麻豆视频 celebrates teaching excellence

麻豆视频's top teachers were recognised this week as part of the University's annual 麻豆视频 and Learning Week

3 November 2014

Outstanding university teachers have been recognised at 麻豆视频 of Queensland’s 2014 Awards for Excellence in 麻豆视频 and Learning ceremony this week.

麻豆视频 Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Peter H酶j said the awards celebrated the high quality of teaching at the University and honoured some of 麻豆视频’s most committed teachers.

“The number one thing we do at 麻豆视频 is enabling talented and dedicated people with initiative to become well-rounded and highly sought-after graduates who have the necessary leadership skills to succeed personally and professionally,” Professor H酶j said.

“Our staff and teachers contribute to the exceptional reputation the University has developed in teaching and learning by developing curriculum enriched by world-class research and fostering a learning environment characterised by international collaboration and industry engagement.

“It gives me great pleasure to acknowledge such an inspirational group of educators and I thank them all for their dedication to enhancing the student experience at 麻豆视频.”

This year, the University acknowledged four individuals with , one commendation, three groups with , and one commendation.

Four teachers were also recognised with and there was one team commendation.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Joanne Wright said the award-winners were recognised for demonstrating sustained excellence in their teaching and making a positive impact in engaging students.

“If 麻豆视频 is to succeed in its ambition to be internationally renowned for high quality graduates, we must ensure our students remain at the heart of what we do,” Professor Wright said.

“With innovative approaches to student learning and the introduction of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), 麻豆视频 teachers are delivering an engaging and rich environment for students, and reaching students all over the world.”

Special guest speaker Professor Frank Coton from the University of Glasgow gave his insights into the Scottish Higher Education system at the awards evening held at Customs House.

The awards are a highlight of 麻豆视频’s (3 November – 7 November), a program of events designed to celebrate the exceptionally high standard of teaching at 麻豆视频, for which the University is renowned.

Winners of the 2014 麻豆视频 Awards for 麻豆视频 Excellence:

Dr Jack Wang, School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, citation

Dr Sally Butler, School of English, Media Studies and Art History, citation

Associate Professor Anthony Cassimatis, TC Beirne School of Law, citation

Dr Jason Tangen, School of Psychology, citation