UQ salutes teaching excellence

The University 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 Teaching 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.

“UQ’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.”

Teaching 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 here, and is designed to give staff opportunities to network and discuss contemporary teaching and learning.

Winners of the 2018 UQ Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (videos below)

Award for Teaching Excellence:

Dr Kay Colthorpe – School of Biomedical Sciences

Dr Kay Colthorpe from The University of Queensland on Vimeo.

Award for Programs that Enhance Learning:

UQ Drama: Building Pathways to Creative Careers – School of Communication and Arts

• Dr Stephen Carleton
• Dr Bernadette Cochrane
• Dr Chris Hay
• Associate Professor Rob Pensalfini

UQ Drama from The University of Queensland on Vimeo.

Commendation for Teaching Excellence:

Associate Professor Kate O’Brien – School of Chemical Engineering

Associate Professor Kate O'Brien from The University of Queensland on Vimeo.

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 – UQ 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: UQ Communications, communications@uq.edu.au, +61 7 3365 1120.