Profile
Biography
Agnieszka Trzeciakiewicz joined the School for Business and Society in 2022 as a Lecturer in Accounting and Finance. Before joining University of York, she worked as a Lecturer in Finance at the University of Hull.
Agnieszka has a PhD in Finance, MSc in Financial Management, BA in Business and Financial Management from the University of Hull, and a ‘Licencjat’ degree in Banking and Finance from Kozminski University (Warsaw, Poland).
She is also a dedicated mother of two children. Agnieszka's experience as a working mother enriches her perspective and reinforces her commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion within academia and beyond.
Research
Overview
Agnieszka specialises in corporate finance and related environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. Her publications are available on PURE, and details of ongoing research projects can be found on SSRN.
Her research has been supported by funding from the British Academy, ICAEW, University of Hull, and University of York. Furthermore, her projects have been recognised with best paper awards at meetings of the British Accounting and Finance Association (BAFA) and the International Corporate Governance Society.
Her research has received attention from various media outlets, enabling broader dissemination of findings and societal impact. For instance, her work on corporate misconduct has been featured in prestigious platforms such as Bloomberg, The Accountant Online, LexBlog, Yahoo! Life, and Columbia Law School’s Blog on Corporations and the Capital.
Agnieszka has acted as an ad-hoc reviewer for journals including Corporate Governance: An International Review, European Journal of Finance, and International Journal of Finance and Economics. She also contributes to the broader research community through her role on the Advisory Board for the Violation Tracker UK Project, which enhances transparency regarding corporate violations. Additionally, she served as a First-Round Judge at the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge hosted by Northwestern University.
Her overarching research agenda aims to deepen understanding of accounting and finance mechanisms that drive corporate irresponsibility, with a focus on identification, prevention, and disclosure.
Teaching
Other teaching
Agnieszka has over a decade of experience designing, delivering, and managing undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including executive education programmes. She is a Fellow of the British Higher Education Academy.
In her teaching, Agnieszka blends theoretical knowledge with practical applications through the use of case studies and cutting-edge research, enabling students to develop a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Her teaching expertise is underscored by consistently positive feedback and nominations for teaching awards from both the University of Hull and University of York.
