University teachers have been recognised at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s ceremony held last night (2 November).
said the awards ceremony, held at , celebrated teaching and learning practices that engaged and inspired students.
“At ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, our goal is to create highly sought-after graduates equipped with the necessary intellectual leadership, personal and professional skills to succeed in life,” Professor Lu said.
“It is an honour to acknowledge such a motivated group of teachers and I thank them for their dedication to ensuring our students have an exceptional learning experience.”
This year, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø presented five individuals with Awards for Teaching Excellence and one group with a Commendation for Programs that Enhance Learning.
Four teachers were also recognised with Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning and another teacher received a Commendation in the same category.
said the award recipients had developed high-quality teaching practices and created inspirational learning environments for students.
“For us to continue producing high quality graduates, we must continue to keep students at the heart of what we do, which is what these awards are really about,” Professor Wright said.
“Our strong industry connections and innovative approaches to teaching and learning produce an engaging and well-rounded learning environment.”
The awards are a highlight of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s (2 November – 6 November), a program of events designed to showcase teaching at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.
Winners of the 2015 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Awards for Teaching Excellence:
2015 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø commendations for Programs that Enhance Learning:
2015 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning:
Dr Saiied Aminossadati, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
Dr Lance Newey, School of Business
Professor Kenneth Pakenham, School of Psychology
Dr Judith Seaboyer, School of Communication and Arts
2015 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Commendation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
Dr Nicole Hartley, School of Business
2015 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Awards for Teaching Excellence Finalists
Associate Professor Ravi Pappu, School of Business
Associate Professor Diann Eley, School of Medicine
Associate Professor Roslyn Petelin, School of Communicaiton and Arts
2015 Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning Finalists
Master of Energy Studies, Professor Paul Lant, Faculty of Engineering Architecture and Information Technology
Bootcamp, Dr Scott Downman, School of Communication and Arts
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Media: Casey Fung, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Communications, c.fung@uq.edu.au, +61 (07) 3346 7887
