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Dr Lukasz Swiatek

Dr Lukasz Swiatek

Senior Lecturer
Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA)
School of the Arts and Media

Lukasz Swiatek is a multidisciplinary teacher and researcher. Working in universities since 2008, he has lectured in both arts and business faculties at four universities in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. In that time, he has received 11 accolades for his research, teaching and service. A wealth of industry experience informs his academic work.

Teaching
Across diverse settings, he has taught thousands of students in both small and large cohorts. (The total number of students in his courses, per year, has ranged from over 100 to over 1,800.) He has developed and led an array of undergraduate and postgraduate (junior and senior) courses. With academic and non-academic colleagues, he has also led extracurricular educational activities for students. Each year, his learning and teaching blog receives hundreds of visitors from around the globe.

Research
With a focus on positive impact, he undertakes multidisciplinary research that ultimately aims to further sustainable wellbeing. He has led both large and small projects with domestic and international colleagues from diverse higher education institutions. Commissioned research has been provided for a variety of commercial and not-for-profit organisations. To date, all of this research activity has yielded almost 60 academic publications. Additionally, he has supervised the research of PhD, Master and Honours students (internally and externally) to successful completion.

Service
In addition to community work, he has provided extensive academic service and leadership. At the local level, diverse efforts (ranging from international study tour organisation to first-year student welcome coordination) have benefited departments, schools, faculties and whole universities. At the national and international levels, a range of activities (from running academic development events to overseeing communities of practice) has helped thousands of stakeholders. Dozens of media engagements - both interviews and articles - have also reached countless individuals worldwide.
E-mail
L.Swiatek@unsw.edu.au
Location
Robert Webster Building (G14), UNSW, Sydney
  • Books | 2025
    Swiatek L; Vujnovic M; Galloway C; Kruckeberg D, 2025, Exploring Artificial Intelligence Implications for Journalism and Mass Communication Education, Peter Lang, New York, http://dx.doi.org/10.3726/b22567
    Books | 2023
    Swiatek L; Vujnovic M; Galloway C; Kruckeberg D, 2023, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Communicators and Activism, Routledge, London, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003324027
    Books | 2023
    Swiatek L, 2023, Major Reward and Recognition Events: Transformations and Critical Perspectives, Routledge, London, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003106630
    Books | 2020
    Brevini B; Swiatek L, 2020, Amazon: Understanding a Global Communication Giant, Routledge, New York, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780367816711
  • Book Chapters | 2025
    Folarin M; Swiatek L, 2025, 'Communicatively responding to global fake news crises: The importance of cultural sensitivity', in McClellan JG; Cassinger C; Penttilä V; Porzionato M (ed.), Communication in the face of global crisis: Organisation, strategy, and ‘doing the right thing’, Routledge, New York, pp. 184 - 200, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003605720-13
    Book Chapters | 2025
    Kruckeberg D; Vujnovic M; Galloway C; Swiatek L, 2025, 'AI, activism, and strategic communication: Grappling with evolving power dynamics', in Cheng Y; Verčič D (ed.), AI and strategic communication, Wiley-Blackwell, Hoboken, pp. 71 - 82, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781394275434.ch3
    Book Chapters | 2025
    Swiatek L; Vujnovic M; Galloway C; Kruckeberg D, 2025, 'The Role of Crisis in Online Audience Participation’s Influence on Television Content: A Case Study of The Activist', in Budaj AC; Anderson-Lopez J (ed.), Holding Television Accountable: Essays on Audience Demands in the Social Media Age, McFarland & Company, Jefferson, pp. 81 - 93, https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/holding-television-accountable/
    Book Chapters | 2025
    Vujnovic M; Kruckeberg D; Swiatek L; Galloway C, 2025, 'AI Regulation and Ethical Considerations Surrounding the use of Artificial Intelligence in PR: The Need for Transparency and Accountability', in Luttrell R; Wallace AA (ed.), Public Relations and the Rise of AI, Routledge, New York, pp. 77 - 93, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781032671482-7
    Book Chapters | 2024
    Swiatek L, 2024, 'Strengthening the Sustainability of Artificial Intelligence: Fostering Green Intelligence for a More Ethical Future', in Walker T; Wendt S; Goubran S; Schwartz T (ed.), Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability: Innovations in Business and Financial Services, Palgrave Macmillan, Cham, pp. 83 - 103, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-49979-1_5
    Book Chapters | 2023
    Galloway C; Swiatek L, 2023, 'Digital Corporate Communication and Extended Intelligence', in Luoma-aho V; Badham M (ed.), Handbook on Digital Corporate Communication, Edward Elgar, Cheltenham, pp. 297 - 310, http://dx.doi.org/10.4337/9781802201963.00032
    Book Chapters | 2023
    Swiatek L; Di Martino L, 2023, 'Large-Scale Events and Soft Power: Reconfiguration and Continuity in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic', in Chitty N; Ji L; Rawnsley GD (ed.), The Routledge Handbook of Soft Power, Routledge, London, pp. 285 - 296, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003189756-22
    Book Chapters | 2023
    Swiatek L, 2023, 'The Engagement Orientation and Its Limits in Nurturing Sustainability in Higher Education', in Walker T; Tarabieh K; Goubran S; Machnik-Kekesi G (ed.), Sustainable Practices in Higher Education: Finance, Strategy, and Engagement, Palgrave Macmillan, Cham, pp. 221 - 238, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-27807-5_11
    Book Chapters | 2023
    Vujnovic M; Swiatek L; Kruckeberg D; Galloway C, 2023, 'What is AI Teaching Us About Public Relations Education?', in Adi A (ed.), Artificial Intelligence in Public Relations and Communications: Cases, Reflections, and Predictions, Quadriga University of Applied Sciences, Berlin, pp. 137 - 147, https://figshare.com/s/74378a2b94461632fac2
    Book Chapters | 2022
    Swiatek L; Galloway C; Vujnovic M; Kruckeberg D, 2022, 'Artificial Intelligence and Changing Ethical Landscapes in Social Media and Computer-Mediated Communication: Considering the Role of Communication Professionals', in Lipschultz JH; Freberg K; Luttrell R (ed.), The Emerald Handbook of Computer-Mediated Communication and Social Media, Emerald, Bingley, pp. 653 - 670, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80071-597-420221038
    Book Chapters | 2022
    Swiatek L; Galloway C, 2022, 'Artificial intelligence and public relations: Growing opportunities, questions, and concerns', in Pompper D; Place KR; Weaver CK (ed.), The Routledge Companion to Public Relations, Routledge, London, pp. 352 - 362, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003131700-32
    Book Chapters | 2021
    Swiatek L; Edgington U, 2021, 'Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Support for Higher Education Employees', in Housel TH (ed.), Mental Health among Higher Education Faculty, Administrators, and Graduate Students: A Critical Perspective, Lexington Books (Rowman and Littlefield), Maryland, pp. 189 - 206, http://dx.doi.org/10.5040/9781666995268.ch9
    Book Chapters | 2019
    Hobbs M; Swiatek L, 2019, 'Public Relations and Lobbying: Influencing Politics and Policy', in Sheehan M (ed.), Advocates and Persuaders, Australian Scholarly Publishing, North Melbourne, pp. 159 - 180, https://scholarly.info/book/advocates-and-persuaders/
    Book Chapters | 2019
    Swiatek L, 2019, 'Awards and Prizes for Journalism', in Vos TP; Hanusch F; Sehl A; Dimitrakopoulou D; Geertsema-Sligh M (ed.), The International Encyclopedia of Journalism Studies, Wiley Blackwell, Hoboken, pp. 203 - 207, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781118841570.iejs0161
    Book Chapters | 2019
    Swiatek L, 2019, 'Celebrities', in Merskin DL (ed.), The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society, SAGE, Thousand Oaks, pp. 275 - 277, http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781483375519.n109
    Book Chapters | 2019
    Swiatek L, 2019, 'Funded by philanthropy, founded for activism: Nobel Peace Prize laureates and their organisations’ political endeavours', in Farrell N (ed.), The Political Economy of Celebrity Activism, Routledge, London, pp. 35 - 50, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315560519-3
    Book Chapters | 2018
    Swiatek L, 2018, 'The Podcast as an Intimate Bridging Medium', in Llinares D; Fox N; Berry R (ed.), Podcasting: New Aural Cultures and Digital Media, Palgrave Macmillan, Cham, pp. 173 - 187, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-90056-8_9
    Book Chapters | 2017
    Swiatek L; Brevini B, 2017, 'Australia: The Perpetual Battler', in Herzog C; Hilker H; Novy L; Torun O (ed.), Transparency and Funding of Public Service Media, Springer VS, Wiesbaden, pp. 133 - 143, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-17997-7_11
    Book Chapters | 2016
    Brevini B; Swiatek L, 2016, 'Mediaset (Gruppo Mediaset)', in Birkinbine B; Gomez R; Wasko J (ed.), Global Media Giants, Routledge, London, pp. 181 - 190, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315682334-11
    Book Chapters | 2016
    Swiatek L, 2016, 'Accessing the Finest Minds: Insights into Creativity from Esteemed Media Professionals', in Silton NR (ed.), Exploring the Benefits of Creativity in Education, Media, and the Arts, IGI Global, Hershey, pp. 240 - 263, http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0504-4.ch012
    Book Chapters | 2015
    Swiatek L, 2015, 'Constructing the Cosmopolitan Arena Concert', in Edgar R; Halligan B; Fairclough-Isaacs K; Spelman N (ed.), The Arena Concert: Music, Mediation and Mass Entertainment, Bloomsbury Academic, London, pp. 87 - 97, http://dx.doi.org/10.5040/9781501316326.ch-006
    Book Chapters | 2014
    Swiatek L, 2014, 'Rewarding Work, Representing Work: The Serious Side of Entertainment in Globalised Award Shows', in Öztürk G (ed.), Cultural Perspectives on the Entertainment Industry: Communication, Media, and Societal Impacts, IGI Global, Hershey, pp. 203 - 224, http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-6190-5.ch012
  • Journal articles | 2025
    Di Martino L; Swiatek L, 2025, 'Events-Within-Events and the Online Reproduction of their Emotional Dimensions: A Case Study of the Dubai 2020 Expo', Tourism Recreation Research, 50, pp. 771 - 785, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02508281.2024.2339073
    Journal articles | 2025
    Folarin M; Swiatek L, 2025, 'Integrating Cultural Safety Into Public Relations', Public Relations Inquiry, advance online publication, pp. 1 - 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2046147X251383192
    Journal articles | 2025
    Foye J; Swiatek L, 2025, 'From Rikidôzan to the Roku Player: The Evolution of Japanese Television and Puroresu', The International Journal of the History of Sport, 42, pp. 766 - 775, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09523367.2025.2538872
    Journal articles | 2024
    Swiatek L; Ducasse AM; Coburn J; Northcote M; Samarawickrema N, 2024, 'Extending higher education recognition programs through a dedicated post-award reflective practice tool', Reflective Practice, 25, pp. 529 - 549, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14623943.2024.2369355
    Journal articles | 2024
    Swiatek L; Galloway C; Vujnovic M; Kruckeberg D, 2024, 'Humanoid artificial intelligence, media conferences and natural responses to journalists’ questions: The end of (human-to-human) public relations?', Public Relations Inquiry, 13, pp. 113 - 121, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2046147X231221828
    Journal articles | 2024
    Tan KK-Y; Swiatek L, 2024, 'The Use of Generative AI by Politicians on Social Media: From Reworked Pixels to Reshaped Perceptions', Asia Pacific Public Relations Journal, 26, pp. 1 - 15, https://figshare.com/s/68604589a9e0f6bd60e3
    Journal articles | 2023
    Di Martino L; Swiatek L, 2023, 'Online Pre-Events During the COVID-19 Pandemic', International Journal of Communication, 17, pp. 1777 - 1797, https://ijoc.org/index.php/ijoc/article/view/19631
    Journal articles | 2020
    Galloway C; Swiatek L, 2020, 'International study tours and public relations pedagogy: Insights from a practice-oriented approach', Asia Pacific Public Relations Journal, 22, pp. 21 - 31, http://hdl.handle.net/10179/16691
    Journal articles | 2018
    Galloway C; Swiatek L, 2018, 'Public relations and artificial intelligence: It’s not (just) about robots', Public Relations Review, 44, pp. 734 - 740, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pubrev.2018.10.008
    Journal articles | 2017
    Swiatek L, 2017, 'Education for sustainable happiness and well-being', Higher Education Research and Development, 36, pp. 1307 - 1309, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07294360.2017.1345604
    Journal articles | 2016
    Swiatek L, 2016, 'Constructing Cultural Memory: A Memetic Approach', International Journal of Media and Cultural Politics, 12, pp. 129 - 142, http://dx.doi.org/10.1386/macp.12.1.129_1
    Journal articles | 2016
    Swiatek L, 2016, 'Organizational Discourse: Communication and Constitution', Media International Australia, 160, pp. 152 - 153, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1329878X16652569c
    Journal articles | 2016
    Swiatek L, 2016, 'Public Relations and Participatory Culture: Fandom, Social Media and Community Engagement', Asia Pacific Public Relations Journal, 17, pp. 92 - 94, https://figshare.com/s/30df9d68b4e009890ca6
    Journal articles | 2014
    Swiatek L, 2014, 'An Educational and Inspirational Broadcast: The Oscars Red Carpet Pre-Show', Networking Knowledge, 7, pp. 1 - 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.31165/nk.2014.74.354
    Journal articles | 2014
    Swiatek L, 2014, 'Rewarding and Promoting Creativity: New Approaches, Old Realities', Academic Quarter [Akademisk Kvarter], 9, pp. 73 - 86, http://dx.doi.org/10.5278/ojs.academicquarter.v0i09.3249
    Journal articles | 2014
    Swiatek L, 2014, 'Theorizing borders through analyses of power relationships', Regions and Cohesion, 4, pp. 124 - 126, http://dx.doi.org/10.3167/reco.2014.040308
  • Conference Presentations | 2026
    Li M; Kennelly R; Reinke N; Swiatek L, 2026, 'Talking About Teaching and Learning (TATAL) 2026 Webinar', presented at the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Webinar Series, online (hosted by James Cook University), 12 March 2026
    Conference Papers | 2026
    Swiatek L, 2026, 'Approaching Newsfluencers in Cultural Journalism Education', in Conference Proceedings CIVAE 2026, Madrid, pp. 289 - 294, presented at Eighth Interdisciplinary and Virtual Conference on Arts in Education, Madrid, 18 March 2026 - 19 March 2026, https://figshare.com/s/4f280a3b5c835a583ca3
    Reports | 2026
    Swiatek L, 2026, Striking the Right Tone in Avian Influenza Outbreak Preparation: Understanding Current International Government Communication, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/32375
    Reports | 2026
    Swiatek L, 2026, Thought Leadership in the Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Current Perspectives and Future Considerations for Public Relations, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/32305
    Conference Papers | 2026
    Tan K; Swiatek L; Chaidaroon S, 2026, 'From Reactive Control to Co-creative Engagement: Enhancing Crisis Management in the Age of AI and Misinformation', in Proceedings of the 38th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference, Melbourne, pp. 923 - 933, presented at the 2025 Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference, Melbourne, https://figshare.com/s/5211eaa863d2d98f59c5
    Conference Presentations | 2025
    Galloway C; Vujnovic M; Swiatek L; Kruckeberg D, 2025, 'AI a boon or a curse? The question lies with us', presented at the 32nd International Public Relations Research Symposium (BledCom 2025), Rikli Balance Hotel, Bled, Slovenia, 27 June 2025
    Conference Presentations | 2025
    Gu X; Swiatek L, 2025, 'New Levels of Toxic Fandom and New Regulatory Responses', presented at the Cultural Studies Association of Australasia (CSAA) 2025 Conference, the University of Melbourne (Parkville, Melbourne), 27 November 2025
    Conference Presentations | 2025
    Swiatek L; Reinke N; Li D, 2025, 'Extending Compassionate Leadership Through Communities of Practice in Higher Education', presented at the Advance HE Applied Leadership Symposium, online, 16 May 2025
    Conference Papers | 2025
    Swiatek L; Tan KK, 2025, 'Situational Crisis Marketing: Towards an Integration of Crisis Types and Contingency Theory', in Kim M (ed.), Global Marketing Conference at Hong Kong, Global Alliance of Marketing & Management Associations, Hong Kong, pp. 663 - 672, presented at the Global Marketing Conference, Hong Kong, 26 July 2025, http://dx.doi.org/10.15444/GMC2025.08.09.02
    Other | 2025
    Swiatek L, 2025, 'Headache-busting with TATAL', Talking About Teaching and Learning Chronicle, Summer, 14
    Conference Presentations | 2025
    Tan K; Swiatek L, 2025, 'Beyond the Feed: Comparative Insights into Digital Media Strategies and Voter Engagement in the 2025 Singaporean and Federal Australian Elections', presented at the Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand Communication Association (AANZCA) 2025 Conference, the University of the Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs, Sunshine Coast), 26 November 2025
    Conference Presentations | 2024
    Folarin M; Swiatek L, 2024, 'Cultural Safety in Public Relations', presented at Developing Digital Literacies in Algorithmic Cultures (ECREA 2024 Post-Conference Webinar), online, 22 October 2024
    Conference Presentations | 2024
    Swiatek L, 2024, 'Creativity in the Sky: Inflight Magazines and the Promotion of Creativity', presented at the Creativity Conference, online (hosted by Southern Oregon University), 19 January 2024
    Conference Presentations | 2023
    Galloway C; Vujnovic M; Swiatek L; Kruckeberg D, 2023, 'Will AI Be the End of PR as We Know It? A Vision for Professional Sustainability', presented at the 30th International Public Relations Research Symposium (BledCom 2023), Rikli Balance Hotel, Bled, Slovenia, 30 June 2023
    Conference Presentations | 2023
    Kennelly R; Swiatek L; Northcote M; Li D, 2023, 'Talking About Teaching and Learning (TATAL) Webinar', presented at the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Webinar Series, online (hosted by UNSW), 02 March 2023
    Conference Presentations | 2023
    Swiatek L; Di Martino L, 2023, 'Understanding Large-Scale Events and Soft Power After the Pandemic', presented at the Routledge Handbook of Soft Power (Second Edition) Launch and Workshop, online (hosted by Macquarie University), 21 November 2023
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Swiatek L; Vujnovic M; Kruckeberg D; Galloway C, 2023, 'Professional Sustainability in a Time of AI-Generated Disinformation', in Verčič D; Verčič AT; Sriramesh K (eds.), Public Relations and Sustainability, University of Ljubljana, Lake Bled, pp. 249 - 255, presented at BledCom 2023, Lake Bled, 30 June 2023, https://figshare.com/s/bcb586ca929f61aed0e9
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Swiatek L, 2023, 'Incorporating Sustainable Wellbeing into the Metaverse', in Aktas C; Alver F; Türeli GG (eds.), Metaverse and Future Communications: Opportunities and Risk, İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi [Istanbul Commerce University], pp. 73 - 84, presented at Metaverse and Future Communications, İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi [Istanbul Commerce University], 19 January 2023, https://figshare.com/s/ca638ef5a073863aead1
    Other | 2023
    Swiatek L, 2023, 'Venturing deeper into the polycrisis', HERDSA Connect, 45(1), 17, https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.009007004335152
    Conference Presentations | 2023
    Tan K; Swiatek L, 2023, 'B2B Marketing in a Crisis: Bridging Crisis Communications and Marketing', presented at the Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy (ANZMAC) Conference, online (hosted by the University of Otago), 05 December 2023
    Conference Presentations | 2022
    Di Martino L; Swiatek L, 2022, 'Events-Within-Events and Public Diplomacy', presented at the International Communication Association (ICA) 72nd Annual Conference, online (Hyatt Hotel and Palais des Congrès, Paris), 26 May 2022
    Conference Presentations | 2022
    Galloway C; Swiatek L, 2022, 'Artificial Intelligence in Public Relations: Scholarly and Professional Developments', presented at the 2022 Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) Virtual Research Symposium, online (hosted by Central Queensland University), 07 December 2022
    Conference Presentations | 2022
    Kennelly R; Northcote M; Swiatek L, 2022, 'TATAL Webinar', presented at the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Webinar Series, online (hosted by UNSW), 03 March 2022
    Conference Presentations | 2022
    Kruckeberg D; Swiatek L; Galloway C; Vujnovic M, 2022, 'AI-Generated Disinformation and Its Implications for Crisis Communication', presented at the Ninth European Communication Conference (ECREA 2022), Aarhus University, Aarhus, 20 October 2022
    Conference Presentations | 2022
    Kruckeberg D; Vujnovic M; Galloway C; Swiatek L, 2022, '“Is That You – Or a Bot ‘Speaking’?” Engaging With Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Create Robust Global Connections', presented at the 36th Phi Beta Delta Annual International Conference, online (hosted by California State University, San Bernardino), 24 May 2022
    Other | 2022
    Samarawickrema N; Swiatek L; Li M; Kennelly R; Shuker M-A; Northcote M, 2022, 'A teaching and learning oasis', HERDSA Connect, 44(2), 22, https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.749710563515592
    Other | 2022
    Swiatek L, 2022, 'Are we making too much of the metaverse?', HERDSA Connect, 44(1), 15, https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.473812158561086
    Other | 2022
    Swiatek L, 2022, 'Helping higher education staff avoid burnout', HERDSA Connect, 44(2), 20, https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.749691930544333
    Other | 2022
    Swiatek L, 2022, 'Magazines and me (and you)', HERDSA Connect, 44(1), 9, https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.473607195877245
    Conference Presentations | 2022
    Swiatek L, 2022, 'The Communication of Burnout and Burnout-Mitigation Resources for University Staff in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, part of the 'Precarity in the Academic Workplace' panel (with Heinz Housel T; Salter L)', presented at the Australian and New Zealand Communication Association (ANZCA) Annual Conference, online (hosted by the University of Wollongong), 23 November 2022
    Conference Presentations | 2022
    Tan K; Swiatek L, 2022, 'Evolving Marketing with Web 3.0: A Practice Approach to Web3 Marketing', presented at the Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy (ANZMAC) Conference, online (hosted by the University of Western Australia and Curtin University, Perth), 06 December 2022
    Conference Presentations | 2021
    Coburn J; Swiatek L; Ducasse A; Northcote M; Partridge L; Samarawickrema N, 2021, '“I Have My Fellowship, Now What?”: Supporting Post-Award Teaching and Learning Practice, Reflexivity and Planning', presented at the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Annual Conference, online (Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre)
    Conference Presentations | 2021
    Edgington U; Swiatek L, 2021, 'Investigating Interpretations of the Culturally-Sensitive Pedagogy of Award-Winning Teachers in Higher Education', presented at the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Annual Conference, online (Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre)
    Conference Presentations | 2021
    Edgington U; Swiatek L, 2021, 'Mitigating Risks of Racism in Research Through Increased Cultural Competence', presented at the Centre for Memory, Narrative and Histories (CMNH) Anti-Racist Research in the Age of Black Lives Matter Symposium, online (the University of Brighton)
    Conference Presentations | 2021
    Jackson M; Bourne C; Swiatek L; Galloway C, 2021, 'Uncharted Waters? Mapping Ethical and Social Justice Considerations for Public Relations in an AI-Enabled Future', presented at the Australian and New Zealand Communication Association Annual Conference, the University of Melbourne (Parkville, Melbourne)
    Conference Presentations | 2021
    Kruckeberg D; Vujnovic M; Galloway C; Swiatek L, 2021, 'Artificial Intelligence and Public Relations: Ethics, Opportunities, and Failures', presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Public Relations Division 2021 Virtual Conference, online (hosted by West Virginia University, Morgantown)
    Conference Presentations | 2021
    Samarawickrema N; Coburn J; Swiatek L; Ducasse AM; Northcote M, 2021, 'When Does Feedback Cease to be Productive and Sustainable? Using SoTL to Enhance Feedback for Mental Wellbeing Among Academic Staff', presented at the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning 2021 (ISSOTL21) Conference, online (hosted by the University of Western Australia, Perth)
    Conference Presentations | 2021
    Swiatek L; Edgington U, 2021, 'Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Support for Higher Education Staff in an Era of Hypersurveillance', presented at the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Annual Conference, online (Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre)
    Conference Presentations | 2021
    Swiatek L; Galloway C, 2021, 'The Role of Extended Intelligence in Communicating and Designing Urban Planning', presented at the third Built Environment Research Forum, School of the Built Environment, online (hosted by UNSW)
    Conference Presentations | 2021
    Swiatek L, 2021, 'Adapting Pedagogy for Sustainable Staff and Student Wellbeing During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic', part of the panel (Hou, J; Chaidaroon, S) 'Being Strategic with Strategic Communication Pedagogy in the Virtual Space: Reflection, Adaptation, and Innovation', presented at the Asia Pacific Public Relations Research and Education Network (APPRREN) Online Symposium, online (Auckland University of Technology and Massey University)
    Conference Presentations | 2021
    Swiatek L, 2021, 'Celebrity, Wellbeing and Comfort: Detractors and Contributors During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic Crisis', presented at the Celebrity and Crisis, Celebrity in Crisis Conference, online (the University of Bologna)
    Other | 2021
    Swiatek L, 2021, 'Take stock and take care', HERDSA Connect, 43(2), 16, https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.786814495480802
    Conference Presentations | 2020
    Swiatek L; Galloway C, 2020, 'Public Relations, Pedagogy and Problematic Technological Developments', presented at the 2020 Asia Pacific Public Relations Research and Education Network (APPRREN) Symposium, Curtin University, Perth
    Conference Presentations | 2020
    Swiatek L, 2020, 'Bridging Classroom and Industry Boundaries for Deep Learning', presented at the 2020 Asia Pacific Public Relations Research and Education Network (APPRREN) Symposium, Curtin University, Perth
    Conference Presentations | 2020
    Swiatek L, 2020, 'It’s News to Them: Enhancing Subject Mastery, Industry Knowledge, and Deep Learning', presented at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Connections in Learning and Teaching Seminar Series, Kensington campus, Sydney
    Other | 2020
    Swiatek L, 2020, 'The wisdom of the HERDSA Fellowship', HERDSA Connect, 42(1), 9, https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.941790603625386
    Other | 2019
    Brogt E; Sutherland K; Swiatek L, 2019, 'HERDSA New Zealand', HERDSA Connect, 41(1), 5, https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.418688568988340
    Conference Presentations | 2019
    Edgington U; Swiatek L, 2019, 'Next Generation Bullying Reduction: New Considerations for Healthier Higher Education Workplaces in Aotearoa New Zealand', presented at the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Annual Conference, the University of Auckland
    Other | 2019
    Edgington U; Swiatek L, 2019, 'Workplace bullying and higher education', HERDSA Connect, 41(3), 26, https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.938846594166590
    Conference Presentations | 2019
    Swiatek L; Galloway C, 2019, 'Platform Governance, AI and Boundary Spanning: New Approaches for PR Managers', presented at the 2019 SWARM Symposium, the University of Sydney
    Conference Presentations | 2019
    Swiatek L; Tan K, 2019, 'Inter-organizational Reputation Restoration from Sexual Harassment and Assault Incidents: A Conceptual Framework', presented at the Australian and New Zealand Communication Association (ANZCA) Annual Conference, the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Canberra
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Edgington U; Swiatek L, 2018, 'An Investigation of Induction Policies for University Teachers: (Re)Valuing Staff and Cultural Diversity', in Wache D; Houston D (ed.), Research and Development in Higher Education: [Re]Valuing Higher Education, Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA), Adelaide, pp. 81 - 91, presented at the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Annual Conference, Adelaide, https://figshare.com/s/63d5afbbb53a9d32c483
    Conference Presentations | 2018
    Edgington U; Swiatek L, 2018, 'Bullying in the New Zealand Workplace', presented at the Culture Shift Conference, the Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of Aotearoa New Zealand, Wellington
    Reports | 2018
    Mansvelt J; Hartnett M; Mentis M; Swiatek L; O'Hara D; Robinson G; Carusi R; Elers S; Lewis E, 2018, Creating effective communities of practice for technology-enhanced learning, Massey University, Palmerston North
    Conference Presentations | 2018
    Swiatek L; Galloway C, 2018, 'Encouraging Artificial Intelligence Sustainability through Collaboration and Coopetition in the PR Industry', presented at the Australasian Business Ethics Network (ABEN) 2018 Annual Conference, Massey University (Tāmaki campus), Auckland
    Conference Presentations | 2018
    Swiatek L; Galloway C, 2018, 'Public Relations and Digital Labour Dilemmas', presented at the Eighth Barcelona International Critical PR Conference, Pompeu Fabra University [Universitat Pompeu Fabra], Barcelona
    Conference Presentations | 2018
    Swiatek L; Galloway C, 2018, 'The Cloud and Public Relations: A Critical Interrogation of a Growing Issue', presented at the Eighth Barcelona International Critical PR Conference, Pompeu Fabra University [Universitat Pompeu Fabra], Barcelona
    Reports | 2018
    Swiatek L; Sutherland K; Brogt E, 2018, Report from the 2018 Academic Development Symposium: Connecting and Staying Connected, Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) New Zealand Branch, Wellington, https://figshare.com/s/b55b3ad91381db722b9f
    Conference Presentations | 2017
    Edgington U; Swiatek L, 2017, 'Migration and Cultural Contexts: What are the Lived Experiences of Overseas Tertiary Teaching Staff who have Moved to New Zealand?', presented at the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand Conference, Massey University (Manawatū campus), Palmerston North
    Conference Presentations | 2017
    Swiatek L; Brevini B, 2017, 'The ABC as the Quintessential Aussie Battler: Challenging Narratives of Slow Demise', presented at the Australian and New Zealand Communication Association (ANZCA) Annual Conference, the University of Sydney
    Reports | 2017
    Swiatek L; Brogt E; Milne J; Sutherland K, 2017, Report from the 2017 Academic Development Symposium: Supporting Academics Over Their Career, Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) New Zealand Branch, Wellington, https://figshare.com/s/25cb6c897f4a313b0fb9
    Conference Presentations | 2017
    Swiatek L; Verhoeven G, 2017, 'Building Students’ Enterprise Skills through Inductive Teaching', presented at the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand Conference, Massey University (Manawatū campus), Palmerston North
    Conference Presentations | 2017
    Swiatek L, 2017, 'Breaking the News and Breaking the Ice: A Short Weekly Way of Fostering Deep Learning', presented at the Massey University 2017 Learning and Teaching Symposium, Massey University (Te Whanganui-a-Tara campus), Wellington
    Conference Presentations | 2017
    Swiatek L, 2017, 'Capital Creating Cultures of Peace? A Critical Analysis of Nobel Peace Laureates and their Organisations’ Activist Efforts', presented at the Cultural Studies Association of Australasia (CSAA) Annual Conference, Massey University (Te Whanganui-a-Tara campus), Wellington
    Conference Presentations | 2017
    Swiatek L, 2017, 'Crossing Divides through Podcasting', presented at the Cultural Studies Association of Australasia (CSAA) Annual Conference, Massey University (Te Whanganui-a-Tara campus), Wellington
    Conference Presentations | 2017
    Swiatek L, 2017, 'Rewarding Communication: From the Oscars to Oprah, and Beyond', presented at the 2017 School of Communication, Journalism and Marketing Research Seminar Series, Massey University (Te Whanganui-a-Tara campus), Wellington
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Swiatek L, 2017, 'The Growing Inequalities Produced by Recognitional Communications in the Digital Age', in Öztürk G; Eken I (ed.), First International Conference on New Trends in Communication, Nobel Akademik, Istanbul Commerce University [İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi], pp. 555 - 564, presented at the First International Conference on New Trends in Communication, Istanbul Commerce University [İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi], https://figshare.com/s/48d7d4ecc89c5791357b
    Conference Presentations | 2017
    Swiatek L, 2017, 'Using Industry News to Enhance Subject Mastery and Foster Deep Learning', presented at Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Annual Conference, International Convention Centre Sydney
    Conference Presentations | 2017
    Swiatek L, 2017, 'What’s Making Headlines? Reflections on a Novel Teaching Approach', presented at the Australian and New Zealand Communication Association (ANZCA) Annual Conference, the University of Sydney
    Conference Presentations | 2016
    Swiatek L, 2016, 'Beyond Certificates and Statuettes: The Growing Media Resources of Accolade-Conferring Organisations', presented at the 2016 Australian and New Zealand Communication Association (ANZCA) Annual Conference, the University of Newcastle
    Conference Presentations | 2016
    Swiatek L, 2016, 'Learning from the Very Best Craft Practitioners: Fostering Student Creativity Using Models of Excellence', presented at the 2016 Australian and New Zealand Communication Association (ANZCA) Annual Conference, the University of Newcastle
    Conference Presentations | 2015
    Swiatek L, 2015, 'Awards and Prizes: Historic Media and their Coverage', presented at the Ninth Australian Media Traditions Conference, the National Film and Sound Archive, Canberra
    Conference Presentations | 2015
    Swiatek L, 2015, 'Cosmopolitan Arena Concerts: Dialogues and Tensions', presented at the 38th National Conference of the Musicological Society of Australia, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
    Conference Presentations | 2015
    Swiatek L, 2015, 'Developing Cultural Competence Through Deep Learning', presented at the 2015 Sydney Teaching Colloquium, the University of Sydney
    Conference Presentations | 2015
    Swiatek L, 2015, 'Fragmentation and Specialisation in Cultural Industries: A Case Study of the Nobel Organisations', presented at the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Postgraduate Conference, the University of Sydney
    Conference Presentations | 2015
    Swiatek L, 2015, 'From Award Shows to Award Museums: Investigating the Growing Communications of Accolade-Conferring Organisations', presented at Research Horizons: The 2015 UNSW Arts & Social Sciences Postgraduate Conference, UNSW, Sydney
    Conference Presentations | 2014
    Swiatek L, 2014, 'Counter Prizes and Counter Publicity: A Case Study of the Food Sovereignty Prize', presented at the Cultural Studies Association of Australasia (CSAA) Annual Conference, the University of Wollongong
    Conference Presentations | 2014
    Swiatek L, 2014, 'The Cultural Activism of Awarding Organisations: From Compassionate imagination to Compassionate Participation', presented at the Cultural Studies Association of Australasia (CSAA) Annual Conference, the University of Wollongong
    Conference Presentations | 2014
    Swiatek L, 2014, 'When is an Elite Public Not Elite? Understanding the Character and Communications of Laurelled Elite Publics', presented at the Contemporary Publics International Symposium, Deakin University, Burwood, Melbourne
    Conference Presentations | 2013
    Swiatek L, 2013, 'Nobel Social Justice: Considering the Nobel Peace Center’s Community Engagement Activities', presented at the Social Sciences and Humanities Conference on Social Justice, the University of Sydney
    Conference Presentations | 2012
    Swiatek L, 2012, 'Awards and Prizes: Beyond the Material', presented at the Cultural Studies Association of Australasia (CSAA) Annual Conference, the University of Sydney

Recent key grants include:

- 2026: Special Studies Program, Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture

- 2024: School of the Arts and Media Research Grant

- 2021: Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture Research Fellowship

- 2021: School of the Arts and Media Research Grant

- 2021: UNSW Philanthropic Research Support Grant

- 2020: HERDSA Grant (with U. Edgington)

- 2020: HERDSA Grant (with J. Coburn, A. Ducasse, M. Northcote, L. Partridge, and N. Samarawickrema)

- 2019: School of the Arts and Media Research Grant

- 2018: HERDSA Aotearoa New Zealand Branch and Ako Aotearoa 2018 Academic Development Symposium funding (with K. Sutherland and E. Brogt)

- 2017: HERDSA Aotearoa New Zealand Branch and Ako Aotearoa Academic Development Symposium 2017 funding (with K. Sutherland, E. Brogt and J. Milne)

Recent key accolades include:

- 2025: Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture Award for Teaching Excellence, UNSW

- 2025: Special Award for the book Major Reward and Recognition Events in the 31st International Gourmand Awards

- 2024: Teaching Excellence Indicator recognition, UNSW

- 2023: Invited Visiting Fellowship, Centre for the Advancement of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

- 2022: Co-winner (with C. Galloway, M. Vujnovic and D. Kruckeberg) of the AEJMC and Peter Lang Scholarsourcing competition for 2022

- 2019: Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Fellowship

- 2017: The University of Sydney’s Rita and John Cornforth Medal for PhD Achievement

- 2017: Massey University Business School Service, Teaching, Administration and Research Award

- 2015: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Teaching Fellowship, the University of Sydney

- 2014: Excellence in Teaching (Practice) Award, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the University of Sydney

- 2012: Dean’s Citation for Excellence in Tutorials, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the University of Sydney