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Dr Lukasz Swiatek

Dr Lukasz Swiatek

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

Dr Lukasz Swiatek mainly teaches and researches strategic communication management and organisational behaviour, especially in relation to sustainable wellbeing and technological developments. Other areas of research cover reward and recognition, including talent management, and higher education. He draws on a wealth of practical industry experience in his research and teaching. Over the years, he has developed and led a range of undergraduate and postgraduate (junior and senior) courses across multiple universities. He has also supervised PhD, Master and Honours students to successful completion. Additionally, he has provided service and leadership at the local, national and international levels.
Phone
+61 2 9385 8535
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, in press, 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, 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
  • Other | 2025
    Swiatek L, 2025, 'Headache-busting with TATAL', HERDSA Talking About Teaching and Learning Chronicle, Summer, 14
    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, 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, 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://tinyurl.com/ad-symposium-2018-report
    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://tinyurl.com/ad-symposium-2017-report
    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 | 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:

- 2024: School of the Arts and Media Research Grant

- 2021: Faculty of Arts, Design & 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 Academic Development Symposium funding (with K. Sutherland and E. Brogt)

Recent key awards 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 (now the Rita and John Cornforth Medal for Research Excellence)

- 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