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This project will explore the current attitudes of Australian industry players, startups and consumers towards lab grown ‘real’ meats (ie chicken, beef etc - not vegetarian products). It aims to give projections regarding behaviour when a new product is launched and how to develop suitable marketing recommendations on how to launch, branding, costs, who would actually buy this new product, and creating demand for these products.

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PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours

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School of Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations

Next-generation (next-gen) entrepreneurs are described as people who operate solely in online environments (i.e. via the internet). The internet and mobile technologies have profoundly impacted the ways in which business is conducted, yet little is known about this new type of business environment. There has been considerable research into entrepreneurs who operate largely in physical 'bricks and mortar' settings, however the literature is limited in providing insight into entrepreneurs who operate solely in online environments.We know that emotions influence the …

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PhD, Master of Philosophy

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Developing and supporting flexible or customised work arrangements is a key HR strategy in many organisations and has been shown to have benefits for both business and individual employees. However, research has also demonstrated the significant problem of policy-utilisation gaps in relation to flexible work, including concerns about unequal access, low uptake amongst men and penalties that result from adjusting standard working arrangements.Student projects are available in this field of research and there is the possibility of utilising existing and …

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PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours

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Due to stakeholder attention, companies are increasingly disclosing social and environmental performance information within their annual and corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports.OutcomesThis study will investigate whether these disclosures reflect real performance, and thereby create accountability practices by corporations. Both Australian and international companies are the focus of this project.The project considers both qualitative and quantitative methods.

Study level

Master of Philosophy

Faculty

Faculty of Business and Law

School

School of Accountancy

Organisations are increasingly moving toward self-service technology (where consumers deliver services themselves using technological interfaces). While this increases organisational efficiencies, it has the potential to significantly impact customer engagement with the organisation. We're seeking a Masters or PhD student to investigate the human factors involved in self-service technology delivery: How do situational factors impact consumers' adoption of self-service technologies? What motivators and inhibitors impact self-service technology usage? Do consumers always respond appropriately within self-service environments? The successful applicant for this …

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PhD, Master of Philosophy

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The Bait Reef rehabilitation project commenced in early 2021 (site surveys, risk assessments and approval processes) and installation on-site occurred in October 2021. Since installation there has been monitoring of the Reef Stars in June 2022, February 2023, and January 2024.Thermal bleaching impacts in early 2022 and rapid colonisation of the area by soft corals meant that by February 2022 more than 50% of the original coral fragments had died. Subsequently, in August 2023 all dead fragments (still attached to …

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PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours

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School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

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Centre for Data Science

Trustees have a duty to act in the best interests of beneficiaries. In particular, it has been held that “(w)hen the purpose of the trust is to provide financial benefits for the beneficiaries, as is usually the case, the best interests of the beneficiaries are normally their best financial interests.” (Cowan v Scargill [1985] 1 Ch 270 at 286 per Megarry VC) This may require consideration of not only the economic well-being of the trust fund more generally, but also …

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PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours

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School of Law

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Australian Centre for Health Law Research

The advisory team devised a synchrotron-based microscopy method for coeval measurements of elemental concentrations and crystal-orientation data combining X-ray fluorescence microscopy (XFM) with X-ray backscatter diffraction mapping (XBDM).We seek students with a background in physics, crystallography, or mineralogy and coding skills to help with the improvement of the methods.XBDM/XFM has the potential to become a game changer in the microphysical and -chemical characterisation of crystalline solids, with future applications in the critical-minerals industry and material science.

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PhD, Master of Philosophy

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School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

Computer vision has developed to a point where machines using artificial intelligence are better and faster than humans at performing many vision-related tasks. For example, we are now often processed through customs based solely on face recognition software. Add to this the fact that the average Australian is photographed on CCTV cameras around 75 times per day. Commercial applications of face recognition technology include Microsoft's Face Application Programming Interface that can be used to classify face images based on gender, …

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PhD, Master of Philosophy

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The transition to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind necessitates efficient and large-scale energy storage solutions. Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have emerged as a viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries for grid-scale storage due to the abundance and low cost of sodium. Hard carbon anodes, derived from biomass, offer a sustainable and effective solution for SIBs, providing a pathway to enhance energy storage capabilities and support renewable energy integration.

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PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours

School

School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering

Research centre(s)

Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy

Kinetic energy harvesters are used in devices such as wearable fitness trackers and smartwatches to capture energy from human movement to prolong battery life. They are emerging as both an energy source and a means to provide context information for recognizing human physical activities like exercising or walking (Sandhu et al, 2023).Kinetic energy harvesters provide several benefits, including cost reduction associated with battery replacement and maintenance, minimizing electronic waste, and decreasing the carbon footprint related to energy production and disposal. …

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PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours

School

School of Information Systems

Global Minimum Tax (GMT) is an emerging framework in the international tax landscape, anticipated to play a vital role in curbing tax base erosion and profit shifting by multinational corporations. Australia's implementation of the GMT aligns with the OECD/G20 Two-Pillar Solution, specifically addressing the tax challenges of digital economy globalization. Starting January 2024, a 15% global minimum tax will apply to large multinational enterprises (MNEs), alongside a domestic minimum tax to safeguard Australia's tax base against profit shifting and erosion. …

Study level

Master of Philosophy, Honours

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School of Accountancy