Business and Economics at Melbourne

End of an era: today marks Dean Professor Paul Kofman’s final day as Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics after a remarkable 14 years of leadership.

A formidable leader, Paul’s impact stretches far and wide. From visiting alumni across the globe, building programs that opened doors for women, and welcoming thousands of students into our community.

Paul re-invigorated our business and academia networks, all while continuing to teach Ethics in Finance and supervising PhDs.

Now, after 56 graduations, roughly 2,100 coffee chats, and around 12,500 handshakes, this chapter comes to a close.

His contribution to the Faculty is honoured through a portrait by Evert Ploeg centered around the handshake as a symbol of trust, respect, collaboration and ethical leadership.

Thank you, Paul. Your legacy will continue to inspire this Faculty, and we wish you health, happiness, and every success in the years ahead.

That's a wrap on Chats & Snacks for Semester 1 😎 🎀

Two months, four events, and a whole lot of food and fun. Our FBE ambassadors nailed it, yet again.

Missed out this time? Keep an eye on our website for future dates → https://unimelb.me/4trOcal

Have you ever stared at a job description or daunting new project and felt a cold prickle of dread? You may have the degree, maybe even the title, but looking at the task ahead, you feel like a total fraud.

New research from Associate Professor Gamze Koseoglu finds that feeling underqualified can help drive performance or toxic behaviour, depending on one psychological factor.

🔗 Read more on Pursuit: https://unimelb.me/4tnkh3m

Feeling underqualified can be a superpower (or a potential trap) New University of Melbourne research finds that feeling underqualified can help drive performance or toxic behaviour – depending on one psychological factor.

The clean energy transition is reshaping how electricity is produced, priced, and consumed 💡♻️

Drawing on evidence from global electricity markets, Professor Meredith Fowlie will explore how current pricing structures can both hinder and help progress, while highlighting emerging innovations designed to make pricing more fit for purpose.

🔗 Register → https://go.unimelb.edu.au/fqv2

Downing Public Lecture - Presented by Professor Meredith Fowlie The clean energy transition is doing more than reducing emissions, it is also reshaping how electricity is produced, priced, and consumed. Electricity prices are one of the most powerful, and underappreciated, levers we have to steer this transition, and it influences energy consumption patterns, te...

This ANZAC Day, we are honoring BCom alum Col Hamley, whose service to others never stopped.

Thank you for your bravery, resilience, and generosity.

🔗 Read Col’s story at: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/bmf2

We've teamed up with Institut Teknologi Bandung to deliver a new undergraduate 2+2 double degree pathway 🎓

Signed with ITB's Dean of the School of Business and Management, Professor Aurik Gustomo, this new undergraduate articulation agreement enables students in ITB's Bachelor of Management in International Business to undertake part of their studies in the Bachelor of Commerce at UniMelb and graduate with degrees from both institutions.

🔗 Learn more: https://unimelb.me/4muFdU2

How do ordinary people come to embrace political extremism?

The typical answer points to economic distress and social isolation, yet evidence from N**i Germany suggests a different story. Join us for the Griffin Economic History Public Lecture with Professor Hans-Joachim Voth as he unpacks how extremism often spreads through strong communities.

🔗 Register → https://unimelb.me/4c2hkzH

From UniMelb to Tokyo ✈️

When Anna applied for the Global Management Consulting (GMC) subject, she didn't know what to expect.

Now, after a winter of commuting on crowded trains, to meeting new friendly faces, and working on a project for Lendlease that was both challenging and rewarding, Anna couldn't imagine never participating.

🔗 Read more: https://unimelb.me/4dp1UXj

Shorter days are here, but The Spot is sparkling ✨