International Women's Day
International Women's Day
At Monash Business School, we help women become leaders in their respective fields of endeavour.
On International Women’s Day 2022, 8 March, we celebrate the achievements of our talented alumni, students, educators, researchers and staff. Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world.
Messages from two Monash Business School senior leaders
Professor Michaela Rankin, Deputy Dean (International and Accreditation)
As a mother of a young woman just commencing her career, addressing bias in the workplace is something that is front of mind for me. Completing her studies during the pandemic has certainly played a part in my daughter’s access to career opportunities.
Professor Michelle Welsh, Senior Deputy Dean (Faculty Operations)
If we are serious about breaking the bias we must do things differently. Maintaining the status quo will not break the bias, and will not bring about gender parity.
Our alumnae are working to change the corporate landscape
Flying high at Amazon
Manisha Maligaspe shares how her commerce degree not only kickstarted her corporate life, but also laid the foundations for a stellar career in HR recruitment.
Hopes to 'crack the code' of ovarian cancer
Armed with a Global Executive MBA from Monash Business School, Samantha Guttridge's experience includes valuable philanthropic management furthering research into one of the deadliest cancers.
At the forefront of Google data marketing
Driven by a passion to excel in the data field, commerce graduate Laura Parr returned to Monash five years ago to undertake her MBA, which led her to an exceptional role developing "a unique point of view and narrative for Google".
Our students are the global leaders of tomorrow
Our educators are meeting the challenge of delivering quality education in a world facing unique challenges
Monash Business School professor conferred prestigious social sciences award
Professor of Strategic Management Véronique Ambrosini has been conferred as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (UK), the only Australia-based Fellow in the Academy's Autumn 2021 round, among a range of leading international social scientists.
Passionate global justice advocate wins MGA Lecturer of the Year award
Dr Jagjit Plahe, a senior lecturer in Management known for her strong commitment to global justice and sustainability and passionate teaching style, has won a top Monash Graduate Association (MGA) award.
Hands up for responsible leadership
How can students become responsible leaders, when asking questions isn’t the cultural norm? Priya Sharma from the Monash University Malaysia School of Business, who has won multiple teaching awards, often asks herself this.
Our world-leading researchers are tackling critical social, business and economic issues across climate change, COVID-19 and beyond
Transforming business fleets to clean up carbon emissions
Senior Lecturer in Business Law and Taxation Dr Diane Kraal is breaking new ground in taxation law to support clean energy for cars.
How COVID-19 changed the way we shop... again
During snap lockdowns and supply chain disruptions, Stephanie Atto from our Australian Centre for Consumer Studies conducted research into how our retail sector was forced to adapt.
The economics of good health
How can disadvantaged people gain access to better health care and outcomes? By addressing research gaps, according to a team of researchers from the Monash Centre for Health Economics (CHE).
Introducing Retirement Puzzle with Ummul Ruthbah, Nga Pham and Bei Cui
Australia’s superannuation system isn’t immune to challenge. In this new podcast, follow our Monash Centre for Financial Studies researchers as they explore the current and critical trends in the pension sector and explain how they impact us all.
Are we thinking about water conservation all wrong?
Across the world, urban areas are heading towards a water supply crisis. As part of her important research on water scarcity, Associate Professor Anke Leroux is asking: Is it time to start treating water supply as a balance sheet ‘risk’?
The profile of a distressed worker: Young, female and in casual work
Research co-authored by Associate Professor Nicole Black reveals the most detailed picture yet of those most affected by economic downturns. It's young women who suffer the greatest increase in psychological distress.
Identifying modern slavery: An analysis of Australia’s largest companies
Dr Ummul Rathbah, Dr Nga Pham and Dr Bei Cui from the Monash Centre for Financial Studies have ranked the modern slavery statements of the 300 largest listed companies on the ASX.
Loneliness is not just a health burden; it also has an economic cost
Loneliness has an economic cost. As a new study co-authored by Dr Claryn Kung reveals its link with mental health in Australia, what can be done?
Unique webinar showcasing emerging economists celebrates 100th event
In February 2020, during the pandemic’s turbulent early days, Monash economist Ashani Amarasinghe was facing a crucial career junction. What she did next helped create a powerful platform for young academics when they needed it most.
Monash University's annual IWD event
8 March 2022 10 - 12.30pm AEDT
This year’s celebration of International Women’s Day will be opened by Monash University Provost and Senior Vice-President, Professor Sue Elliott AM (pictured middle), with a special message from President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Margaret Gardner AC (pictured left). The keynote speaker will be sustainability leader Dr Dianne McGrath, who will give an inspiring presentation on the theme “Break the bias for gender equity today and a sustainable tomorrow.” Open to Monash staff only.