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A collaboration shaping the future of Positive Behaviour Support
18 September 2026
“Together we will build a learning pathway that is practical, accessible and closely aligned to the needs of people working across disability, health and community care
From registration to impact: Designing professional education that sticks
16 September 2026
A professional education program should not begin when participants enter the classroom or end when they leave it. The strongest outcomes depend on what happens before, during
The power of the Indigenous business sector
20 August 2026
Annually, Indigenous businesses in Australia bring in a total of at least $AU16.1 billion – an output equivalent to the country’s timber industry – and that
It's time for boards to get serious about impact
20 August 2026
Corporate boards are facing the most complex context in decades. Navigating a way through requires serious engagement with social and environment
Closing the gap in the Indigenous business sector
3 August 2026
Previously, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have been excluded from the mainstream economy. Today, Indigenous people are choosing business as a vehicle for self-d
Sustainable success for Australian business
3 August 2026
The midst of multiple disruptions – from conflict in the Middle East to Artificial Intelligence – may seem like the time for a company to pull back its efforts to
Big business Innovation failures - how AI can fit into the prioritisation
15 July 2026
When it comes to innovation, governments, big businesses, startup entrepreneurs and even individual investors all make choices on ‘what will work’ under
Proudly launching a new leadership immersion program with Islamic Banking and Finance Institute Malaysia
8 July 2026
“What I think we’ll see is something that's very different from what's already offered in the market. Something unique”
AI apocalypse or overblown hype?
8 July 2026
When generative artificial intelligence (AI) burst onto the scene, social media, traditional media and water cooler conversations were awash with predictions about AI’s
Our business leaders must think critically
29 June 2026
Critical thinking has become highly valued in business, but these skills aren’t taught to business students. Part of the problem is that we still haven’t defined e
The quiet infrastructure behind organisational resilience
15 June 2026
As organisations face continual economic, technological and geopolitical disruption, Professor Nicole Gillespie argues that trust is the foundation of genuine r
Three ways to avoid mega projects going way over budget
3 June 2026
Critical thinking has become highly valued in business, but these skills aren’t taught to business students. Part of the problem is that we still haven’t defined e
Partnering to Shape Sarawak's Future Business Leaders
26 May 2026
The University of Melbourne and MASA Institute of Management partner to strengthen Sarawak’s next generation of business leaders
Eight key tests to rank and prioritise innovation ideas
28 April 2026
When it comes to innovation, governments, big businesses, startup entrepreneurs and even individual investors all make choices on ‘what will work’ under
AI agents and the future of leadership
24 March 2026
2026 was widely seen as a turning point for Artificial Intelligence, as the technology shifted from a niche tool to an essential office companion. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot,
How to lead in a hybrid workplace
23 March 2026
As hybrid work arrangements become increasingly popular and full-time in office work continues to decline, finding a way forward that works for organisations and individuals t
How to bridge the workplace generation gap with professional development
23 March 2026
Meeting the needs of different generations in the workplace can be challenging, but embracing diverse perspectives and ideas will help your organisation thrive
Shifting the organisational mindset on risk
23 March 2026
Overcoming risk aversion often requires a shift in organisational mindset, a structured approach to identifying and assessing risk, and the drive to create an environment base
Micro vs hands-off? Finding the right management balance
9 September 2024
Developing a balanced management style takes time, but investing in your own skill set will better equip you for future challenges and make you a more effective leader
The University of Melbourne hosts industry leaders for insightful Environment, Society & Governance (ESG) breakfast briefing
8 August 2024
Industry representatives from Telstra, ANZ, UniSuper, and other leading organisations gain evidence-based approaches to embed successful ESG strategies
Disinformation surge drives demand for innovative course at the University of Melbourne
27 May 2024
From local and national elections to climate change and public health, we are confronted with disinformation, misinformation, and malign influence
What is intrapreneurship and why does your organisation need to embrace it?
26 March 2024
Tapping into an entrepreneurial spirit within your own team can be the best way to find brilliant new ideas – here’s how to do it
3 strategies to develop future leaders in your organisation
13 July 2023
Success starts with succession.If your organisation is going to be sustainable in the long term, you’ll need a leadership pipeline that consistently identifies and nurtu
Partnership with Hassell, Lendlease, and Schiavello will support organisations build healthier, fit for purpose workspaces
9 May 2022
The University of Melbourne has partnered with Hassell, Schiavello, and Lendlease to co-design a new Melbourne MicroCert, Transforming Workplace Design using Evaluation
The University of Melbourne and Australian Psychological Society Forge New Partnership in Professional Development
14 February 2022
The University of Melbourne is collaborating with the Australian Psychological Society (APS), the peak body for psychology in Australia to equip health professionals with new
The University of Melbourne and Telstra build on significant partnership, co-designing a brand new micro-credential
4 June 2021
The Melbourne micro-credential in Intrapreneurship Fundamentals is the most recent extension of the University of Melbourne and Telstra’s existing partnership, which is
The University of Melbourne announces new health industry partnership with launch of Melbourne MicroCert
7 April 2021
The University of Melbourne has partnered with the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM) to collaborate on a range of initiatives to improve professional practice,
The University of Melbourne and Belong launch new customised leadership program
19 November 2020
The launch of the Belong leadership Development and Rapid Uplift program marks the University’s first custom education training centring micro-credential and nods to the
Are Australian businesses on track to meet sustainability targets?
30 August 2020
The effects of human-induced climate change are becoming increasingly apparent with each passing year. Recent extremes of temperature, flooding and fire have reinforced t
Future proofing and the role of environmental sustainability in the workplace
15 June 2020
As companies become increasingly aware of the number and nature of risks and opportunities presented by a greener future, the ways in which sustainability influences their dec