The many ways that staff at UTS are creating high quality learning experiences and outcomes for students was showcased at the 2025 Vice-Chancellor’s Learning and Teaching Ceremony on Monday 7 April.
Great teaching is fundamental to a university’s success, and our innovative and passionate learning and teaching community plays a vital role in delivering exceptional student experiences. Learning and teaching are human-centred practices, and I am proud of the calibre of teaching excellence demonstrated by colleagues across the university.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Andrew Parfitt
In his opening address, Vice-Chancellor Professor Andrew Parfitt described UTS as a connected and engaged university with deep roots in creativity and innovation. Regardless of external forces and their challenging impacts, our academic and professional staff lean in to find solutions and persist in envisaging a future that others can’t.
As we embrace the opportunities we are presented with in an increasingly technology-driven world, it’s wonderful to be working with staff who actively challenge assumptions and ways of doing things – creatively providing an exciting and empathetic environment in which our students can learn, develop and contribute to society.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Kylie Readman
In announcing the winners, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Kylie Readman noted the distinctive Tower (Building 1) awards, an iconic feature that was also adapted into an instantly recognisable fashion accessory at the Sydney Mardi Gras parade.
Award winners
Contribution to Social Impact and Learning and Teaching
Associate Professor Maxine Evers, Dr Genevieve Wilkinson, Dr Sacha Molitorisz, Crystal Meikle & Adjunct Professor Beth Patterson (Law)
Law students partnering with communities and industry for social good
Individual Teaching Award
Dr Saidul Islam (FEIT)
Real-world impact of research-driven learning: excellence in student learning
Individual Teaching Award
Dr Shanaka Herath (DAB)
Connecting disciplinary concepts with real-world planning policies and practices
Team Teaching Award
Professor Emma Power, Dr Erika Penney, Dr Peter Stubbs, Bronwyn Nolan, Dr Felicia Adinanto, Dr Helen Benson & Dr Lucinda Freeman (Health)
Bridging the interprofessional education gap in allied health
Academic Support Award (Highly Commended)
Professor Annette Gainsford, Katherine Attree & Sally McCarthy (Indigenous Teaching & Learning Team)
Leading the implementation of the IGA across UTS onshore Award courses
Student Experience Award
Associate Professor Nelson Ma (Business School)
Expanding the student learning experience through case competitions
Student Experience Award
Jason Do, Associate Professor Sam Ferguson, Dr Jaime Garcia, Sarah Rodriguez & Associate Professor Nabin Sharma (FEIT)
Transforming student experience and purpose through UTS Tech Festival
Student Experience Award
Dr Rosemary Sainty (Business School)
Inspiring the work integrated learning experience of management students
Student Experience (Highly commended) Dr Lisa-Angelique Lim, Associate Professor Amanda White, Dr Amara Atif, Chris Croese, Associate Professor James Wakefield, Dr Keith Heggart, Associate Professor Nicole Sutton, Ram Ramanathan, Dr Rina Dhillon, Dr Simone Faulkner & Professor Simon Buckingham Shum – fostering students’ belonging in multiple disciplines through personalised feedback
Course Innovation & Enhancement
Distinguished Professor Tracy Levett-Jones, Associate Professor Jacqueline Pich, Carolyn Antoniou, Sue Dean & Dr Samantha Jakimowicz (Faculty of Health)
Developing healthcare student’s empathy skills: The Virtual Empathy Museum
Citation recipients
2024 Australian Awards for University Teaching
Read more about Josh’s AAUT citation for creating impactful, research-led curriculum and how the team from Science enhanced the learning experience in their Medical Science and Advanced Science programs.
