News from the College of Business, Government and Law

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

Our October edition profiles Cheree Metcalf, AKA ‘Mud Rat’, who is responsible for our teaching timetables; Government academic Luis da Vinha and his journey from public administration to Valley City State University in North Dakota, and then to Flinders University, Adelaide; and PhD student Vinicius Guedes Goncales de Oliveira, who recently won the University-wide 3 Minute PhD competition.

This edition also includes upcoming conferences and events, including the JBC-sponsored Australian Space Cyber Forum, 5 new articles in top publications, more than $400,000 in new research income, and details on our End of Year Party in the City.

Kind regards,
Michael

Professor Michael Gilding
Vice-President and Executive Dean
 

Welcome to BGL 👋

A warm welcome to the newest members of our community.

Dr Sahana Sarkar – Lecturer in Criminology (Balanced)
Megan Ryan - Digital Content Producer (College of Business, Government & Law)
 

Spotlights of the month

FLINDERS AT FESTIVAL PLAZA

Welcome to the latest New City Campus update, where exciting developments are taking shape as we eagerly approach the official opening.

In case you missed the DVCS sent a Quarterly Update on the New City Campus last month, you can catch up by watching it here. For a deeper dive into the latest details and preparations for this transformative endeavour, we invite you to read our comprehensive blog article. 

For more information on the New City Campus, visit the staff webpage or email any questions to festivalplaza@flinders.edu.au

TONSLEY FESTIVAL

Attention all tech enthusiasts, and eco-conscious students and staff at Flinders! 
The University Tech, Sustainability, and Space Festival is taking place at Tonsley.

Register NOW!

*After registration you will receive schedule of the event by email. You can then choose from a variety of activities from 10am to 3pm on Monday 16th to attend.

Our festival features talks and a workshop that will take you on a voyage through story telling. You get to learn about stories of the stars in the Indigenous culture and hear from our academic and professional staff about sustainability and space.

Our festival promises a day filled with fun, excitement, inspiration, and hands-on experiences that will leave you with wonderful memories.

You get to experience virtual reality, ride a smoothie-maker bike, get close to a robot dog, compete and win prizes.

The festival is not just about what you learn, it’s also about who you meet and where those connections might lead. Don't miss out on this fun event. Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and prepare for a day that will leave you inspired and informed.

Education 📚

Unlocking Insights from Student Evaluation of Teaching 2023 Results

Student evaluations of teaching are invaluable tools for universities to assess the quality of education provided and make necessary improvements.

In a recent discussion with Professor Christopher Kee, important insights from the 2023 results were uncovered, shedding light on trends and areas of excellence and concern within various college programs.

Discover the full insights and trends from semester one in our latest blog.

Introducing Kurt Maiden: A Shining Example of Fearless Ambition

Kurt, a student in our Bachelor of Business (International Business) program, has achieved a remarkable feat by securing an overseas paid placement with NEOEN in Paris, France. This opportunity, attained through fierce competition from the three universities, will see Kurt embarking on a six-month fully paid internship, complete with a round-trip ticket, visa support, a generous salary, housing allowance, and monthly exploration days. This achievement underscores the calibre of talent and determination that thrives within our Flinders University community.

Congratulations, Kurt!

Read more about Kurt's story here.

Research

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 quite 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.

What’s new with the JBC? Space Cyber Forum & Policy Perspectives

If you have an interest in space cyber or know colleagues who would be intrigued, mark your calendars for the upcoming event, 'The 1st Australian Space Cyber Forum,' hosted by the Jeff Bleich Centre.

The Australian Space Cyber Forum will provide an excellent opportunity for Australian stakeholders to meet and network with key national and international space cyber experts. Participation in this forum is targeted at researchers, entrepreneurs, academics, private consultants, public employers, and others with an interest in the space and cyber sectors. 

If you haven’t seen the new policy perspectives covering the important policy challenges, take a look.

*Based on notification emailed to CBGL.research@flinders.edu.au from 15 Aug to 19 Sep 2023.

“I do not consent”: political legitimacy, misinformation, and the compliance challenge in Australia’s Covid-19 policy response.
Dowling, M-E., Legrand, T. (2023). Policy and Society.
(Scimago: Top 10% (13/615) in Political Science and International Relations)

. Experiences of research-policy engagement in policy-making processes. 
Williams, C., Pettman, T., Goodwin-Smith, I., Tefera, Y. M., Hanifie, S.,  Baldock, K. L. (2023) Public Health Research and Practice.
(Scimago: Q1 (54/281) in Health Policy)

An implementation framework for transformative gamification services. Behaviour and Information Technology.
Tanouri, A., Kennedy, A. M.,  Veer, E. (2023).
(Scimago: Q1 (64/555) in Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)

Managerial ability and climate change exposure. International Journal of Managerial Finance.
Wali Ullah, G. M., Khan, I.,  Abdullah, M. (2023).
 (ABDC: A ranked)

Blockchain market and eco-friendly financial assets: Dynamic price correlation, connectedness and spillovers with portfolio implications.
Abakah, E. J. A., Wali Ullah, G. M., Adekoya, O. B., Bonsu, C. O.,  Abdullah, M. (2023).
International Review of Economics and Finance, 87, 218-243
(Scimago: Q1 (69/312) in Finance)

Based on Notification of Contract emailed to CBGL.research@flinders.edu.au from 14 August – 19 September 2023

MGA Investigating the role of 3D scanning for validation and reverse engineering in a design, engineering and advanced manufacturing SME
CIs: Hordacre, A
Award amount: $13,166.00

Literature/Evidence review on Violence and Violence Prevention and Responses in Schools
CIs: Redmond, G. & Halsey, M
Award amount: $45,256.00

Social exclusion in adolescence: risks, assets, experiences & policy action
CIs: Redmond, G., Brooks, F., MacDougall, C., Skattebol, J., Raghavendra, P. & Main, G.
Award amount: $182,292.00

Australian Defence, Counterspace Technologies and National Security Threats from Space
CIs: Praino, R. & de Zwart, M
Award amount: $162,329.20

The Enhance Research Reputation initiative team has recently enhanced the process of recording and claiming research outputs in ResearchNow. From now, you will see improvements to system generated emails from ResearchNow when you have new publications to claim. The supporting web pages have been refreshed to guide you through the process of recording your research appropriately within ResearchNow, and the validation of research outputs has been streamlined to make this process quicker.

The updated web pages contain links to valuable resources, including a Claiming Research Outputs Fact Sheet, Frequently Asked Questions and Quick Reference Guides (QRGs). The QRGs provide comprehensive visual instructions on executing tasks within ResearchNow, and some even feature instructional videos that demonstrate the step-by-step procedures.

Please note: Research outputs will not appear in Research@Flinders if they are not claimed correctly in ResearchNow.  Take advantage of the new tools available to you to ensure that your research outputs are claimed correctly.

Available tools include:

• Is my research-related item a Research Output or an Activity?
• Claiming Research Outputs Fact Sheet
• Research output claimed from Scopus
• Adding a research output manually
• Adding a research output manually (video)
• Adding a research output from an online source
• Adding a research output from an online source (video)
• Bulk import research outputs
• Claiming authorship of existing research output
• Disclaiming authorship of existing research output
• Adding a non-traditional research output

Should you have any questions or need support, reach out to a Change Champion from your college or email: ResearchEngagementSuccess@flinders.edu.au

Thrive Festival 2023: Wrap Up

Thrive Festival has been and gone, and what an incredible event it was! 

Thank you so much to all the BGL staff who came down to the Law and Commerce courtyard to show support for the event, which was the biggest activation event in the courtyard to date. 

The weather was just spectacular and we were thrilled to see so many familiar faces attending the guest speaker presentations, building terrariums, doing Pilates on the lawn, getting a massage from the Flinders gym, enjoying a wood oven pizza and the FBSA barbecue, purchasing goods from the market stalls and supporting the charities and social enterprises. 

Sarah Randall-Smith and Naser Pourazad would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to Mel Pike, Maria Romeo, Renee Cannon, Braden Littler, Tom Harvey and Susannah Tidemann for all their amazing work in the lead up to the event. Without you it would not have been possible! 

What's on 📅

Drawing on 20 years of annual field visits to Rwanda, this presentation focuses on the country’s model of “illiberal welfare” – one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s most extensive social protection systems, delivered in a highly repressive political environment. This presentation examines how everyday Rwandans navigate a state that provides substantially in socio-economic terms while greatly limiting their basic freedoms.

Rwanda’s welfare system has tangibly improved the lives of millions of citizens across the ethnic divide, laying a vital foundation for post-genocide reconciliation. However, state repression undermines some of those gains. This presentation analyses Rwanda’s successes and pitfalls in addressing socio-economic inequality as a key driver of mass conflict. This includes an analysis of Rwanda’s handling of Covid-19 – based on 5 months’ fieldwork in the country at the height of the pandemic – during which time the Rwandan economy and welfare system collapsed.

Understanding the impact of Rwanda’s approach to “illiberal welfare” is key to gauging how far the country has progressed since the genocide, its prospects over the coming decades and its lessons for other societies recovering from mass violence.

The presentation is on: 
Friday, 6 October | 12.15pm-1.15pm |  LWCM1.10
with a light lunch provided.

Please rsvp to Julie Dover for catering purposes.

BGL END OF YEAR GATHERING

Wednesday, 13 December
12pm to 4pm

SOL Rooftop | Level 9, Adelaide Casino, North Terrace, Adelaide

RSVP: maria.romeo@flinders.edu.au

For catering purposes, please RSVP no later than Friday, 1 December COB

In your RSVP, include details of any food allergies and dietary requirements.

You may choose to park in the city or get the train in from Campus.

Shape the Future of AI in Education: Teaching and Learning Conference

Join us for an exciting event where we’ll explore the incredible potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. This conference will bring together educators, researchers, and innovators passionate about revolutionising teaching and learning through AI.

Event Details

Date: Sat Oct 28, 2023  |  Time: 07:30 AM (AECT)

Location: 182 Victoria Square, Adelaide, SA 5000

At this conference, you'll have the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions, attend inspiring keynote speeches, and participate in interactive workshops. Gain insights from experts in the field and discover how AI can enhance personalized learning, improve student outcomes, and shape the future of education.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of educational innovation. Register now and be a part of shaping the future of AI in education!

Staff discount for Future Energy Week

Flinders is a major sponsor for the upcoming Future Energy Week at Tonsley. 8-9 November 2023 at Tonsley

Staff may access a 30% discount discount on tickets. Current Flinders students are also offered a 50% discount.

Anyone even tangentially involved with or interested in sustainability, energy transition, agriculture, community, policy, education and skills, engineering, or cross industry ideas sharing will  get something out of the event. There will also be an expo under the MAB, which will feature an electric plane, the latest in transport tech, and possibly even a methane tractor.

Booking is through the website, as well as further info about the event.

AIB Oceania Annual Symposium and Paper Development Workshop for 2023
will take place in Adelaide on 22-24 November 2023.

The conference is expected to welcome hundreds of researchers from the Asia-Pacific region, including distinguished scholars such as Prof. Jonathan Doh (Villanova University), Prof. Peter Buckley (University of Manchester), Prof. Snejina Michailova (University of Auckland), Prof. Vikas Kumar (University of Sydney), Prof. Douglas Dow (University of Melbourne), Prof. Vijay Pereira (NEOMA Business School), Prof. William Newburry (Florida International University, tentative), Prof. Hari Bapuji (University of Melbourne, tentative), Prof. Jane Lu (City University of Hong Kong), and Prof. Mariano (Pitòsh) Heyden (Monash University).

Distinguished scholar, Prof. Jonathan Doh, will deliver a keynote address at the event. Additionally, Prof. Svetlana Bogomolova from Flinders University will run a masterclass titled "Co-design Method in Business Research: Strengths, Limitations, and Unique Insights," while Dr. Ashokkumar (Ashok) Manoharan will co-chair a track on "Institutional Complexity, CSR, Diversity, and Resilience to Social Change."

We encourage interested HDR students to get in touch with Dr. Sharif Rasel, a member of the local organising committee.

Unleash Your Potential: Free Professional Development Training for Professional Staff!

Are you a Professional Staff member looking to boost your professional skills? Don't forget to check out the free professional development training sessions on offer from the Executive Education team.

The Impact Lab, a captivating half-day session where you’ll be guided in small teams to build a prosthetic hand which is then donated to amputee landmine victims in developing countries.   You’ll re-energise and strengthen bonds across BGL, and gain invaluable insights to enhance your results, relationships, and processes (23 October)

Unleash the Power of Your Personal Brand – Discover your strengths and the power of personal branding in this 90 minute webinar - and take control of your professional and personal journey (8 November)

You will have received information about this in your inbox, as well as calendar invites to each of the events. Email sarah.knapper@flinders.edu.au if you want to learn more.
 

CBGL & CHASS HDR Spring Conference

The 2023 CBGL and CHASS Higher Degree Research Spring Conference will be held on Tuesday 7 November 2023, 9am - 6pm at the Health Sciences Lecture Theatre Complex.

The conference will feature the latest postgraduate research and HDR milestones; a keynote speaker; free coffee, lunch and evening drinks and lots of opportunities to network with our higher degree research students.

The call for abstracts is now open (and will be extended until 7th October), see link here.

Keynote with Edith Cowan Business academic

Dr Fleur Sharafizad, Lecturer in the School of Business and Law from Edith Cowan University is speaking at the College of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences end of year free networking event on 24 November 2023 between 12pm to 1pm.

Fleur's PhD focuses on the career progression of female academics in Australia who, despite extensive gender equity efforts, remain underrepresented at the most senior levels.

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Important Dates 📅

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