The UWA Business School congratulates all the winners of the Faculty Teaching and Research Awards.

At the awards ceremony, held on 31 March, seven Business School staff were recognised for excellence in teaching and over a dozen staff for excellence in research.

Popular thought dictates that accountants spend their days hiding in small offices and crunching endless numbers. However, according to Professor Phil Hancock from The University of Western Australia Business School, this is a stereotype that just doesn't hold true any more.

He's not alone. A group of researchers from five Australian universities, led by Professor Hancock and supported by the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC), has compiled a report entitled ‘Accounting for the Future: More Than Numbers.'

In times of global turmoil it is more important than ever that business schools remain relevant at an international level, pursue deeper understanding of business fundamentals and encourage creative thinking regarding the critical business issues faced around the world.  As part of our pursuit in Achieving International Excellence, the UWA Business School actively supports international forums for dialogue and debate between academics, students, alumni, and business professionals and leaders.

Business education in Western Australia has received a boost with the announcement of a $150,000 donation from Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd to The University of Western Australia's Business School.

At an official signing ceremony, Mitsubishi Development's Managing Director and CEO Mr Kirk Yamanaka said the company is planning to broaden Mitsubishi Development's scope of activity in WA and is grateful for the support from local business partners and the broader community.