A University of Queensland lecturer has received a major international teaching award for her work helping thousands of students to succeed on the global stage.
Dr Miriam Moeller said she was “humbled and delighted” to receive the award from Universitas 21 - a network of 28 world-leading, research-intensive universities during their annual global forum being held at UQ in Brisbane this week.
Dr Moeller’s teaching and research in global human resources and international business management helps students prepare to live and work internationally – both those coming into Australia and those heading overseas after graduation.
About one million Australians live and work abroad and Dr Moeller said her courses aimed to prepare graduates for the challenges as well as the rewards.
"Students often hear that the world is their oyster, and they should grasp international job opportunities,” Dr Moeller said.
“The reality is graduates need to be equipped to understand and manage the complexities of relocating internationally to pursue their career ambitions.”
UQ Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry said Dr Moeller’s work has benefited thousands of students and was an inspiring example of how teaching can have a global impact.
“As a global top 50 university, it’s critical that we equip our students with the confidence and skills to work anywhere – both in Australia and around the world,” Professor Terry said.
Dr Moeller has taught more than 2,600 students in disciplines including International Business, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Engineering, Tourism, Psychology, Finance and more, in almost 10 years at UQ.
Her courses in International HR Management and Global Business Management are designed to help students develop practical skills and connections with mobility mentors while providing resources to assist with the transition to the global job markets.
“When I envision UQ graduates, I see voyagers carrying a ‘suitcase’ filled with a collection of knowledge and skills to help make the most of their degree and pursue a world of opportunities,” Dr Moeller said.
UQ Master of Global Management graduate Katherine Butcher credits Dr Moeller with helping her to overcome barriers and succeed internationally.
“Miriam personalised my learning experience to support my aspirations to work in the international biotech sector,” Ms Butcher said.
“I am now doing just that - working in Paris as a Global Medical Relations Manager for an international organisation.”
Dr Moeller said she is a third-generation expat and something of a ‘cultural chameleon’, having taught in three universities spanning two countries.
“I have always lived with global mobility - now I study it and I am passionate about teaching my students how to enjoy their international journey,” Dr Moeller said.
“I want to make sure that if my students are presented with an international opportunity, they don’t shy away from it.
“I always encourage them to be curious and courageous – to think about every interaction with new people and cultures as an opportunity to learn and grow and to make a bigger impact.”
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