The Australian Council of Trade Unions has proposed that shorter working hours – such as a four-day week – must be central to the productivity roundtable in Canberra. Professor John Buchanan continues to shape the national conversation on productivity, showing how prosperity and equity must go hand in hand. His insights inform business, unions, and government at the highest levels. Read more. 

There is a growing narrative that AI is inherently ageist, that older workers will be disproportionately hit by job displacement and are more reluctant to adopt AI tools. Professor Kai Riemer and Associate Professor Sandra Peter explore how these assumptions might not actually hold true. Read more.

Now in its eleventh year, our landmark partnership with UN Women Australia continues to open pathways for female leaders, equipping them to break barriers and redefine boardrooms. Graduates from the UN Women Australia MBA scholarship program share how studying an MBA has helped them overcome adversities and opened the door to the boardroom. Read more. 

A new partnership between Genesis, the University of Sydney’s flagship startup accelerator, and wealth management firm MLC is offering startup founders a $5,000 award for excellence in startup financial modelling to help emerging founders develop financial skills and confidence. Read more.

From working within design, to leading commercial operations for Baymatob, Penny Flicker has seamlessly blended her experience and passions in design, engineering, and entrepreneurship to help transform outcomes for women and their children worldwide. Read more. 

From working as an academic teaching law and business, to being the author of Born to be Biased, Fabi Fugazza's impactful career in law and public interest has transformed her passion for equity into meaningful change. Read more.

•  Tuesday 9 – Friday 12 September: Sydney Leadership Accelerator Program 

•  Wednesday 17 September: MBA and Management Information Session 

•  Wednesday 24 September: MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) Webinar 

•  Friday 26 September – Friday 10 October: Leading Complex Projects Sprint 

•  Friday 26 September – Friday 3 October: Brand Leadership Sprint 

•  Friday 17 – Friday 31 October: Net Zero Sprint 

•  Friday 24 October – Friday 7 November: Leading Tech-enabled Teams Sprint 

•  Friday 7 – Friday 21 November: Geopolitics and Business Sprint 

•  Friday 14 – Friday 28 November: AI Fluency Sprint 

•  Tuesday 24 – Friday 27 February 2026: Global Unicorn Series - Scaling Success in an Era of Digital Disruption Program 

Sydney Leadership Accelerator Program 

Alumni price benefit: $4,070 AUD  
9 – 12 September 2025 

Leadership transitions are some of the most challenging and important steps in your career. This specially designed, four-day program equips new and experienced managers with skills, leadership frameworks, personal insights and a management toolkit to lead with confidence in complex environments. Alumni are eligible for a 50% discount on the program. Apply now.   

MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) Directors Scholarship 

Applications open for Semester 1, 2026 

Shape your digital future and connect with a community of innovators who are paving the way for tomorrow with the MBA Director's Scholarship, valued at $10,000 to $40,000 for self-funded candidates in our online MBA program (Technology and Digital Strategy). Apply now.     

Leading large-scale complex projects

Alumni price benefit: $995 AUD  
26 September – 10 October 2025  

It’s time to make the jump from project manager to project leader. In partnership with the John Grill Institute for Project Leadership and Infrastructure NSW, enhance your skills in navigating complexity and creating value through big projects, no matter the industry. Register now.   

Building brand trust and leadership

Alumni price benefit: $795 AUD  
26 September – 3 October 2025   

In partnership with Interbrand, the Brand Leadership Sprint delves into the history of brands, their impact on organisations, and the importance of storytelling for building brand identity. Register now. 

Understanding the transition to net zero

Alumni price benefit: $995 AUD  
17 – 31 October 2025   

In partnership with the Net Zero Initiative and HSBC, the Net Zero Sprint delves into how to report and act on your business’ carbon emissions and make the transition to net zero. Register now.  

Leading teams in the Copilot era

Alumni price benefit: $995 AUD  
24 October – 7 November 2025   

The workplace revolution isn't coming, it's here, and the leaders who thrive are those rewriting the rules for AI-augmented teamwork. Join fellow business leaders and learn how to architect resilient, tech-enabled teams that turn distributed challenges into strategic advantages. Register now. 

Understanding and managing geopolitical risk

Alumni price benefit: $995 AUD  
7 – 25 November 2025   

The Geopolitics and Business Sprint offers strategies and tools for navigating geopolitical risk, international politics, and the global economy from experts at the United States Studies Centre. Register now.

Unlocking AI strategy and deployment

Alumni price benefit: $995 AUD  
14 – 28 November 2025

The self-paced AI Fluency Sprint, in partnership with Deloitte, will help you to build an understanding of the opportunities, capabilities and challenges of artificial intelligence and engage confidently with key AI stakeholders. Become an AI leader within your organisation. Register now.   

Global Unicorn Series - Scaling success in an era of digital disruption

Alumni price benefit: $7,040 USD ($10,800 AUD)
24 – 27 February 2026

Join business founders and executives from across Asia to learn from leaders of Unicorn Companies who have disrupted industries and transformed the global economy. Held in partnership with the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, the University of Sydney Business School brings the acclaimed Global Unicorn Program to Australia in February 2026. Gain insights into innovative approaches to growth, disruption, and scaling business with a focus on traditional industries such as energy, health, retail, and technology. Alumni are eligible for a 20% discount. Register now. 

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