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 first edition of the College newsletter for 2025. 

Welcome back for 2025. In 2024 we launched BGL offerings at Flinders City Campus (almost 60% of the FCC student load) and almost doubled our research income to more than $13.3M. In 2025 we will be launching Flinders Factory of the Future, our new degrees in Business Analytics and Event Management & Tourism, our Next Executives executive education course, and our new online suite of postgraduate courses. We will also be welcoming an international delegation of reviewers to assess our application for accreditation by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business, and a CSI team led by Mark Halsey will enter the final stages of an ambitious bid for a Centre of Excellence based at Flinders

Our lead photo for this issue shows students from Nankai University in Tianjin, China, who visited Adelaide at the end of 2024 for their graduation ceremony. Our stories include profiles of new staff members Jacqueline Rosa and Tessa Cunningham, 15 articles in top journals, and another $1.5M in research income– which  to graduate.

Kind regards,
Michael

Professor Michael Gilding
Vice-President and Executive Dean

Feature Story

Tales from inside: BGL Insights 2025

In February’s special edition of Tales from Inside BGL, Vice-President and Executive Dean, Professor Michael Gilding, reflects on his four year journey since arriving at Flinders University in 2021. From his first impressions of the stunning Bedford Park campus to the cutting-edge innovation at Tonsley and the rapid rise of the City Campus, his experiences highlight the university’s transformation and growth. As BGL continues to evolve, this blog explores key moments, exciting initiatives, and new opportunities on the horizon as we chart a bold path forward together.

Staff Headshots 28 February

Official headshot - book in now!

Official headshots are important for your staff profile, media opportunities, events and external engagement, your professional social media presence and more. If you don't have an official Flinders headshot yet, we strongly encourage you to join our next session - it's completely free, and only takes 5 minutes.

Individual Headshot Session
Friday 28 February | from 9.00 AM
Room 246, Law & Commerce Courtyard (upper level) Bedford Park

Click 'book now' and pop your name down in a timeslot that works for you, making sure to add this to your calendar to attend on time. 

February Spotlights

Education

Research

Based on Notification of Contract emailed to CBGL.research@flinders.edu.au from 25 November 2024 - 6 February 2025. CBGL CIs in bold. 

Crossman, N., Kandulu, J., Bryant, L., Donovan, D., Posselt, M., Muller, K., Dunlop, M. & Grigg, N., Community adaptation to worsening droughts and floods in the CLLMM, Goyder Institute for Water Research ($108,601)

Dowling, M.-E., Legrand, T. & Manning, N., Digital pathways to violent extremism in young Australians: Intelligence imperatives and implications, Australian Government, Office of National Intelligence ($197,171)

Grigg, B., Climate adaptation and ecosystem services - Sub-project 8: policy considerations for Ramsar and land tenure in the CLLMM, Goyder Institute for Water Research, ($34,128) 

Guo, S.  & Ing, H., Blood and Belonging: Nationality and Chinese Australians Who Fought in World War I, Australian Army History Research Unit ($12,790)

Halsey, M., de Vel-Palumbo, M. & Day, A., Assisted Desistance Project, Department of Communities and Justice ($55,025) 

Pham, T., CIFOR Climate Collective SE Asia - Enabling a High-Quality Forestry Carbon Market in Vietnam, Center for International Forestry Research ($894,613.71)

Pham, T., The 3rd Phase of Social Inclusion Study – Impactful Benefit Sharing Plan (BSP), Center for International Forestry Research ($14,010)

Praino, R. & de Zwart, M., Australian Defence, Counterspace Technologies and National Security Threats from Space, Australian Government, Department of Defence ($147,572) 

Tually, S. & McKinley, K., Social work in libraries service evaluation, City of Adelaide ($25,000) 

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

*Based on notification emailed to CBGL.research@flinders.edu.au from 25 November 2024 - 6 February 2025. Current BGL staff in bold.

Agnew-Pauley, W., Hughes, C. E., Stevens, A. (2025). A realist review on the police use of stop and search powers. European Journal of Criminology. Advance online publication. (Scimago: Top 10% (9.1%) in Law). 

Global Nutrition Target Collaborators, Balasubramanian, M., Gebremeskel, T. G., Kaambwa, B., Melaku, Y. A.,  Shorofi, A. (2024). Global, regional, and national progress towards the 2030 global nutrition targets and forecasts to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. The Lancet, 1. (Scimago: Top 10% (0.4%) in Medicine (miscellaneous)). 

Tutton, J., Brand, V. (2024). Corporate Whistleblowers and Financial Incentives. University of New South Wales Law Journal, 47(4), Article 1219. (Flinders Law Journal Ranking List: A*) 

Deegan, S. J., Jane, M. (2025). Community sentiment and joint enterprise murder: Challenging the mandatory minimum sentence. Criminology and Criminal Justice. Advance online publication. (Scimago: Q1 (17.99%) in Law). 

Gregg, D., Arslan, C., Stringer, R. (2024). Hidden income and its impact on expenditure patterns in Uganda. WORLD DEVELOPMENT, 183, Article 106736. (Scimago: Top 10% (1.5%) in Geography, Planning and Development). 

Hoang, H. T., Pham, N. T., Seet, P. S., Jones, J., Ho, N. T. T. (2025). Top management green commitment and employee in-role green performance: An emerging economy study. Sustainable Futures, 9, Article 100432. (Scimago: Q1 (12.89%) in Sociology and Political Science). 

Marmo, M. (2025). Non-citizen women and visa cancellation: the role of gender in Australia’s current deportation regime under s 501. Griffith Law Review. Advance online publication. (Flinders Law Journal Ranking List: A*) 

Kapucu, N., Parkin, A., Lumb, M., Dippy, R. (2024). Crisis coordination in complex intergovernmental systems: The case of Australia. Public Administration Review, 84(3), 389-399. (Scimago: Top 10% (0.47%) in Public Administration). 

Ratcliffe, J., Song, J., Irving, J., Dinmore, H., Onur, I., Chen, G. (2024). Life after retrenchment: the impact of education, income and employment status as social determinants of mental and physical health. Contemporary Social Science. Advance online publication. (Scimago: Top 10% (2.87%) in History). 

Aziz, M. F., Rajesh, J. I., Jahan, F., McMurrray, A., Ahmed, N., Narendran, R., & Harrison, C. (2024). AI-powered leadership: a systematic literature review. Journal of Managerial Psychology. (Scimago: Q1 (14.19%) in Social Psychology). 

Bessell, S., Moore, T., Redmond, G. (2024). Wellbeing, participation and connection in the middle years of childhood. Medical Journal of Australia, 221(S10), S23-S25. (Scimago: Q1 (13.67%) in Medicine (miscellaneous)). 

Abdullah, M., Chowdhury, M.A.F., Ullah, G.M.W. (2025) Asymmetric tail risk dynamics, efficiency and risk spillover among FinTech stocks, cryptocurrencies and traditional assets. Global Finance Journal, 64, 101082, ISSN 1044-0283. (Scimago: Q1 (18.65%) in Finance). 

Wheeler, S., Xu, Y., Gregg, D. (2025). Exploring South Australian households' perceptions towards various food waste policies. Ecological Economics, 227, Article 108431. (Scimago: Top 10% (6.07%) in Environmental Science (miscellaneous). 

Quach, S., Roberts, R. E., Dang, S., Zuo, A., Thaichon, P. (2025). The interaction between values and self-identity on fairtrade consumption: The value-identity-behavior model. Appetite, 206, Article 107826. (Scimago: Top 10% (8.09%) in Nutrition and Dietetics). 

Shen, Y., Zeng, D., Zuo, A. (2025). Unveiling the impact and mechanism of agricultural input allocation on the income mobility of rural households: Evidence from China. China Economic Review, 90, Article 102356. Advance online publication. (Scimago: Q1 (13.18%) in Finance). 

Hamid's award-winning paper, "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," showcases outstanding academic rigor and impactful research.

This accolade includes a $1,000 prize and will be presented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Raymond Chan, during the 2025 HDR Awards Ceremony. Congratulations, Hamid, on this well-deserved recognition!

Dr Patricia Rushton’s Inspiring Journey

After a distinguished career in Australia’s Commonwealth Government, Dr Patricia Rushton (pictured) found her true passion in the pursuit of social justice. Her remarkable journey led her to Flinders University, where she achieved first-class honours in law, completed a PhD, and now celebrates the publication of her book, Sovereignty, Migration and the Law, with the renowned Routledge Publisher.

Discover how Dr Rushton’s time at Flinders and her dedication to research helped her make a profound impact in the field of law and migration studies.

Research Centres 

Centre for Social Impact

From improving prisoner reintegration to tackling health and social service fragmentation, the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) at Flinders is making waves with its latest achievements. With the ARC Centre of Excellence for Prisoner Reintegration shortlisted, a newly funded social prescribing project set to bridge critical service gaps, and the award-winning Beyond Bars report (pictured above) shedding light on short custodial stays, CSI researchers are driving change where it’s needed most. Plus, the Diversity Pathways project is helping Adelaide businesses create more inclusive workplaces for people with cognitive disabilities.

Jeff Bleich Centre

From internships in Washington and Vienna to a new partnership with the University of Ottawa, the Jeff Bleich Centre is making strides on the global stage. Take a closer look at how these initiatives are driving collaboration, enhancing research, and showcasing the Centre’s commitment to meaningful international engagement.

What's been happening in BGL 🎈

Flinders-Nankai Graduates Visit

Four graduates from the Flinders-Nankai University MAIRET program recently visited Bedford Park, celebrating their achievements and the enduring partnership between the two universities. From a warm campus welcome to a heartfelt graduation ceremony, their experience was one to remember. Read more about their journey and reflections in our latest blog!

What's on 📢

BGL Careers Festival - Encourage Your Students to Attend!

The Business, Government, and Corporate Services Career Festival is returning in 2025, offering students a fantastic opportunity to explore career pathways, connect with industry professionals, and enjoy the festival atmosphere.

Students from all year levels are welcome—whether they’re final-year students looking for graduate programs or first- and second-year students seeking internships or part-time work opportunities.

We encourage you to share this event with your students and support them in making valuable industry connections. 

Business, Government & Corporate Services

Wednesday 26th March | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Bedford Park Campus (Student Hub)

Flinders University iEnrol Media Training Session

We would like to extend an invitation to researchers to attend our upcoming Media Training workshop on Understanding the basics of engaging with the media. 

This workshop, which is geared towards early-career researchers or researchers who are yet to extensively feature in the media, will inform researchers on how to engage with news media outlets about issues related to their research.

Our first workshop for 2025 will be held on Tuesday, February 25 from 4:00pm ACDT and will run for approximately 45 minutes.

If you are interested please reach out to: 

Luke Harris | Media Officer
Ph: +61 449 701 774 | E: luke.harris@mcera.org.au

Help Your Students Get Job-Ready

Flinders is hosting a Job-Ready Skills Workshop to support students in securing casual and part-time jobs. This event is open to all students, including remote learners and those unable to attend on-campus workshops.

When: Monday 3^rd March from 11 am-2 pm in Alere Function Centre, Bedford Park Campus

Employers will come from a variety of sectors including Health, Business, Community, Aged Care, Human Services, Disability Sectors, and Hospitality.

Students will have the chance to:

• Hear 10-minute employer presentations (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM) from leading organisations such as Ascend Health, KPMG, Switch Education, Pinnacle People, Programmed Healthcare, SANFL, Study Adelaide, and HenderCare
• Meet the Study Adelaide team and learn about their working rights
• Connect with employers at the expo and explore job opportunities
• Get a free resume review to boost their job application

We encourage you to share this event with your students and help them take the next step towards their careers. Book via CareerHub. 

Flinders' World's Greatest Shave 2025 – Join the Cause!

Last year, our medical cohort raised over $2,600 for the World’s Greatest Shave, with 8 students donating hair for wigs and 4 shaving their heads to support leukemia patients.

This year, we’re going Flinders-wide with a bold goal: raising $5,000! If we hit the target, a faculty member will shave, color, or cut (at least 20cm) of their hair.

Let’s make this October event bigger and better. Stay tuned for details, and get ready to join the fun for a great cause!

Questions or keen to join? Contact Tachelle Ting and Tamika Tran.

Share Your Content on Digital Screens!

It’s a new year, and we’re starting fresh! If you have an event, announcement, or important message you'd like to share with students, we have access to the digital screens in the Law & Commerce Courtyard, BGL Reception, and the Plaza.

If you'd like to add something, please email Megan Ryan at megan.ryan@flinders.edu.au with the details.

Work Health and Safety & Injury Management System Framework (WHS&IM)

The University is committed to the health and safety of everyone involved with the University and provides support on all safety, injury management and wellbeing activities.

The WHS&IM System framework is based on:

a. The continuous improvement model as set out in AS/NZ 4804: 2001, Occupational Health, and Safety Management Systems – General Guidelines on Principles, Systems, and Supporting Techniques

b. The Code of Conduct for Self-Insurance Employers as set by Return-to-Work SA

Work Health & Safety & Injury Management Responsibilities The broad University commitment to WHS&IM in the - Work Health and Safety Policy and Return to Work Policy.

The University recognises that everyone has a role to play in providing and maintaining a healthy and safe place to work and study at the University.

Everyone has responsibility for health and safety including:

• Taking care to protect their own health and safety
• Avoiding affecting adversely the health and safety of any other person in the workplace
• Complying with relevant University policies, procedures and programs
• Carrying out their roles and responsibilities
• Obeying any reasonable safety instruction.

In addition, the University is required to identify specific responsibilities for its activities and operations to comply with relevant Work Health and Safety (WHS) and Injury Management (IM) legislation. Broad responsibilities are outlined in the University Work Health and Safety Responsibilities Procedure.

Responsibilities are defined for the University (Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking PCBU), Officers, Portfolio Heads / Vice Presidents & Executive Deans, Managers/ Supervisors, Staff (workers), students, visitors and others.

Reminder: Tonsley Parking Permits Required

Staff based at or visiting Tonsley must have a valid Tonsley parking permit to park onsite. If you're unsure about the requirements, please check our parking webpage for full details.

Please ensure you're up to date to avoid any inconvenience.

Share Your News!

We know you have stories to share, and we want to hear from you. It could be important milestones coming up, staff achievements, exciting new research, innovative developments, people and culture updates, and more.

The newsletter is complemented by the staff-only blog - College of Business, Government and Law News - which is great for longer form content.

More info including timelines is here. 

Important University Dates 📅

College DataBlitz for 2025

When: 13th February | A light lunch will be served from 12.20pm
Theme: Strategic priorities for our academic disciplines in 2025

We embrace innovative knowledge and practice to tackle the challenges of our time, with a strategic focus on technology, health and social impact. 
-Our Mission- 

College of Business, Government and Law, Flinders University