Small businesses across Australia and New Zealand are facing one of their toughest periods in decades. A flat economy and shifting consumer behaviour have put pressure on already thin operating margins. A 2024 survey by business finance company ScotPac found 29% of Australian small businesses say they could face insolvency if they lose a major client. Accounting […] … learn more→

We often set ambitious goals, such as going to the gym, adopting healthier eating habits, or reducing our social media use. However, despite our best intentions, staying committed can often feel like an uphill battle. A review of evidence published in 2024 highlights why. While understanding the benefits of behaviour change and believing in its value […] … learn more→

In a room full of excitement, a group of students make quick decisions on the screen: separate waste, optimize composting and collaborate on sustainable solutions for their virtual community. Comments flow: “Watch out for methane!” exclaims one student, while her classmate tries to find the best strategy to reduce environmental impact. We are in a […] … learn more→

One of the problems with literatures work is that you deal with what’s published. And once you’ve accumulated what’s out there, you use them. You might find a definition or categories drawn from these literatures. You design the research question from your analysis of literature. And quite often the published literatures inform your research methods […] … learn more→

I take the bus and find that my seat has already been reserved. Good! I get off at the fourth stop and enter a large hypermarket. Right at the entrance, in a carefully arranged basket, are the avocados and tomatoes that I buy every week, the juices that I like the most and my usual […] … learn more→

More than 260,000 students across Australia are going to university for the first time. Some come to university to pursue a passion, others to discover one, and some aren’t quite sure why they’re here. Whatever their reason, it can take time to adjust and feel comfortable at uni, and some students decide studying is not for them. […] … learn more→

The recent context of the elections in the United States and the controversies surrounding the image of Elon Musk making a Nazi salute have shown the need for education on these photos and videos that circulate massively online. The regulation of uses and technologies is an issue even if Europe measures the limits of the means at its disposal […] … learn more→

Artificial intelligence is becoming more widespread, but many people are wondering: Who is most likely to adopt AI in their daily lives? Many believe that tech-savvy people—those who understand how AI works—are the most eager to adopt it. Surprisingly, our new study, published in the Journal of Marketing , finds the opposite. People with less knowledge about […] … learn more→

From depictions in the world’s oldest cave paintings to starring roles in modern franchises like Ice Age, the woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) has captivated humans for centuries, transforming from a symbol of worship and sustenance into a source of scientific intrigue and entertainment today. Evolving around 300,000 years ago in an area of eastern Siberia […] … learn more→

Time and time again, I have seen businesses struggle with outdated processes. Some resist change. Others don’t even realize they are falling behind until it’s too late.  But the truth is, if you are not adapting, you are losing ground—and fast! That is where a digital transformation specialist can help. Not sure if you need […] … learn more→