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 July edition of the College newsletter for 2025.
Our July newsletter features reflections on the sticky campus from Masaba Adneen; eight new articles in top journals; and jam-packed updates from JBC and CSI.
Looking through the journal articles, I see that that two of the articles are about the business of climate change. Following my attendance at an all-of University Masterclass on Climate Change Policy – including outstanding contributions from Sarah Wheeler and Brendan Grigg – they alert me to our extensive expertise in this area.
It is always great to read the newsletter and discover something that I did not know about BGL.
Happy discovery!
Michael
Professor Michael Gilding
Vice-President and Executive Dean
Feature Story
From strategy to culture: the evolution of sticky campus
Sticky campus is not a place; it’s an environment where students—whether studying online or on campus—come together, engage meaningfully, and remain connected throughout their learning journey. As described by Masaba Adneen, this concept reflects a shift from strategy to culture. In BGL, this vision resonates deeply with our commitment to student engagement, belonging, and success.
July Spotlights
Researcher Spotlight:
Selina Tually
She’s a passionate Port Adelaide supporter, a true crime doco enthusiast, and a weekend taxi driver for her kids’ sporting commitments, but by day, she’s helping shape national responses to homelessness.
Professional Spotlight:
Jayne Jones
When she’s not supporting future leaders through executive education, you’ll find her hiking through national parks, chasing playgrounds in the Adelaide Hills... or baking Taylor Swift and Spiderman-themed cakes.
Read More >
Research
Top Research Publications
Top 10%/ A*/A/Q1
*Based on notification emailed to CBGL.research@flinders.edu.au from 2 June - 26 June 2025. Current BGL staff in bold.
Herhausen, D., Ludwig, S., Abedin, E., Haque, N. U., de Jong, D. (2025). From words to Insights: Text analysis in business research. Journal of Business Research, 198, Article 115491. (Scimago: Top 10% (7.98%) in Business Management and Accounting).
Marcus, K., Huckel-Schneider, C., Killedar, A., Balasubramanian, M., Rudman, A., Sohn, W., Sivaprakash, P., Norris, S., Liston, G., Wilson, N., Clarke, K., Wilson, A. (2025). Stakeholder Attitudes, Experiences and Perceptions of the New South Wales Primary School Mobile Dental Program. Community dentistry and oral epidemiology, 1-18. Advance online publication. (Scimago: Q1 (10.9%) in Dentistry (miscellaneous))
Deegan, S. J. (2025). Brothers in arms or making a murderer? Public opinion on joint criminal enterprise. Psychiatry, Psychology and Law. Advance online publication. (Scimago: Q1 (20.21%) in Law)
Weerakoon, C., McMurray, A. J. (2025). Exploring Foundational Capabilities in Social Enterprises: A Quantitative Study. Journal of Social Entrepreneurship, 1-37. Advance online publication. (Scimago: Q1 (13.85%) in Development)
Ubaydullaeva, D. (2024). The Internationalisation of Higher Education in Uzbekistan: Staff Perspectives on a Top-Down Process. Europe - Asia Studies. Advance online publication. (Scimago: Top 10% (3.16%) in History).
Bhuiyan, F., Adu, D. A., Ullah, H., Islam, N. (2025). Employee Organisational Commitment and Corporate Environmental Sustainability Practices: Mediating Role of Organisation Innovation Culture. Business Strategy and the Environment, 34(4), 4485-4506. (Scimago: Top 10% (0.25%) in Business Strategy and the Environment).
Cao, Y., Liu, Y., Lu, M., Shan, Y., Zu, Y. (2025). Generosity under environmental pressure: Climate change exposure and corporate philanthropy. International Review of Financial Analysis, 104(Part A), Article 104336. (Scimago: Q1 (12.54%) in Finance)
Cao, Y., Lu, M., Shan, Y., Zhang, Z., Zu, Y. (2025). Digital Gains: FinTech Development and Labour Share. Accounting and Finance. Advance online publication. (Scimago: Q1 (12.77%) in Accounting and Finance)
New Research Income
Pourazad, N., Bastani, P., Powell, A. & Ibrahim, N. DIGIT-ALL: Digital Inclusion Guidance and Intervention Toolkit for Ageing Living and Learning, Government of South Australia, Department of Health and Wellbeing, $24,600
Research Centres
Jeff Bleich Centre
This month, the Jeff Bleich Centre brought international experts and the public together in Adelaide for two high-profile events. From a Distinguished Lecture with a former Prime Minister to the largest space forum in the hemisphere, the JBC continues advancing its role as a leading voice on the issues of today.
Centre for Social Impact
It’s been a big month at CSI Flinders! A new ARC Linkage project led by the Caring Futures Institute and CSI Flinders has secured nearly $1M to reimagine school lunches in Australia. The project will develop inclusive, sustainable meal programs that improve children’s wellbeing and deliver long-term social value. We also hosted two major events. The FGII Market Information Day brought together investors and investees to explore the evolving landscape of social impact investment and at Shaping the Future of Leadership in the For-Purpose Sector Conference, gathered leaders from across the sector at U City for a sold-out day of big ideas on mobilising capital for good, featuring CSI’s very own Adjunct Associate Professor Ben Smith and CEO Arminé Nalbandian.
What's been happening in BGL 🎈
Criminology Inaugural Research Day
Criminology held its inaugural Research Day on Friday 27 June at the Flinders city campus, bringing together staff and PhD students to discuss research directions and developments. The program featured research highlights from across the Criminology team, alongside presentations from CBGL and university researchers on transdisciplinary methods, SoTL, and approaches to building research excellence. The event supported Criminology’s strategic agenda through exchanging ideas, sharing wisdom, and identifying future opportunities for alignment and growth.
What's on 📢
Selfcare Toolkit and Wellbeing Wish List
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s all too easy to put our wellbeing on the back burner. This webinar invites you to pause and reflect, offering practical insights and strategies to help you protect yourself from burnout. Together, we’ll explore what it means to be a wellbeing role model, how to create a self-care toolkit, and what a typical day in a busy modern life really looks like. You’ll also walk away with three simple, powerful rules to help you make these practices stick. Whether you’re supporting others or simply looking to prioritise your own wellbeing, this session is for you.
This session will be recorded please register and remain registered to be able to access the link post presentation.
When: 24th July from 12:30-1:30pm
Where: Online, zoom link provided when you register with iEnrol
How: Health and Wellbeing Course - iEnrol
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
- 9 August - Tonsley
As many of you know, Open Days is the largest and arguably the most important student recruitment event in our calendar. It’s a key opportunity to showcase everything Flinders has to offer and connect with future students.
This year, we’ll also be offering great prizes to encourage prospective students and their connections to register and attend—so spread the word and help us make this our biggest year yet!
Adelaide Fringe Volunteer and Career Opportunities Information Session
Curious about working with Australia’s biggest arts festival? Join Justine Dunsmore from Adelaide Fringe for an inspiring info session covering:
- What Adelaide Fringe is all about
- Career pathways within the festival
- Real stories from past Fringe employees
- Volunteering, seasonal casual jobs & exciting opportunities
Don’t miss it - your Fringe journey starts here! The presentation will be followed by networking and afternoon tea.
When: Tuesday 26 August 2025
Time: 12pm – 1.30pm
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL- Don’t miss out, click here to book
Introducing Primo Research Assistant
The Library’s discovery platform, findit@flinders, was upgraded on 7 July to include Primo Research Assistant.
Users can ask a natural language research question, and Primo Research Assistant will return the top five results from the Library’s academic collections, along with a short summary based on the abstracts and full citations. Further information can be found on the Flinders Library blog.
This change aligns with broader trends across academic databases, which are increasingly integrating AI tools to support research. Benefits include:
- Access to reliable, cited sources from the Library’s collection (not hallucinated references)
- Finding relevant material via natural language queries rather than complex Boolean searches
- Assisting interpretation and interaction with complex research
The Library recognises that this will have implications for the learning and teaching activities of the University, in particular academic integrity, assessment design, and information literacy and we have been working with relevant stakeholders to identify how we can best support both staff and students. Watch out for information on a workshop for CBGL staff to be scheduled soon.
Seminar on Peri/Menopause: “Menopause and midlife”
Brought to you by the College of Medicine & Public Health’s Gender, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (GIDE) Committee Speaker: Dr Jessica Floreani SA/NT Director, Australasian Menopause Society
When: Friday 1st Aug 2025 (12.30-1.30 PM)
Where: Alere Function Centre (South) or Teams
Please register on Eventbrite for either in person or online attendance More info: Kim.Hemsley@flinders.edu.au
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