Dr Rawaa El Ayoubi

At Monash Business School, we are engaged with a range of #forpurposeorganisations to help them understand, measure and communicate the #impact of their programs and activities on beneficiaries and clients. Our #impactmeasurement work involves us going into the field, into these #forpurposeorganisations to understand their purpose, strategy and operations and to develop knowledge on how they create #value and #impact for their beneficiaries and clients. As research academics, we bring deep #theoretical and #practicalknowledge and understanding to our impact research programs and work collaboratively with #forpurposeorganisations. Our research has been globally awarded and recognised and is distinct from #consulting as we approach our #impactmeasurement work as research projects governed by university #ethicsprotocols. As academics, we don’t charge out for our time but only seek to cover direct costs incurred in research projects. An example of our research work is the long term research collaboration with The One Box, an innovative food relief charity based in Melbourne that provides fresh food boxes to families with primary aged children through schools. Our research has helped to develop an #impactmeasurementframework called the Beneficiary Outcome Scorecard (BOS) which The One Box has used (1) to evaluate their food relief program and its benefits and (2) to collaborate with philanthropy foundations to raise funds to support their program. Our research is helping The One Box to understand how their program is helping families facing food insecurity to connect with the school community to access additional support services (e.g., domestic violence support), to improve their mental and physical wellbeing and to improve their children’s learning and development. Our research is helping The One Box to help reduce food insecurity, hunger and poverty amongst Australian families including refugees and migrants. If you are interested in knowing more about our #impactmeasurement research program, please reach out. Ralph Kober Zhiyun Gong #researchimpact

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OUT TODAY: Further reform of the Australian Public Service: discussion paper ➡ apo.org.au/node/327445 The paper by Professor Andrew Podger outlines legislative proposals that have not yet been prominent among those advanced by the Australian Government. Its purpose is to help promote discussion about the ways in which the efficiency, effectiveness and capability of the Australian Public Service (APS) and its integrity can be improved, and the standing of the APS as a key institution in Australia’s democratic system can be restored. The paper has support from 28 former senior public servants who state: "Recent cases of maladministration demonstrate the urgent need for reform, and, also provide a once in-a-generation opportunity to deliver it". #APS #APSreform #Ministers #publicadminstration #publicservice #reform #integrity #government The Australian National University, Stephen Bartos, Sue Vardon, Meryl Stanton, Meredith Edwards

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Reregulating Australian Universities – Back to the 1990s The Australian Government proposal to establish an Australian Tertiary Education Commission to reform universities is intrusive, far-reaching and challenges the very autonomy of university decision-making at a time when less than 50 percent of the annual income of most universities comes from government. This consultation paper seems to us as a throwback to the 1990s where university growth was restricted through excessive regulation and micro-management from Canberra that stifled initiatives, enterprise and entrepreneurism. Deregulation of the system in the 2000s allowed our universities to become world competitive as evidenced by overseas student demand, the attractiveness of our institutions in recruiting outstanding staff, external fund raising, research excellence and the high standing in world-wide university rankings. Further information and comments may be sourced at https://lnkd.in/gUDzDQ9u Frank Larkins and Ian Marshman Honorary Fellows Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education University of Melbourne 3 July 2024.

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View the latest submission on ADM+S APO from Dr Fan Y. (University of Melbourne) and Assoc Prof Sukhmani Khorana (UNSW) to the inquiry into civics education, engagement and participation in Australia. The submission provides results from an in-depth study on political participation, literacy, and media engagement among Chinese and South Asian communities in Australia. Despite over 90% of participants engaging in political activities such as consuming news, expressing opinions publicly, and participating in rallies, nearly half reported not fully understanding Australia’s voting systems, creating a vulnerability to misinformation. Recommendations in this submission include addressing linguistic and cultural barriers in government communication, recognizing the diversity within migrant groups, avoiding tokenistic representation, and combating misinformation with targeted educational efforts. 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/gXrP6vjb

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We are thrilled to join the Cancer Society of New Zealand in congratulating Professor Christopher Jackson on his appointment to the Board of Directors for the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). This milestone marks a major step forward in global cancer care advocacy, with New Zealand's leadership well represented on the international stage. We also extend our congratulations to Todd Harper of Cancer Council Victoria for his appointment. Their combined expertise will undoubtedly drive meaningful change. Supporting cancer patients and their loved ones through comprehensive care is a priority at every stage. Our Tree of Life Employee Vitality and Cancer Defense Program empowers both employers and employees by offering a holistic approach to wellness—addressing physical, mental, and emotional needs through lifestyle interventions. From stress management to nutrition and exercise, we aim to enhance the quality of life for those diagnosed with cancer, survivors, caregivers, and those adopting a preventative lifestyle. Cancer Society of New Zealand, Christopher Jackson Todd Harper, it’s inspiring to see your dedication to advancing cancer prevention and care. How do you see this global leadership shaping cancer care innovations for both patients and workplaces? To explore how we can support your organization and workforce with our pioneering wellness solutions, discover more about our Tree of Life program here: [Beyond Prevention: A New Era of Employee Wellness and Cancer Defense] - https://lnkd.in/d4xctuAD. Book a free demo and see firsthand how this can redefine your company’s approach to wellness. #CancerCare #GlobalLeadership #WorkplaceWellness #CancerSupport #HolisticHealth #TreeOfLife

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Leadership capability 'blobs' and horizon thinking for a 'shifting world', a 'messy future'. 👉 More innovative findings from the authors of the 2025 Skills Horizon report plus.sydney.edu.au/horizon. 👉 Sandra Peter and colleagues capture leadership skill 'blobs'. 👉 I think of them as leadership capability clusters. 👉 Powerful capability combinations to navigate future uncertainties with leadership curiosity and resilience. 👉 Thinking through complexity includes: self-leadership, probabilistic thinking, humanities thinking, unlearning outdated approaches, managing through complexity, futures thinking (source: Peter et al., 2024, p.61). 👉 Check out the other 3 'blobs'. A rich checklist for leaders and governing boards navigating 'compounding complexities' of today and tomorrow. #HigherEducation #Leadership #Governance #TertiaryEducation #HorizonThinking #FuturesThinking

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Excellent submission from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) on how research funding can drive gender equity! Funders have a lot of power in shaping what sort of research gets funded and who does that research. It's time for funders to be not only more gender-aware but to use their funding levers to advance equity.

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Very proud to work with and learn from this amazing group of people! Of our online gambling advertising research and findings, our joint report states: "In our research on gambling advertising in the Ad Observatory that was published in Addiction Research and Theory and also reported by the ABC, our research team uncovered gambling advertising served to Australians by BitStarz on Facebook. This advertising is problematic because BitStarz is an online offshore casino registered in the Dutch Caribbean Island of Curaçao, that cannot legally operate or advertise in Australia.59 Our research identified loopholes in the Australian law that make it difficult to hold either BitStarz or Meta accountable for this otherwise unlawful advertising when it appears on a social media platform like Facebook. Facebook, and some other platforms, do have their own internal policies that prohibit online casinos from targeting advertising in jurisdictions where it is illegal, like Australia. But our research suggests, these internal policies and procedures do not always work, despite the enormous information and resources social media platforms have at their disposal. Our research reinforces the need for reforms to Australian law to close the loophole that makes platforms unaccountable for illegal advertising online. This could be done by following the lead of the 2022 European Union Digital Services Act which would give the Australian Communications and Media Authority the power to issue social media platforms with ‘notice and takedown’ orders to remove unlawful advertising. Advertising on social media is an important pipeline for promoting gambling to young people. In our study of gambling ads on Facebook, our provisional research findings have identified three important gambling ad issues in Australia. In further research on the gambling ads in the Australian Ad Observatory we are finding that the vast majority of gambling ads on Facebook are for ‘sports betting’ from a limited number of legally compliant gambling providers. Secondly, there is a small but significant amount of ‘grey zone’ gambling ads that have an uncertain degree of compliance with Australian law. Some are clearly unlawful, yet circulated on Facebook and Instagram, while others remain lawful yet target users with gambling-like systems such as raffle “rewards clubs” without clearly identifying themselves as a gambling service. This has the potential to confuse or frustrate users and parents who may be surprised by gambling materials being advertised to young people in an apparently legally-compliant manner. Thirdly, initial findings suggest that social media gambling ads work by identifying target users who are then subjected to gambling ad ‘bursts’, often related to when a user first logs in to social media".

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💼 ‘Growing South Australian businesses ‘is one of the four main topics our expert researchers will be exploring at the Porous Boundaries Forum on November 11.   Government organisations, local councils, schools, community groups, businesses, and more are invited to come along, hear about the work our researchers are doing, and learn how we can work together.   At this free event, our researchers will explore: ▪️ Assessing supply chain risk through a trade policy lens ▪️ Co-designed financial education for Aboriginal corporations ▪️ How can businesses enhance stakeholder engagement to build long-term business relationships? ▪️ What role do wine and food industries play in shaping culture and supporting business growth? ▪️ How do entrepreneurial ecosystems foster entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability? ▪️and, What are the key compliance challenges facing small businesses today?   You can also tell us the challenges you’re facing in your organisation and we can come up with solutions together.   ➡️ Make sure to register, and we’ll see you there! https://lnkd.in/gBJkggxW Adelaide Business School, Adelaide Law School

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An insightful brainstorm! It makes great reading. As an applied linguist the research our discipline reports on in addtional language learning, applicable feedback and fair assessment feeds straight back into our classrooms by necessity. We would ignore findings at our peril. Without our inextricable research/teaching nexus we might still be at the learn and repeat parrot like stage… but even AI does better than this offering endless interaction opportunities we can harness. Perhaps it remains a little known fact that language learning/teaching and feedback/assessing has a solid bedrock of science behind and ahead of it in order for intercultural communication to remain a human to human endeavour. We are cutting edge and proud!

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Sexual harassment is happening every day in the #retail sector, with young women bearing the brunt of it. Researchers from the University of Sydney's Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion @ Work have published a new report that investigates the prevalence of harassment and what can be done to protect staff – especially the thousands of young people working in retail. It’s encouraging to see Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' Association committing to act on this #research to make sure harassment isn’t just another part of the job. #LeadershipForGood. https://lnkd.in/gZJhQr7B  

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Australia relies heavily on its universities for research and development, and proposals to reform their governance should take this into account, as Pamela Hanrahan explains in her latest Company Director column. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gzpNRjN7 – Australian Institute of Company Directors #universities #tertiaryeducation #researchdevelopment #governance

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Congratulations to all the researchers involved in the newly-funded Australian Research Council Industrial Transformation Training Centres and the ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hubs. Six new Training Centres and Seven new Research Hubs were announced on Friday by the ARC. The Training Centres will be funded to the tune of $29.8 million, while the Research Hubs have been allocated $34.7 million. The Training Centres include one for training future leaders in quantum computing, a centre for smart and sustainable horticulture, and a centre for resource efficient alloys in a circular economy. The Research Hubs commencing in 2024 include a new hub looking at solar panel recycling and sustainability, one on the Internet of Things for Water, and one on protected cropping. "These new training centres and research hubs are working on leading edge and crucial science and technology challenges," said STA CEO Ryan Winn. "They'll all foster stronger industry-university research collaboration and equip researchers with the skills and experience needed to drive innovation in Australian industry." https://lnkd.in/gQFvJme7

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Colleagues closing soon Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management special issue: The future of Australian higher education and the Australian Universities Accord This special issue of the Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management seeks contributions that will inform the future of Australian higher education and the implementation of the Australian Universities Accord (the 'Accord'). https://lnkd.in/gVeyUuZW #universitiesaccord #equity #educationequity #australianuniversities #educationadministration #educationpolicy

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This series is providing great insight!!

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TEQSA’s Gen AI Strategies for Australian Higher Education: Emerging Practice toolkit is now available! A valuable resource for safeguarding assessment integrity in the era of generative AI. #HigherEducation #GenAI #AI #TeachingAndLearning #AssessmentIntegrity

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Save the date for the global conversation about the universities' sustainability transition around the world. Join Assoc Prof Aidan Davison, University of Tasmania Dr Laura Ripoll Gonzalez, Erasmus University Dr Graham Wood, University of Tasmania Dr Ana Vasques, Erasmus University, and Dr. Brian Deyo, Grand Valley State University, in a conversation about just how serious the disciplinary structures of universities are for the Sustainability transition and what needs to change to embed a systems epistemology at the heart of academia. https://lnkd.in/e-PiESgS

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Exciting to see Prof. Simon Leonard featured in Campus Review, where he discusses the significant regional variation in higher education attainment. This insight is crucial as we work to better understand and address the disparities in access to and completion of higher education. For more details, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/grRZRSXE

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Every preventable death in public settings should be a catalyst for learning and future actions, especially when over a thousand lives are at stake. The Middle East is experiencing temperature rises at a pace almost 50% faster than the rest of the northern hemisphere. This means, if preventative measures are not significantly amplified, we will increasingly hear news of such tragedies from Hajj, as it will occur in the peak of summer for several more years. Hajj, the largest and perhaps most complex mass gathering in history, requires a dedicated science and risk strategy. Despite numerous safety provisions over the years, the event's sheer scale consistently introduces new and complex risks. In essence, a lot has been done, but not in proportion to the scale and complexity of the event. I had the chance to share some thoughts on this earlier this morning on ABC News. I thank presenter Kathryn Robinson for asking very informative questions and giving voice to this issue. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) UNSW | UNSW Engineering | UNSW Civil and Environmental Engineering https://lnkd.in/gWvkkCPV

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