The Global Financial Crisis was represented in the media in diverse ways for each of the 'Big Four' bank CEOs. The different representations of the crisis called for different approaches to leadership.



DataBlitz on GFC was held on 22 March 2013

A holistic corporate governance model that captures the crucial variables to dissect the Global Financial Crisis and prepare for future financial crises.



DataBlitz on GFC was held on 22 March 2013

Professor Russell Crawford discusses whether there is a correlation between the superhydrophobicity/self-cleaning properties of Psaltolda claripennis (cicada wings) and bacterial properties.



DataBlitz on Learning from Nature was held on 26 October 2012.

There are many ways in which two surfaces may be joined together, a process known as adhesion. Many technologies for promoting strong and reversible adhesion are derived from natural systems. This presentation discusses some of these methods.



DataBlitz on Learning from Nature was held on 26 October 2012.

Associate Professor John Cokley discusses his research into new product development in journalism and also highlights the potential growth for new products and increased productivity.



DataBlitz on 'Social Innovation' was held on 28 September 2012.

The Geelong Project is a place-based 'community of schools and youth services' model of early intervention for young people at-risk of becoming homeless. The model uses population screening and a rigorous process of determining risk to identify young people who will benefit from additional support that the Geelong project can provide.



DataBlitz on 'Social Innovation' was held on 28 September 2012.

Dr. Jo-Ann Abbott discusses the use of electronic technology in health care, in particular, Internet-based interventions. In addition, the benefits of delivering health care services online and evidence for the effectiveness of online interventions.



DataBlitz on 'Social Innovation' was held on 28 September 2012.

Melbourne has one of the most pristine, pure and safe drinking water supplies in the world. Swinburne's Professor Ian Harding (Environment and Biotechnology Centre) discusses the quality issues that may arise from changing our source water.



DataBlitz on 'Water futures' was held on 30 September 2011.

The emergence of smart grids together with smart meters, and ubiquitous information and communication technologies, promises new financial and environmental efficiencies in the energy market and the overall economy. This talk will argue that in order to realise the full potential of smart meters and achieve the envisioned efficiencies, new add-value software solutions are required to support and automate energy management that can deliver tangible benefits to both the consumers and suppliers.



DataBlitz on 'Low Carbon CRC' was held on 31 August 2012.

To mitigate climate change requires a combined transition in energy technology, urban design and behaviour change in relation to consumption.



DataBlitz on 'Low Carbon CRC' was held on 31 August 2012.