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.
After completion of her PhD in labour economics, Raffaella has been working on multidisciplinary projects related to applied macroeconomics with a particular focus on topics related to the following Sustainable Development Goals: no poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, decent work and economic growth, reduced inequalities and sustainability.