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Recognition and opportunities

University of Melbourne Awards for Excellence

Celebrating excellence in contributions to teaching, student learning, mentoring and support

Each year, staff from a variety of disciplines and roles in the University are recognised for the excellence of their contributions to teaching, student learning, mentoring and support.

CONGRATULATIONS TO AWARD RECIPIENTS FOR 2012 – details>>

Each of the University of Melbourne’s University-wide awards is listed below. In addition to these, many Faculties and Schools also have internal award schemes, recognising excellence in teaching, and in teaching and learning support.

These awards are administered for the University by the CSHE. Nominations are called for in November each year.
Enquiries: CSHE Awards coordinator Dr Kelly Farrell kfarrell@unimelb.edu.au

Application cover sheet.

 

Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Building Graduate Attributes

  • Melbourne Citation for Building Academic Excellence
  • Melbourne Citation for Building Knowledge Across Disciplines

  • Melbourne Citation for Building Future Community Leaders

  • Melbourne Citation for Building Cultural Awareness
  • Melbourne Citation for Building Active Global Citizens

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Application guidelines for 2012

 

Recognising excellence in contributions to students' development of the University's graduate attributes through the New Generation Degrees.

Deadline extended to 14 March 2012

 

Rio Tinto Award for Excellence and Innovation in Indigenous Higher Education

 

Recognising excellence and innovation in the development of curriculum and higher education programs where the subject matter relates to Indigenous Australians.

Deadline extended to 14 March 2012

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Award for Outstanding Leadership of University Teaching

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Recognising outstanding contributions to student learning through leadership for excellence in University teaching.

Deadline extended to 14 March 2012

 

Barbara Falk Award for Teaching Excellence

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Recognising overall teaching excellence in the fields of: Arts; Education; Law; and Music.

Deadline extended to 14 March 2012

 

David White Award for Teaching Excellence

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Recognising overall teaching excellence in the fields of: Science; Health; Agriculture; and Veterinary Science.

Deadline extended to 14 March 2012

 

Edward Brown Award for Teaching Excellence

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Recognising overall teaching excellence in the fields of: Architecture; Engineering; and Economics, Commerce and Business.

Deadline extended to 14 March 2012

 

Award for Outstanding Research Higher Degree Supervision

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Recognising excellence in the supervision of research higher degree candidates, in any discipline.

Deadline extended to 14 March 2012

 

Patricia Grimshaw Awards for Mentor Excellence

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Recognising excellence in the mentoring of University colleagues, both professional and academic.

Deadline extended to 14 March 2012

 

Gerry Barretto Awards for Outstanding Student Services

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Recognising the outstanding contributions made by professional staff to the quality of students' University experience.

Deadline extended to 14 March 2012

 

Norman Curry Award for Innovation and Excellence in Educational Programs

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Recognising a wide variety of programs and initiatives, all of which demonstrate innovation and excellence in support of, and service to, teaching and learning.

Deadline extended to 14 March 2012