Q&A with...Dr Livia Pancotto
As part of our series of Q&As with Strathclyde Business School staff, Dr Livia Pancotto, a senior lecturer in the Department of Accounting and Finance and Deputy Director of the Responsible Business Institute (ReBI) is in today’s spotlight. Livia has just been appointed as Technical Advisor at the Bank for International Settlements.
What's your role at SBS?
I am a Senior Lecturer in Banking in the Accounting & Finance Department, where I’ve worked since 2018. I also serve as Deputy Director of the Responsible Business Institute (ReBI) and Chair of the Research Committee of the International Accounting & Finance Doctoral Symposium (IAFDS). Before joining Strathclyde, I completed my PhD in Banking and Finance at Bangor Business School in North Wales. My work bridges research, teaching, and policy engagement, particularly around financial regulation and banking stability in the euro area.
What does your typical day look like?
No two days are the same, but outside the teaching semesters, my time is usually split between working on research, supervising PhD students, and engaging with academic and policy networks.
Tell us about your research.
My research focuses on the impact of regulation on banks’ behaviour and outcomes, with implications for financial stability in Europe. I’m currently working on projects related to how banks model deposit behaviour and the impact of boardroom gender diversity in green lending. I have active collaborations with policy institutions and central banks, including the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the European Central Bank (ECB).
What do you enjoy most about your job?
The intellectual freedom and variety. Being able to move between research, policy dialogue, and student interaction keeps the role dynamic and interesting. I especially enjoy mentoring students and early-career researchers, and contributing to both academic knowledge and policy practice.
What's your favourite element of teaching?
I love seeing students develop confidence and curiosity, especially when they start to appreciate the relevance and timeliness of real-world challenges in banking and finance. Bringing current policy debates into the classroom makes the learning experience more relevant and engaging.
What's your favourite thing about Strathclyde?
I appreciate the collaborative spirit, the ongoing effort to connect research with industry and real-world challenges, and the sense that your work is genuinely valued. It’s an environment that supports both academic excellence and practical impact.
Where's your favourite spot in Glasgow?
Outlier, just off London Road, is a favourite for its relaxed atmosphere and great food and coffee. When I’m in the mood for Italian, I head to Santa Lucia. I also really enjoy the vibe around the Merchant City - it’s full of character, with a nice mix of green spaces and local businesses to explore. The Botanic Gardens and the surrounding area are another favourite when I’m after a peaceful and beautiful walk in nature.
Favourite place in Scotland?
The Isle of Arran. It’s incredibly scenic and feels like a little world of its own - very unique!
Quick fire: favourite book, song/music, television show/film?
Book: Very randomly, Becoming by Michelle Obama, Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman, and The Montalbano Mysteries by Andrea Camilleri.
Music: Pearl Jam, David Bowie, Pink Floyd - and many others! I listen to music most of the day.
Film: Into the Wild and anything by Clint Eastwood
Published: 3 July 2025
