Mark Tanner

Mark Tanner serves as an Associate Lecturer in the Finance discipline within the UQ Business School at the University of Queensland. A proud alumnus of the institution, he earned his Bachelor of Economics in 1999 and Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in 1999, receiving the prestigious University Medal for his honours degree. Currently, Tanner is pursuing a PhD in Finance, supervised by Associate Professor Barry Oliver and Professor William von Hippel. His research focuses on financial markets, investments, risk management, and investor behaviour during financial crises. This academic endeavour aligns with his teaching and industry-informed perspective on practical financial applications.

In his academic appointments, Tanner acts as course coordinator and lecturer for advanced finance courses, including FINM4413 Investments and FINM3414. He also serves as Committee Coordinator for the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) program, supporting program oversight and student development. Tanner's teaching innovations have received notable honors. At the 2021 UQ Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, he was awarded a Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning for "Paying it forward: motivating learners via a 'fail safe' approach that challenges advanced Business students to build employability skills through authentic and peer mentored experiences." This initiative progressed to the "Taking Flight" program, earning a national Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning from Universities Australia in 2023. Furthermore, he holds Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Key publications include "Financial Literacy and Retirement Spending: A University Student Perspective," published in the Australian Accounting Review in 2022. Tanner's work advances finance education, student employability, and financial literacy at the University of Queensland.

Professional Email: m.tanner@business.uq.edu.au