Timothy Marjoribanks

Prof. Timothy Marjoribanks is a Professor of Management at the School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship, Swinburne University of Technology, and serves as Pro Vice Chancellor Research Integrity. His expertise spans organizational innovation, technology transformation, leadership, media studies, and sustainable development goals. He holds a PhD in Sociology from Harvard University (1997) and has held academic roles at The University of Melbourne and La Trobe University before joining Swinburne in 2017.

• Education:
  • PhD in Sociology, Harvard University (1997)
  • MA in Sociology, Harvard University (1994)
  • LLB (Hons) and BA (Hons) in Politics, University of Adelaide
  • Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, University of South Australia

His research focuses on media industries, organizational change, and the intersection of technology with societal structures. Notable projects include studies on Australian journalists' career transitions post-redundancy and the communication needs of Sudanese-Australians. He leads ARC-funded initiatives and sits on professional committees like the Australian Research Council College of Experts.

Prof. Marjoribanks has supervised over 50 PhD/Master’s students and teaches extensively in management, leadership, and research methods. His work frequently addresses institutional pressures, sustainable development, and the evolving role of media in global contexts.

Grants include ARC Linkage projects on journalism transformation and Sudanese-Australian communication needs. He is an editor for Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal and contributes to policy discussions on emergency management and organizational resilience.