Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing, 40(13), 142-157. (Scimago: Q1 (21.27%) in Business and International Management)

Foley, E. R., Manwaring, R. (2025). Recalibrating labour-capital relations: a typology of consensus politics under the Albanese Labor Government. Australian Journal of Political Science. Advance online publication.(ABDC Journal Ranking: A ranked)

Parkinson, A., Mullan, B., Finlay-Jones, A. (2025). Understanding wellbeing from the perspective of youth with chronic conditions: A group concept mapping approach. International Journal of Wellbeing, 15(1), Article 4129. (Scimago: Top 10% (7.45%) in Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)).

Abdullah, M., Wali Ullah, G. M., Turner, J. (2025). 50 shades of dark green: The nexus of narcissistic leadership and corporate greenwashing. International Review of Financial Analysis, 104(Part A), Article 104220. (Scimago: Q1 (12.54%) in Finance)

Mannaf, M., Wheeler, S. A., Zuo, A. (2025). Comparing the Value of Natural Capital in South Australian Farmland Using Market Sales and Assessed Valuation. Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics. Advance online publication.(Scimago: Q1 (11.44%) in Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)).

New Research Income

Martinez Coma, F., Hill, L. & Praino, R. Reducing the Informal Vote in Queensland Elections, Australian Research Council $79,567

Jang, R., Manning, K. & Walker, S. Exploring new technology adoption in product innovation: Advancing electrical component manufacturing through injection moulding, MyModular Pty Ltd $16,764 

Best Paper Award

Dr. Ashok Manoharan received the Best Paper Award at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (APacCHRIE) Conference held in Thailand. His paper, titled "Woke Washing Won’t Work: The Effects of Inclusive Cues on Online Employee Review Sites on Job Seekers’ Application Intentions," was recognised for its outstanding contribution to hospitality and tourism research.

The APacCHRIE Conference is the leading academic forum for hospitality and tourism education and research in the Asia-Pacific region.

The research was a collaborative effort with Yunxuan Carrie Zhang (City University of Macau), Cass Shum (University of Nevada, Las Vegas), and Ashokkumar Manoharan.

Research Centres 

Jeff Bleich Centre

From celebrating our 2025 Washington Internship Program interns to launching a ground-breaking defence research project and preparing to welcome former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull for our sold-out Distinguished Lecture—it's been a big month at the Jeff Bleich Centre. In this update, we share recent highlights, exciting new initiatives, and ways to stay connected with the work we're doing at the intersection of democracy, policy, and technology.

Centre for Social Impact

The team at CSI Flinders began June by co-hosting a two-day Outcomes Measurement Workshop, where people from across the sector came together to dive into all things impact and evaluation. Looking ahead, we’ve got two exciting events on the horizon – FGII’s Market Information Day on 18 June and our For-Purpose Leadership Conference on 19 June. Last month, a major new report on cannabis policy was released, with valuable input from Associate Professor Caitlin Hughes.

What's been happening in BGL 🎈

Celebrating 20 years at Flinders University! 

This month we celebrate Tanya Corstens on reaching an incredible milestone: 20 years of service at Flinders University. Tanya’s dedication, professionalism and collaborative spirit have made a lasting impact across the College. We thank her for two decades of commitment and contribution, and look forward to many more!

Congratulations Hamid Azizi!

Flinders Criminology PhD student, Hamid Azizi received an award this month for top CBGL PhD publication for his research into terrorism and the drugs-terror nexus in Afghanistan and Colombia.

Specific reference: Azizi, H., & Hughes, C. E. (2024). A systematic review of the extent of the Taliban and FARC’s involvement and profit from drug trade and methods of estimating income from the drug trade. Global Crime, 25(2), 122–155.

Flinders Business Research Seminar Series

The Flinders Business Research Seminar Series serves as a platform to disseminate research findings from both internal and external researchers to a wider audience, including stakeholders of the College. 

This month, we were pleased to welcome two distinguished researchers in the fields of Economics and Hospitality Management: Dr. Dessie Ambaw (University of South Australia) and Associate Professor Lenna V. Shulga (University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, USA).

Chinese Dragon Boat Festival Celebration

The Government group hosted a multicultural social event to celebrate the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. As part of the group’s social calendar, the gathering offered an opportunity to connect and learn about cultural traditions. Special thanks to Hongyi, who generously provided traditional food and shared insights into the history and significance of the festival.

What's on 📢

Hear from former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull as he helps us unpack and navigate the new world (dis)order.

Wednesday 25 June 2025 | 3pm - 5pm 

Mr Turnbull will then join a panel discussion with leading thinkers from the
Jeff Bleich Centre, including former U.S. Ambassador to Australia Jeff Bleich and Professor Rodrigo Praino. 

The annual Jeff Bleich Centre Distinguished Lecture examines topics aligned with the mission of the Jeff Bleich Centre for Democracy and Disruptive Technologies, diving into the urgent challenges facing democracy in an age of rapid technological change.

Banquet Room
Adelaide Festival Centre
Festival Drive, Adelaide SA

Seats are limited. RSVP by Friday, 13 June 2025

Open Days 2025 

Open Days is upon us! This year, our open days will be the following:

• July 25 & 26 - Bedford Park
• July 27 - City Campus
• Tonsley - TBC

There are two shifts each day at Bedford Park on Friday 25 July and, Saturday 26 August, and then at Flinders' City Campus on Sunday 27 July 2025. 

As you all know, Open Days is the largest and arguably the most important student recruitment event in the annual calendar. Watch this space for more information. 

2025 Shaping Australia Awards

Universities Australia has re-opened entries for the prestigious Shaping Australia Awards, celebrating the positive impact of universities across the nation, from innovative research to workforce development and community service.

Flinders is now calling for Expressions of Interest from individuals or teams who wish to be considered for nomination.

Internal EOI deadline: Friday, 8 August 2025
Submissions should be sent to Dr Jen Beaudry, Manager, Research Training Development and Communications (RDS).
For queries, please contact Jen directly at jen.beaudry@flinders.edu.au.

Final entries close nationally on Friday, 5 September 2025.

Staff are strongly encouraged to apply and showcase the outstanding work shaping Australia’s future.

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