UTS Business School Impact case studies

Would you like a receipt? Across the globe this phrase is heard daily, following each purchase no matter how big or small. This research project explores the environmental impact behind this question – comparing the immediate impacts of an average paper receipt versus a digital alternative.

Private hospitals are an important aspect of our healthcare system: but are the financial incentives and penalties associated with private health insurance effective or equitable? This research explores the impact government incentives have on the demand for private health insurance in Australia. 

Seeking to assess the impact of a program on a set of outcomes, impact evaluations carry great weight in the improvement of policies and programs across government and industry. 

This project provides an overview of the spectrum of technical approaches that could be deployed to evaluate the impact of direct cash transfers that are used to improve the well-being of vulnerable populations in Australia. 

Following ambitious renewable energy targets set by state and federal governments to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Australia is leading globally in the transition to renewable energy generation. This research explores how the rapid uptake of wind and solar generation has impacted spot electricity prices in the Australian National Electricity Market.

The cleaning industry has long held a reputation for exploitation of its workers – providing pay and conditions below legal entitlements. This research explores the improvement of working standards in the cleaning industry; working with industry to implement a pricing tool for better transparency in contracting. 

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.

How are the profit-making motives of multi-site, corporatised aged care providers impacting the quality of care delivered to some of Australia’s most vulnerable? This research delves into resident complaints and hospitalisations to uncover the detrimental impact of corporatisation on our aging community.

Improving the relationship between businesses and society, this research explores social movements; providing tools for businesses to incorporate the voices and values of society in their governance frameworks. 

Government leadership plays a vital role in the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce carbon emissions in Australia – with both targets currently unmet. This research explores the psychological barriers to purchasing an EV while developing behavioural science interventions for government to overcome these challenges.  

The COVID pandemic and subsequent lockdowns caused major disruptions in the school system as teachers rapidly moved to online learning. This research explores the experiences of school teachers during this transition; outlining the implications on their work, and providing insights to convert to a ‘new normal’ post-COVID.

Across the globe, stock trading is a growing industry – but how many investors are earning their profits in dark pools? This research explores the underbelly of investment that has emerged in response to policy changes aiming to increase transparency in the industry. Have these efforts to make the industry more equitable succeeded, or had the opposite effect?