2014 Business School News
Business School's world class reputation boosted with appointment of Deputy Deans 10 Jun 2014
The Business School's new Dean, Professor Gregory Whitwell, has announced the appointment of two Deputy Deans who will work closely with him and other members of the Business School leadership group to provide "high level strategic direction and executive leadership" across the full range of activities. More
UN Women NC Australia MBA Scholarship Recipient Announced 10 Jun 2014
After a nationwide search, Nancy Nguyen, a Perth based Business Advisor for Woodside Energy, has been selected by the University of Sydney Business School and the UN Women National Committee Australia, as the inaugural recipient of the UN Women NC Australia MBA scholarship. More
Sydney Genesis uncovers Australia's entrepreneurs of the future 04 Jun 2014
Start ups that help facilitate charitable donations, produce safer helmets for motorcyclists and match local farmers to consumers were the winners of the University of Sydney Business School's prestigious Sydney Genesis StartUp Competition 2014. More
Industry Ready students win prestigious UBS Investment Banking Challenge 03 Jun 2014
The Business School will boost its involvement in national and international competitions that expose students to the rigors of the "real world" commercial environment. More
Scholarship ceremony recognises over one hundred undergraduate and postgraduate students 02 Jun 2014
This year the Business School has awarded scholarships to more than one hundred undergraduate and postgraduate students. More
Unique postgraduate course challenges students to help the poor by profiting from poverty 29 May 2014
Postgraduate students are being told to "radically rethink" many traditional business principles and focus on a five trillion dollar international market that has been all but ignored by the world's investors. More
Sydney Genesis, picking world class innovators and entrepreneurs: Final pitch fest to select 2014 winners 26 May 2014
This week, a range of commercial and social start-up concepts will compete in the prestigious Sydney Genesis Start Up Competition before a panel of judges able to recognise "real world" potential. More
The Food Industry's Addiction to White Powder - Business of Health Research Network co-hosts critical "conversation" 21 May 2014
Researchers at The George Institute for Global Health and The University of Sydney say that the amount of salt in processed and restaurant foods remains dangerously high despite a "plethora" of government, industry and civil society initiatives aimed at reducing salt levels. More
The dollar, finance and information hamper international trade and investment - survey 08 May 2014
A major survey of more than 1600 firms has found that the high value of the Australian dollar, difficulties in obtaining finance and a lack of information about overseas markets remain major barriers to expanded international operations. More
Corporate Social Responsibility not enough to save the planet warns global report 06 May 2014
An international team of experts backed by the United States National Science Foundation has devised an eight point plan designed to halt unsustainable levels of environmental degradation wrought by the private sector. More