Smarter ageing - how living longer is reshaping how we live and work

We’re living longer, but not all those years are healthy ones. In Australia, there’s now roughly a 12-year gap between how long we live and how long we live in good health – meaning many of us can expect a decade or more of life with health problems. So, how can we shrink that gap? UNSW Scientia P…

Pampering our pets – Inside one of Australia's fastest-growing industries

Pet ownership is booming – and so is the business behind it.   From birthday parties for pets to organic food and premium grooming, consumers are spending big to keep their animals healthy and happy. So why are people so invested in their pets?   AGSM @ UNSW Business School MBA alumna Anneke van …

Same product, different price – When AI decides how much you pay

What if you paid a different price for the same product – not because of demand, but because of your data. Prices change, whether it’s annual sales or seasonal variability. But what happens when AI sets the price – not just for the market, but for you? “The scope and the scale and the pervasivene…

Pocket Doctor – How the MedTech app is reshaping healthcare access

Millions of people lack access to reliable healthcare. Can technology help bridge global healthcare gaps? Dr Jackie Rabec (AGSM MBA 2020) is co-founder of MedTech company ThinkMD.ai, which builds tools that put a doctor’s expertise into the hands of frontline healthcare workers. She explains how t…

Burnout is holding us back – Here’s how to beat it

Burnout has gone from a buzzword to a business risk.   According to the latest Women’s Agenda Ambitions Report, 72% of women say they’ve experienced burnout in the past year. It’s no longer just a personal struggle—it’s a workplace crisis. So what’s driving this rising tide of exhaustion?   Angel…

Reaping the rewards – The promises and pitfalls of loyalty programs

That satisfying ding when you scan your rewards card. The little thrill of watching points accumulate. The smug satisfaction of using miles for a "free" flight. Sound familiar?  We're all players in the massive loyalty program game—whether we're collecting coffee stamps, airline miles, or cashback…

Disconnected – The hidden cost of workplace loneliness

Loneliness is quietly affecting workplace productivity more than many organisations realise.  Despite being more digitally connected than ever before, many employees today report feeling isolated, unsupported, and burned out. This isn't just impacting individuals – it's costing businesses financia…

No plan, no problem – How Sibella Court designed her own career path

You don’t become a globally renowned designer by accident. But if you ask Sibella Court, one of Australia’s most sought-after stylists, she never had a master plan to make it big.  From global brand campaigns to bestselling books and hit TV shows, Sibella built a design empire balancing great inst…

The sharing economy – Can collaboration cure overconsumption?

Could collaborative consumption be the cure for our throwaway culture? Robert Chan, the managing director of car-sharing platform Turo, believes we're on the brink of an ownership revolution.  “The average power drill is only on for 13 minutes of its life. You don't want (to buy) the power drill; …

Home truths – How the housing crisis is hurting business

The social impacts of Australia’s housing crisis are well documented, and we’re starting to feel its effect on business.   “We know in Sydney, for example, the housing crisis costs the economy $10 billion a year. So it is not just a social crisis, it's a productivity and economic crisis as well.” …