Dr Sharon Zivkovic conducts research that investigates issues related to active citizenship, social entrepreneurship and addressing wicked problems. For her doctoral research, Sharon investigated how to increase the impact of an active citizenship education program and developed a diagnostic tool for systemic innovation and change that is informed by complexity theory. Sharon’s Adjunct activities include providing strategic advice to senior leaders, establishing and fostering strategic relationships with industry and international partners, and supporting entrepreneurial and complexity researchers and students.
About me
Dr Sharon Zivkovic conducts research that investigates issues related to active citizenship, social entrepreneurship and addressing wicked problems. For her doctoral research, Sharon investigated how to increase the impact of an active citizenship education program and developed a diagnostic tool for systemic innovation and change that is informed by complexity theory. Sharon’s Adjunct activities include providing strategic advice to senior leaders, establishing and fostering strategic relationships with industry and international partners, and supporting entrepreneurial and complexity researchers and students.
About me
Member, Australian Association for Environmental Education
Member, Democratic Innovations Group, European Consortium for Political Research
Member, Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD) Alumni
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of South Australia
Master of Entretpreneurship University of Adelaide
Graduate Diploma in Education (Education and Training Adults) University of South Australia
Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation University of South Australia
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Education & Training for Sustainability Swinburne University
Bachelor of Accounting University of South Australia
Jul 2015 - Current Cofounder, Wicked Lab Pty Ltd.
Jan 2008 - Current Lecturer (Social Entrepreneurship), University of Adelaide
Jan 2005 - Current Founder and Principal Facilitator, Community Capacity Builders
May 2012 - Dec 2012 Research Assistant, University of South Australia
Feb 2003 - Jan 2005 Senior Project Officer Community Capacity, Dept for Families and Communities
Feb 2001 - Feb 2003 Senior Community Development Coordinator, Department of Human Services
Sep 1999 - Feb 2001 Employment Development Officer, City of Salisbury
May 1998 - Jun 2000 Workshop Facilitator, School of International Business, University of South Australia
Sep 1997 - Sep 1999 Finance Manager, Kosmea Australia Pty Ltd
Feb 1997 - Dec 1998 Lecturer, Department of Management Studies, Adelaide Institute of TAFE
Jul 1994 - Dec 1994 Tutor, Small Business Training Centre, Adelaide Institute of TAFE
Research
Research since 2008 is shown below.
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| 2018 |
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| 2017 |
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3
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| 2015 |
4
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| 2013 |
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| 2012 |
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| 2011 |
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| 2009 |
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Zivkovic, S (2014), ‘Determining and increasing the social impact of an active citizenship education program’, PhD thesis, School of Education, University of South Australia, Adelaide.
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
| Engagement/recognition | Year |
|---|---|
Member of Research, Innovation and Review TeamVolunteering Strategy for South Australia |
2016 |
Mentor, Australian eChallenge CompetitionUniversity of Adelaide |
2016 |
Member of Research, Innovation and Review TeamVolunteering Strategy for South Australia |
2015 |
Mentor, Australian eChallenge CompetitionUniversity of Adelaide |
2015 |
Local Hero Award for Leadership in Community Services (Member of the Leadership Onkaparinga Program Team)Local Government Managers Australia (South Australia Division) |
2014 |
Member of Research, Innovation and Review TeamVolunteering Strategy for South Australia |
2014 |
Mentor, Australian eChallenge CompetitionUniversity of Adelaide |
2014 |
Award for Best Overall Paper4th International Social Innovation Research Conference |
2012 |
Board MemberRegional Development Australia Adelaide Metro Advisory Board |
2012 |
Board MemberRegional Development Australia Adelaide Metro Advisory Board |
2011 |
