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Dr Lucia Wuersch graduated with her Bachelor (2004) and Master (2006) in Science of Communication at the University of Lugano, Switzerland. She worked for more than ten years as a communication professional in the private and public sectors, then in 2015, decided to undertake her PhD with Charles Sturt University, part-time and via distance from Switzerland. Thanks to an international scholarship, she was able to move to Bathurst to complete her PhD in internal communication and Transactional Analysis (TA) on campus. Coming from an intercultural background, Lucia is fluent in four languages: English, German (mother tongue), French and Italian. Lucia is now an early career researcher and academic, teaching several subjects within the School of Information and Communication and the School of Business.
Interests
Lucia’s research interests are in projects related to organisations, particularly, with relevance to communication and the value of relationship management in navigating the constantly changing and complex landscape of the contemporary workplace. Her research focus includes, but is not limited to, the application of Transactional Analysis (TA) – established in the field of social psychology – used in organisational settings to strengthen communication and relationships. She is currently working on a range of communication and community building projects, including a project on the digital transformation of communication linked to remote work settings; internal training for health professionals using virtual reality to reduce falls in rural age care facilities; and community building around a local pollinator garden in regional Australia. Lucia focuses on qualitative research methodologies.
Research Interests
Lucia holds professional memberships with:
She is also a visiting academic at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland.
Current Projects
Working in remote settings: In collaboration with the Business School of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, Lucia is examining the impacts of digital transformation on internal communication. The research focuses on the transformation of work, mainly working remotely using digital technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The international collaboration focuses on small and medium sized enterprises operating in regional contexts.
Rural human health: In collaboration with researchers from the University of Sydney and health professionals from the NSW Government Health, Far West and Western NSW Local Health District, Lucia is working on a research project focusing on an educational program aiming at reducing falls in patients with Dementia in aged care facilities. This project involves new technologies, such as virtual realities, and aims at improving safety in rural health.
Local community building: Lucia is a member of an interdisciplinary research team creating a local community ‘Pollinator Garden’. This research project connects Charles Sturt University’s Bathurst campus with the local community. Supported by Sustainability at Charles Sturt (formerly CSU Green) and promoted through the radio station 2MCE and other channels, the emerging community garden represents an environmental sustainability project. Additionally, it also aims at creating a local community interested in gardening, creating a micro-ecosystem, and collaborating with the research team.
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research output: Other contribution to conference › Presentation only › peer-review
Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review
Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Other contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Kleinschafer, J. (Organiser), Ingham, V. (Organiser), Bamberry, L. (Organiser), Hicks, J. (Organiser), Wuersch, L. (Speaker), Fox, R. (Speaker), Cannizzaro, B. (Organiser), Bryant, H. (Facilitator), Bell, K. (Speaker) & Boetto, H. (Speaker)
Activity: Engagement case studies › Community
Wuersch, L. (Reviewer)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Peer review responsibility, including review panel or committee
Ingham, V. (Participant), Hicks, J. (Participant), Wuersch, L. (Participant) & Islam, R. (Participant)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Academic
Wuersch, L. (Participant) & Lacy, M. (Participant)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop/course/forum › Academic
Wuersch, L. (Speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop/course/forum › Academic
Wuersch, L., Neher, A., Maley, J. & Peter, M. K.
10/05/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Wuersch, L., Neher, A., Wong, A. & Peter, M. K.
19/04/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Wuersch, L., Neher, A. & Peter, M. K.
02/05/23 → 01/07/23
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Press / Media
Bamberry, L., Skinner, I., Neher, A., Wuersch, L., Hogg, R., Sutton, C., Dwivedi, A., Roberts, R. & Wong, A.
28/10/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Bamberry, L., Hogg, R., Wuersch, L., Skinner, I., Sutton, C., Neher, A., Roberts, R., Dwivedi, A. & Wong, A.
28/10/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media