University of Melbourne Awards for Excellence
Award for Outstanding Research Higher Degree Supervision
A University-wide award, recognising excellence in the supervision of research higher degree candidates, in any discipline.
Award recipients are acknowledged for their outstanding achievements across the various dimensions of excellence in supervision: the extent and range of their supervision activities; the positive outcomes for their students; their respect and support for students as individuals; their support for students’ career development; and their broader contribution to the development of supervisory practice within their faculties or across the University.
This award was introduced in 2006. It is a named award, named each year in honour of a leading University researcher and supervisor, past or continuing, in a field related to the award recipient's research area.
The University confers one Award for Research Higher Degree Supervision annually.
The award includes a trophy and a grant of $25,000.
Honour Roll
2013 |
Professor Mary WlodekMelbourne School of Graduate Research Mary Wlodek has made outstanding and sustained contributions to the supervision of Research Higher Degree (RHD) students. As Deputy Dean, Melbourne School of Graduate Research (MSGR) she provides training to New and Experienced RHD Supervisors on policies, procedures and best practice to support our graduate researchers to successful completion. Mary has also led policy development and implementation to enhance RHD supervision and outcomes. Importantly, as a Professor in the Department of Physiology Mary is well known for her outstanding mentorship of RHD students to success in scholarships, travel grants, awards, first author publications, timely completions and fellowships and academic positions. She has championed our junior academics (graduate researchers, early career researchers) through convening roles the Start of Career and Early Career Workshops. |
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2012 |
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The Lyn Yates AwardRead about Professor Lyn Yates |
Associate Professor David BeckettMelbourne Graduate School of Education |
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The Peter Doherty AwardRead about Professor Peter Doherty |
Professor Stephen KentDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology |
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2011 |
The Frank Larkins AwardRead about Professor Frank Larkins |
Professor Mark ElgarDepartment of Zoology, Faculty of Science |
2010 |
The Peter McPhee AwardRead about Professor Peter McPhee |
Professor Kate Darian-SmithHistorical Studies, Faculty of Arts |
2009 |
The Barbara Evans AwardRead about Professor Barbara Evans |
Professor Rachel WebsterPhysics, Faculty of Science |
2008 |
The John McKennzie AwardRead about Professor John McKenzie |
Professor Gordon LynchPhysiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences |
2007 |
The Malcolm Smith AwardRead about Professor Malcolm Smith |
Professor Tim LindseyMelbourne Law School |
2006 |
The Jim Pittard AwardRead about Emeritus Professor Jim Pittard |
Associate Professor Philip BatterhamDepartment of Genetics / Bio 21, Faculty of Sciencein the area of Genetics of Insecticide Resistance – more |