Teaching & Learning Stream
Teaching & Learning Stream
In 2024, a total of 43 nominations were received, featuring both individual contributors and collaborative teams from various academic and professional units.
The winners were announced at a special celebration event on December 3rd, where the University community gathered to recognise these unstoppable teaching and learning excellence.
Dr Stephanie Mallen ꓲ UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance
Dr Kuan Liung Tan ꓲ UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences
Ebony Proud ꓲ UniSA Creative
Dr John Pike ꓲ UniSA Education Futures
Lisa Cooper (Parker) ꓲ UniSA Justice & Society
Dr Constance Lee ꓲ UniSA Justice & Society; nominated by Communications and Marketing Unit
Dr Sisi Liu ꓲ UniSA Online
Dr Udara Ranasinghe Ranawalage ꓲ UniSA STEM
"Transforming health services education through practical, technology-enhanced teaching, combining real-world applications with innovative AI integration, resulting in significantly improved student outcomes and industry-ready graduates."
Dr John Arnold ꓲ UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance
Dr Erin Lousberg ꓲ UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences
Dr Aaron Davis ꓲ UniSA Creative
Sharron Jones ꓲ UniSA Education Futures
Dr Michelle Fernando ꓲ UniSA Justice & Society
Saira Saqib ꓲ UniSA Online
Dr Faisal Ahammed ꓲ UniSA STEM
"Enhancing design education through inter-disciplinary approaches, transforming struggling courses and creating innovative work-integrated learning experiences that connect students with industry."
Dr Ben Sellar ꓲ UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance
Prof Nicholas Procter ꓲ UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences
Dr Sally Lewis ꓲ UniSA Creative
Dr Frances Wyld ꓲ UniSA Justice & Society
Assoc. Prof Rhodora (Rhoda) Abadia ꓲ UniSA Online
"A pioneering leader in online education transforms STEM and education curricula through innovative digital solutions including VR simulations and 24-hour exams, while her student-centred approach combining video feedback and learning analytics achieves exceptional outcomes."
Narelle Chong ꓲ UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences
Dr Scott Coussens ꓲ UniSA Justice & Society
Matt Golotta ꓲ UniSA Justice & Society; nominated by Communications and Marketing Unit
Dr Sam Gleadhill ꓲ UniSA Online
Team – Prof Tom Raimondo, Dr Grant Wigley, Dr Jo Zucco, Dr Douglas Kelly, Assoc. Prof Stewart Von Itzstein, Dr Anisha Fernando, Karla Gotting, Cristina Garcia, Rhiannon Silverlock, Andy Te, Amy Abela, and Ben Kernich (BIP) ꓲ UniSA STEM
" 'Reboot & Refresh' program transformed IT student support through targeted 6-week intensive sessions, engaging over 140 at-risk students and significantly improving retention through collaborative, data-driven interventions and personalised support."
Kate Lamb ꓲ UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance
Shiao-Lan Chou ꓲ UniSA Business
Annabel Axford ꓲ UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences
Team – Neelu Sharma, John Gartland, Andrei Gostin, Caroline Man, Dr Kim Munro, Rebecca Somerfield, Anita Glocke, and Channel 44 ꓲ UniSA Creative
Dr Michele Jarldorn ꓲ UniSA Justice & Society
Dr Hannah Edwards ꓲ UniSA Online
"Creating the real-world experience through student-led TV production with Channel 44, from set design to broadcast-ready episodes, transforming classroom learning into industry-ready professional practice."
Team – Dr Anna Philips, Dr Helen Banwell, Sarah McMullen-Roach, Emma Hiscock, Assoc. Prof Gisela Van Kessel (UO), and Dr Caroline Fryer ꓲ UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance
Team – Stan Astachnowicz, Peter Stevens (EPU), Sam Stengert (IMO), Leanne Steele (IMO), Rachael Palcini, Nicole Durkay, and Tracey Johnson (TIU) ꓲ UniSA Business
Team – Dr Angela Brown, Kassie Daw, Sharon Rance, Dr Julie Fleet, Brennan Foot (TIU), and Charlotte Rose (TIU) ꓲ UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences
Assoc. Prof Fanke Peng ꓲ UniSA Creative
Team – Dr Nazz Oldham, Alison Nelligan, Michelle Anderson, Barry Tarr, Anne Brady-Clark, Barbie Clutterbuck, Dr Michelle Jager, and Teresa Cain ꓲ UniSA Education Futures
Assoc. Prof Caroline Ellison and Dejana Graziano ꓲ UniSA Justice & Society
Dr Annabel Marsh ꓲ UniSA Online
Team – Dino Rossi (EPU), Assoc. Prof Stewart Von Itzstein, Dr Jo Zucco, Cristina Garcia, Prof Tom Raimondo, Alison Heinrich of STM, and Tania Kanellos (RGY) ꓲ Enterprise Partnerships Unit
"The Aboriginal Pathway Program team delivers culturally responsive education across five South Australian locations, using hybrid-flexible learning and Aboriginal knowledges to transform higher education access for Aboriginal students."
Katherine Guerrero ꓲ UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance
Team – Prof Rachael Vernon, Assoc. Prof Lemuel Pelentsov, Dr Angela Brown, Prof Jenny Fereday, Michael Folly, and Michelle Kennedy (ALH) ꓲ UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences
Dr Julie Nichols ꓲ UniSA Creative
Team – Matthew Atkinson, Dr Paula Zito, and Joanna Bouyesi (ALH) ꓲ UniSA Justice & Society
"The Clinical Placement Collaborative partners with local health networks to provide 150 additional nursing placements closer to home, addressing healthcare workforce shortages and enhancing student learning outcomes across South Australia."