The University of Queensland continues its success in being recognised for having Australia’s best teachers, adding two more national teaching awards to its portfolio.
UQ won two Australian Learning and Teaching Council Awards for Teaching Excellence, announced by Professor Richard Johnstone, Executive Director of the Australian Learning and Teaching Council.
The result brings the University’s national teaching awards and citations to 53, and cements UQ’s record of winning more national awards for teaching than any other Australian university since the national awards system began in 1997.
UQ Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) Professor Deborah Terry congratulated the winners, whose accolades illustrate the high standard of teaching excellence at UQ.
“This result is testament to UQ’s award-winning teaching and learning staff whose tireless work continues to top the nation,” Professor Terry said.
“UQ’s teachers have dominated the awards since their inception and continue to position the University at the forefront of academic distinction, providing UQ graduates with the skills and training to further their careers.
“The University of Queensland prides itself on its ongoing academic success, with its state-of-the-art teaching programs and innovative learning techniques constantly being revised to meet the changing workforce.”
The 2008 winners are both recipients of a 2007 UQ-wide teaching excellence award.
The prizes to UQ total $50,000 ($25,000 each)
The 2008 winners are:
• Awards for Teaching Excellence
– Dr Marie-Louise Dick (Priority Area 2008 – Work Integrated Learning)
As an inspirational and innovative teacher within the School of Medicine, Dr Dick has ensured the general practice course within UQ's Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program remains in touch with community expectations as well as the learning needs of individual students.
– Dr Lisa Nissen (Early Career)
Dr Nissen, of the School of Pharmacy, was the 2002 Young Pharmacist of the Year. As an outstanding communicator, Dr Nissen has a flair for explaining complex information in simple terms.
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