Alice Loda

Dr. Alice Loda is a Senior Lecturer in International Studies at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), specializing in cultural studies, migration studies, and literary theory. Her work bridges cultural and environmental humanities, with a focus on transcultural poetry, digital pedagogy, and translingual methodologies. She holds a PhD from the University of Sydney and degrees from the University of Pavia, Italy.

• PhD in Italian Studies, University of Sydney, Australia
• MA in Modern Philology, University of Pavia, Italy
• BA in Philology and History, University of Pavia, Italy

Her research explores intersections of cultural production and migration, particularly through Italian-Australian and Mediterranean contexts. Recent projects include studies on ecopoetics, translingual verse, and digital language learning. She co-edits Portal: Journal of Multidisciplinary International Studies and has published widely on topics including:

• Italophone poetry migration narratives
• Environmental humanities in Mediterranean port cities
• Digital methodologies for textual analysis

Teaching focuses include Italian language/culture, contemporary Italy studies, and comparative literature. She leads UTS initiatives integrating blended learning and community engagement in language pedagogy. Her funded projects aim to enhance accessibility through digital tools and cultural material analysis.