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2024 Unstoppable Awards

Teaching & Learning Stream

Winners and nominees for the 2024 Unstoppable Teaching & Learning Awards

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.

Unstoppable Early-Career Teaching Award

WINNER: Dr Kuan Liung Tan ꓲ UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences

"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 Kuan Liung Tan ꓲ UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences

Unstoppable Mid-Career Teaching Award

WINNER: Dr Aaron Davis ꓲ UniSA Creative

"Enhancing design education through inter-disciplinary approaches, transforming struggling courses and creating innovative work-integrated learning experiences that connect students with industry."

Dr Aaron Davis ꓲ UniSA Creative

Unstoppable Senior-Career Teaching Award

WINNER: 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."

Assoc. Prof Rhodora (Rhoda) Abadia ꓲ UniSA Online

Unstoppable Teaching Support Award

WINNER: 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."

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

Unstoppable Enhanced Learning Award

WINNER: Team – Neelu Sharma, John Gartland, Andrei Gostin, Caroline Man, Dr Kim Munro, Rebecca Somerfield, Anita Glocke, and Channel 44 ꓲ UniSA Creative

"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 – Neelu Sharma, John Gartland, Andrei Gostin, Caroline Man, Dr Kim Munro, and Rebecca Somerfield ꓲ UniSA Creative

Unstoppable Innovation Award

WINNER: 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

"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."

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

Unstoppable Partnership Award

WINNER: Team – Prof Rachael Vernon, Assoc. Prof Lemuel Pelentsov, Dr Angela Brown, Jenny Fereday, Michelle Kennedy, and Michael Folly ꓲ UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences

"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."

Team – Prof Rachael Vernon, Assoc. Prof Lemuel Pelentsov, Dr Angela Brown, Jenny Fereday, Michelle Kennedy, and Michael Folly ꓲ UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences

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