Digital transformation, agile and customer-centric practices, sustainability and social good, and reimagined service models. These are just some of the challenges facing Australian companies and businesses looking to thrive in a competitive landscape. As people and technology adapt, and there is continued disruption and change, the professional and commercial services sector needs to remain agile in order to deliver more effective policies and services.

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What we do

International relations, globalisation and new economies


Workplace diversity


Politics, law and criminal justice


Logistics and supply chains


Management and leadership

Our researchers and students work with a range of industry partners to address their complex problems. We provide opportunities to collaborate and deliver benefits through a variety of projects, including: 

  • Investigating the link between poor workplace management practices and employee mental health  
  • Developing a risk audit tool that allows organisations to proactively manage risk and improve the psychosocial work environment  
  • Exploring corporate strategies for sustaining competitive advantage  
  • Developing policy approaches to improve financial inclusion and financial literacy  
  • Examining the effect of branding, positive promotion and media coverage on the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines 
  • Exploring the economic impact of major manufacturing plant closures in regional Australian areas 
  • Investigating the concept of job crafting and its effect on workers’ psychosocial wellbeing. 

With expert researchers and state-of-the-art facilities, we have the capabilities to work with partners on transformational change across business operations, policy and regulatory challenges, and opportunities for modernisation. 

Our partners

At UniSA, we match our research strengths and capability with the demands and opportunities of our partners, and maximise the mutual benefits of engagement.

Hear from our partners and staff

UniSA is a globally connected university, collaborating with more than 2,500 companies worldwide. Hear from our partners and staff about their collaborations and engagement.

“Accenture is thrilled to work with UniSA on the Innovation Academy, which will transform how we think about digital business education, give students real-world applicability, and contribute to the upskilling of Australian talent. 

Our new partnership is built on trust and doing something different. I love working with the UniSA team on this – it’s refreshing and it’s exciting. ”

Jordan Griffiths

Operations Lead for Australia and New Zealand
Accenture

Jordan Griffiths
Jordan Griffiths

Jordan Griffiths

Operations Lead for Australia and New Zealand
Accenture

UniSA's Enterprise Hub

The Enterprise Hub creates and sustains partnerships with organisations of all sizes, leveraging UniSA’s industry expertise and experience to solve problems, innovate and add value. Discover a range of services that can help you achieve your business goals.

Why partner with UniSA?

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WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH IN APPLIED ECONOMICS

2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)

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WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH IN LAW

2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)

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No.1 IN AUSTRALIA FOR RESEARCH IMPACT AND ENGAGEMENT

2018 ARC Engagement and Impact Assessment (EI), Combined Impact – Approach to Impact and Engagement on Assessed
Fields.

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#1 YOUNG UNIVERSITY IN AUSTRALIA FOR INDUSTRY INCOME

2024 THE Young University Rankings.

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100% OF OUR ASSESSED RESEARCH RATED AT OR ABOVE WORLD-CLASS

2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research.

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#1 YOUNG UNIVERSITY IN AUSTRALIA FOR INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS

2024 THE Young University Rankings – Industry Income Indicator.

Explore our research

As Australia’s University of Enterprise, our research centres work closely with industry on projects that deliver advice, strategy and insight.

Experts in professional & commercial services

Meet our researchers and learn about how they are working towards solving industry and partner challenges.

My research focuses on buyer behaviour and brand performance, scientific laws in marketing, marketing-based assets and advertising and media. I work with global organisations such as Coca-Cola, Mars, Procter and Gamble and Unilever through the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute’s Corporate Sponsorship Program to provide insights for effective marketing and brand management.

Professor Byron Sharp
Director, Ehrenberg-Bass Institute

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Professor Byron Sharp
Director, Ehrenberg-Bass Institute

My research navigates the complexities surrounding arts and cultural work, investigating creative micro-enterprise; social inclusion, diversity and creative employment; and the importance of location and strong creative ecosystems to grow cultural and creative industries. In collaboration with Guildhouse, my team has examined the impact of mentorship on creative careers and determined the key features of a successful mentorship program for mentors and mentees. This research has informed enhancements to Guildhouse’s current Catapult mentorship program.

Professor Susan Luckman
Director, Creative People, Products and Places Research Centre (CP3)

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Professor Susan Luckman
Director, Creative People, Products and Places Research Centre (CP3)

My research is focused on entrepreneurial ecosystems, which is the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation and socioeconomic development. As part of UniSA’s C-EDGE research centre, I work with a range of partners to support their entrepreneurial ventures and the resulting impact on industries, markets and communities. Together we find new ways to innovate, create and respond to change across local and global economies.

Professor Allan O’Connor
Co-Executive Director, Centre for Enterprise Dynamics in Global Economies (C-EDGE)

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Professor Allan O’Connor
Co-Executive Director, Centre for Enterprise Dynamics in Global Economies (C-EDGE)

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Professional & commercial services training and development 

UniSA offers a range of bachelor, master, PhD and Executive Education programs across business, law, management and finance that align to the sector’s needs in developing and transforming its future workforce.

Professional & commercial services news from UniSA

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