Sveta is an applied economist, and lecturer at RMIT University.
As a researcher, she seeks to improve the competitive advantage of regions and the wellbeing of residents through her research in urban and cultural economics. Her focus is on the spatial dynamics of Australian regions, their resilience, and the policy environment. These are field that continues to be relevant to both academics and increasingly to policy makers seeking to support the growth and development of regions.
As an educator, Sveta has coordinated and taught various economics courses at RMIT for over 20 years. She has extensive experience in course development and delivery and is passionate about integrating world events and issues into her courses. Her teaching objective to engage students in their learning, encourage their curiosity and develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Urban and Regional Economic, Human geography and housing, Cultural and Creative Industries
Urban and Regional Planning, Housing, Cultural and Creative Industries
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.