UNSW Business School

03/09/2026

UNSW Business School’s Responsible AI course prepares UNSW students to develop and apply AI to benefit society.

Through the UNSW Sandbox program, students then apply what they learn to real-world issues, including using AI to address challenges in education, healthcare, and the public sector.

Students go beyond simply recommending AI and consider how it could be implemented responsibly, and to recognise the human skills needed to create positive outcomes. Learn more about the UNSW Sandbox program here: https://www.unsw.edu.au/business/engage-with-us/unsw-sandbox-program

01/09/2026

UNSW Business School's Professor Alberto Motta and Professor Isabella Dobrescu recently participated in a parliamentary roundtable on financial capability, advocating for national curriculum reform and making financial literacy compulsory in schools.

“Millions of people do not have the basic knowledge needed to confidently decide how much to save, how much to borrow or how to manage financial risk,” Professor Dobrescu said. “Financial literacy is not just an individual problem; it is a societal problem, and we need to start building national capability.”

Professors Motta and Dobrescu founded Step Up, UNSW’s economic and financial literacy outreach program for high school students. Through the Playconomics video game, the program teaches students practical economic and financial concepts. Learn more about the program here: https://www.stepup.unsw.edu.au/

27/08/2026

By 2030, almost 40% of workers' core skills are expected to change, driven in part by the growing demand for AI and cybersecurity capabilities. For governments facing skills shortages, access to international education can be an important part of the solution.

Professor Chris Styles, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Transnational Ventures at UNSW Sydney, said: "The challenge is they don’t always have the capacity to skill all these people with what they need to get the kind of productivity in new industries they want, so how can we be part of their solution?"

From the new UNSW Bengaluru campus to partnerships across the region, transnational education provides learners with access to globally benchmarked education and the skills emerging industries need.

Read the full article here: https://www.businessthink.unsw.edu.au/articles/transnational-education-india-workforce-skills

24/08/2026

Another milestone ticked off and worth celebrating!

Congratulations to everyone who graduated from UNSW Business School last week. As you begin the next chapter of your journey, we look forward to seeing the contribution you make as the next generation of business leaders.🎓

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18/08/2026

Are you locked out of the Australian Dream?

For generations, buying a home was seen as the path to building wealth. Today, even Australians on high incomes are finding it increasingly difficult to get into the property market.

According to Scientia Professor Richard Holden, UNSW Vice-Chancellor's Professor and Chief Societal Economist, when people lose hope of owning a home, the consequences extend beyond housing. It can change how they invest in their future, their communities and the economy.

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11/08/2026

Should kids get paid for doing chores around the house? While pocket money can help children learn how to manage and save, paying them for everyday household tasks could change how they think about contributing to the family.

Professor Gigi Foster, School of Economics at UNSW Business School, said: “Paying for this should not be necessary and may have negative side effects. Instead, consider paying for special jobs that motivate children to master new skills, with less risk that the social norms you want them to absorb will be weakened.”

From regular allowances to paid 'special' jobs around the home, Prof. Foster says a thoughtful approach to pocket money can help children develop financial skills while learning the value of contributing to their family and community.

Read the full UNSW story here: https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/08/chores-or-no-chores-economic-psychology-of-giving-kids-pocket-money

05/08/2026

Could AI be influencing how fairly your insurance premiums are priced? As insurers increasingly use algorithms to set prices, UNSW Business School research suggests the standard tests used to check for discrimination may not be identifying all forms of bias.

Associate Professor Fei Huang, School of Risk and Actuarial Studies at UNSW Business School, said: "AI does not change things, AI does not create a new problem, it just amplifies an existing one. It's really the scale and the speed that make things different, but the fundamental issue is exactly the same."

Presented at a joint workshop hosted by the Wharton School and UNSW Business School, the research proposes a four-step framework to help insurers, regulators and researchers better test pricing models for fairness. The aim is to strengthen confidence that insurance prices are fair for consumers while supporting better industry practice.

Read the full article here: https://www.businessthink.unsw.edu.au/articles/insurance-pricing-fairness-tests-algorithm-discrimination

31/07/2026

Congratulations to Associate Professor Kristle Romero Cortés, School of Banking & Finance, UNSW Business School, on her appointment as Senior Deputy Director of the UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response.

The appointment recognises A/Prof. Cortés' internationally recognised expertise in finance, banking and climate risk. Through her research and leadership of the RISE Finance Lab, which explores the role of finance in building more resilient and sustainable economies, she has advanced understanding of how financial systems can support more resilient, sustainable and equitable outcomes.

As Senior Deputy Director, A/Prof. Cortés will help shape the Institute's strategic direction, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration across UNSW and building partnerships that connect research with policy and practice.

30/07/2026

An estimated $3.5 trillion is expected to change hands over the coming decades as Australians pass on their wealth to the next generation. More investors are looking for opportunities that deliver both financial returns and positive social or environmental outcomes, and understanding whether those investments are actually making a difference is becoming increasingly important.

Professor Danielle Logue, Director of the UNSW Centre for Social Impact, said: "It's so important to understand what the impact is, what's behind the label, how it is governed and how it is evidenced. If there is no credible research and evidence that is publicly available, this space will collapse."

The new Asia Pacific Impact Investing Research Consortium (APIIRC), a partnership between the UNSW Centre for Social Impact and the School of Banking and Finance at UNSW Business School, is co-led by Prof. Logue and Professor Francisco Barillas Bedoya, Head of the School of Banking and Finance. The consortium aims to strengthen the evidence behind impact investing and build confidence in a growing market.

Read the full article here:

UNSW researchers examine how measurement, evidence and market infrastructure can build trust and support capital allocation to impact investments

27/07/2026

UNSW Business School recently hosted 30 students from Chongqing University (CQU) Business School for the AI in Business Study Tour, a one-week program exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of business.

The program, delivered in partnership with the UNSW Digital Frontiers Lab, combined academic sessions, AI-assisted prototyping, app-building workshops, and interactive activities, equipping students with practical AI and problem-solving skills.

Students left with greater confidence using AI tools, stronger presentation and teamwork skills, and new connections with the UNSW community.