About

Biography

Raffaella holds the Associate Lecturer in Economics position within the School of Business and Creative Industries (SCBI). Transitioning from diverse roles in accounting and business across international settings, Raffaella commenced her journey at UniSC as a sessional staff member in 2014. Elevated to Associate Lecturer in Economics in July 2017, she now oversees the coordination of Economics courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Raffaella has a deep passion for education and is particularly enthusiastic about fostering student engagement, with a special focus on first-year and international students.

Her commitment to enhancing the learning experience has been recognised through the attainment of internal grants to develop student-led initiatives within the First Year Economics course, as well as accolades from the school for her exemplary teaching and engagement methods.

Recently awarded a PhD in labour economics, Raffaella looks forward to contributing her skills and knowledge to further the field of applied economics with a particular focus on topics related to the following Sustainable Development Goals: no poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, gender equality, decent work and economic growth, reduced inequalities and sustainability.

Engagements

Available for postgraduate supervision

Awards and Honours

Learning and Teaching Award
University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia, Sunshine Coast) - UniSC, 2019
First-Year Learning and Teaching Award
University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia, Sunshine Coast) - UniSC, 2021

Organisational Affiliations

Associate Lecturer in Economics, School of Business and Creative Industries

Education

A cross-country study of the effects of labour institutions on key macroeconomics variables
20182024, Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia, Sunshine Coast) - UniSC
Master of Professional Accounting
20142016, Master of Accountancy (MAcc, MAc, or MAcy), University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia, Sunshine Coast) - UniSC
Master's degree in economics
19921997, Master's degree, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Italy, Milan) - UCSC