Management Department

This research examines how cultural expectations and community perceptions, rather than professional qualifications, influence employment decisions among highly educated Muslim women in Australia's workforce. This research explores how social norms, childcare considerations, and community perceptions influence Muslim women's employment decisions.

How would you feel if intimidation, systemic barriers, and everyday challenges constrained your passion for riding waves? In Australia's vibrant surf culture, women surfers face this reality as they navigate lineups and structural inequalities. This research explores how persistent cultural and organisational barriers continue to shape women's participation in surfing, despite recent progress toward gender equity in the sport.

The physical, social and mental health benefits of sport, particularly organised and team sport, are well-documented. Despite this, studies show that physical activity among school-aged adolescents remains insufficient. This research project explored the levels of regular participation in sport among young people from 10 countries, their attitudes towards sports participation and the barriers  – including current global challenges such as COVID-19 and the cost-of-living crisis – that prevent them from playing more sport. 

Imagine if language barriers, unfamiliar systems, and everyday challenges constrained your dreams for your children's education. In the heart of Western Sydney's diverse communities, immigrant parents face this reality as they navigate their children's educational pathways.  This research explores how their perceptions, challenges, and aspirations influence their children's pathways to university education.

Who decided work should take up five days of our week? It’s a question that’s been asked by the workforce for close to a century – but it hasn’t always been the case. Throughout history, the workweek has always evolved alongside society; so why has it been so stagnant, and is it finally time for a change?

A Case Study of the Unilever New Zealand Four-Day Work Week.

Empowering the well-being of immigrants and refugees in their new communities is crucial for reducing power disparities and fostering inclusive societies. This research explores how cultural festivals can generate social well-being of marginalised communities through connecting people from different cultural backgrounds and celebrating differences.

How deep does marginalisation towards refugees and asylum seekers run in Australia? This research explores the impact of the Refugee Camp in My Neighbourhood tour and its success in fostering empathy, understanding, and advocacy for refugee issues.

UTS, in partnership with Unilever, Foodbuy, Scotpac, Origin Zero, ASBFEO, John Holland and AI Group are embarking on an interdisciplinary project to help Australia’s small and medium size businesses decarbonise. 

Public school teachers provide one of the most important services to our society. They are also largely overworked under the pressure of administrative responsibility. In the face of this, how can teachers be better supported to provide continuous, quality education to our children?

This research explores the experience of public-school teachers in Australia; presenting findings to help state and federal government avoid the difficulties presented by past and present structures of governance.