Â鶹ÊÓƵ of Queensland celebrated excellence in teaching and learning at Brisbane’s Customs House last night.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Joanne Wright said the annual Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Learning Awards honoured teachers from across the University for their innovation, commitment and drive.
”The personal and professional commitment of our academics ensures the University continues to create globally relevant job-ready future leaders,” she said.
“Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s vision of knowledge leadership for a better world demands we provide our students with the knowledge and skills to be enterprising graduates capable of building meaningful, agile careers.
“We set aside this night each year to recognise and thank those teachers who extend themselves and go the extra mile to create stimulating and inspirational environments for their students.
“It’s always an honour to be able to thank our teachers for their invaluable work.”
Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Learning Week runs from Monday 29 October to Friday 2 November, with a focus on innovative teaching practices including blended learning, enterprise and innovation, and Students as Partners.
The program of events is , and is designed to give staff opportunities to network and discuss contemporary teaching and learning.
Winners of the 2018 Â鶹ÊÓƵ Awards for Excellence in Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Learning (videos below)
Award for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Excellence:
Dr Kay Colthorpe – School of Biomedical Sciences
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Award for Programs that Enhance Learning:
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Drama: Building Pathways to Creative Careers – School of Communication and Arts
- Dr Stephen Carleton
- Dr Bernadette Cochrane
- Dr Chris Hay
- Associate Professor Rob Pensalfini
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Commendation for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Excellence:
Associate Professor Kate O’Brien – School of Chemical Engineering
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Commendation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning:
Tutor Trainers in Economics
- Dr Bruce Littleboy
- Mr Carl Sherwood
- Associate Professor Kam Tang
- Dr Frederique Bracoud
- Dr Bryan Morgan
Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning:
Clinical Science Lead Educators ​– Faculty of Medicine
- Dr Janet Clarkson
- Dr Sharon Darlington
- Dr Louise Green
- Dr Mary Kelleher
- Dr Cherri Ryan
- Dr Tammy Smith
The Everest Team – Â鶹ÊÓƵ Business School
- Dr Geoffrey Greenfield
- Dr Elizabeth Nichols
- Dr Gemma Irving
- Associate Professor April Wright
- Mr Ross Strong
- Dr Cle-Anne Gabriel
- Dr Christopher Leonardi – School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
Media: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Communications, communications@uq.edu.au, +61 7 3365 1120.
