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Research interests
Bhanu Bhatia is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Arts and Society. She holds a PhD in Economics from Macquarie University and an Economics (Honours) from Adelaide University. Challenging the traditional theoretical boundaries of economics and sociology, her work combines principles from both. Her research focuses on gender, community-led approaches, social capital and sustainability. She is trained in both quantitative and qualitative approaches. She has also published in top ranking Q1 journals.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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AI in Sustainable Business Education: From Sustainability Awareness to Behavioral Change in Students
Bhatia, B. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A) & Tariq, A. (Student Investigator)
27/02/24 → …
Project: HDR Project › PhD
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CSFP An investigation of the impact of COVID‐19 and related government policies on domestic travel and tourism and the Australian economy with a special focus on the Northern Territory
Low, D. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Chakrabarty, D. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B), Bhatia, B. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B) & Jayasinghe, M. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B)
31/12/21 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Evaluation of the Miranda Project and the Advocacy, Research and Policy Unit
Bhatia, B. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B)
15/09/25 → 30/09/25
Project: Research
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Predictors of consumers’ fashion sharing intentions in Australia
Bhatia, B. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A) & Gautam, K. (Student Investigator)
20/08/25 → …
Project: HDR Project › PhD
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Promoting Sustainable Behaviors among Internal Customers – Evidence from the Construction Industry of Australia
Bhatia, B. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A) & Sadiq, M. (Student Investigator)
10/07/23 → …
Project: HDR Project › PhD
Research output
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From exile to resurgence: Rethinking justice through Indigenous Feminist storywork and relational ethics
Jaru, C., Bhatia, B., Bullot, N. J. & H V, G., Jul 2025, p. 1-13. 13 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper presented at Conference (not in Proceedings)
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Navigating Parental Leave and Return-to-Work in Australian Universities: Overcoming Outdated Norms in a New Era
Marshall, S., Bhatia, B., Salignac, F. & Rossiter, C., 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper presented at Conference (not in Proceedings)
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Well-Being and Sustainable Development: A Systematic Review and Avenues for Future Research
Hasan, M. R., Selvanathan, E. A., Bhatia, B., Greenland, S. & Jayasinghe, M., Oct 2025, In: Sustainable Development. p. 1-21 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Decolonising tourism and development: from orphanage tourism to community empowerment in Cambodia
Higgins-Desbiolles, F., Scheyvens, R. A. & Bhatia, B., 27 Sept 2024, Tourism, Global Crises and Justice: Tourism Transition to a More Just and Sustainable Future. Rastegar, R., Higgins-Desbiolles, F. & Ruhanen, L. (eds.). 1 ed. London: Routledge, p. 240-260 21 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Housing Shortfalls & Overseas: A Tale of Two Regions
Bhatia, B., Dec 2024, In: Australian Quarterly. 95, 4, p. 34-43 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Intertemporal changes in the role of health and safety on human well-being: A cross-country study
Hasan, M. R., Jayasinghe, M., Selvanathan, E. & Bhatia, B., Sept 2024, p. 1-4. 4 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper presented at Conference (not in Proceedings)
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Measuring COVID-19’s impact on international HE students and intervention satisfaction: implications for marketing theory and practice
Greenland, S., Saleem, M., Misra, R. & Bhatia, B., 2024, In: Journal of Marketing for Higher Education. 34, 1, p. 44–71 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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Visas Can Australia become the no. 1 choice for international students again once borders reopen? Trending
Misra, R., Bhatia, B. & Saleem, M.
13/09/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Bangladesh tragedy sparks change in fashion habits
1/05/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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CDU Expert: NT Must Strengthen Economy and Social Services to Benefit from Migration
20/06/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Can Australia become the no. 1 choice for international students again once borders reopen?
Misra, R., Bhatia, B. & Saleem, M.
13/09/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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The Northern Territory housing squeeze – more investment, less affordability
13/05/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Cashing in on the India-Australia free trade deal
9/05/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Culture Can Australia become the no. 1 choice for international students again once borders reopen? Trending
Misra, R., Bhatia, B. & Saleem, M.
13/09/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research