2024 Student-Led Teaching Awards
We are proud to announce the winners of the Student-Led Teaching Awards for 2024!
We received over 200 nominations across all categories and colleges for the Student-Led Teaching Awards (SLTAs) this year. SLTAs are a way for us as students to recognise and raise the profile of teaching at Flinders University while celebrating good practice. This student-run award celebrates the best student learning experiences across the University and the staff that make it possible. Students have determined the categories, nominated the lecturers, and selected the winners. Submit a nomination for any staff you think should be recognised!
Winners were decided by a student panel in late October.
the University Ducks
The best nomination across all the Colleges is awarded the ‘University Ducks’ (like Dux… it’s a terrible pun but an excellent bronze duck statue). This award is given to the educator who not only has provided an outstanding student experience in their College – it is the outstanding experience for the whole University. We’re proud to announce that the 2024 University Ducks goes to:
Dr Helen Harrison (College of Medicine and Public Health)
College Student-Led Teaching Award
1 per College (Total of 6) open to all teaching staff. This award is given to educators who provide an outstanding student experience in their College.
College of Business, Government and Law
Winner: Dr Samantha Kontra
Honourable Mention: Dr Jeremy Ryder, Dr Leoni Connah
College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Winner: Dr Annabelle Neall
Honourable Mention: Dr Chido Alozie, Dr Trudy Sweeney, Dr Georgina Maddox
College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Winner: Dr Micaela Pattinson
Honourable Mention: Dr Sarah Peters, Associate Professor Catherine Kevin
College of Medicine and Public Health
Winner: Dr Helen Harrison
Honourable Mention: Professor Voula Gaganis, Dr Mohit Shahi
College of Nursing and Health Science
Winner: Dr Frank Guerriero
Honourable Mention: Jill Williams, Professor Sebastian Doeltgen, Chloe Mora-Garces
College of Science and Engineering
Winner: Dr Afrooz Bayat
Honourable Mention: Associate Professor Ilka Wallis
Teaching Assistant (TA) that Saved the Day
This is a whole of University award to recognise the special role of teaching assistants, tutors, demonstrators, supervised study leaders, etc. in creating the student learning environment and to acknowledge exceptional work in offering guidance and support to students which teaching assistants do.
Winner: Elyse Beavis, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Honourable Mentions: Laura Crowe-Owen (College of Medicine and Public Health) and Tisha Beasley (College of Education, Psychology and Social Work)
Most Supportive Supervisor
A University-wide award for staff supervising a dissertation (Bachelor’s thesis, Honours, Masters or PhD level) or research project. A way to celebrate supervisors who provided exceptional guidance and support, helped student progression and achievement and brought students into the community of scholars in a meaningful way.
Winners: Professor Beverley Clarke and Professor susanne Schech (Joint winners), College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences and Dr Fiona Rillotta, college of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Honourable Mentions: Professor Youhong Tang (College of Science and Engineering), Associate Professor Tully Barnett (College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences).
Innovation in Digital Teaching
This award recognises staff members who have shown exceptional skills in utilising digital platforms for teaching, engaging students as active participants in their learning, and creating online spaces for student-staff interactions. These individuals demonstrate innovative approaches to online teaching and have made a significant impact on student engagement and collaboration. Their efforts have contributed to a more interactive and inclusive learning environment.
Winner: Charissa Tarzia, College of Business, Government and LAw.
Honourable Mention: Dr Georgina MAddox (College of Education, PSychology and Social Work).
Outstanding Wellbeing and Student Support Award
The Wellbeing and Student Support Award celebrates academic staff members who prioritise and promote student wellbeing. This award acknowledges the exceptional efforts of educators who go beyond their role to support the mental, emotional, and physical health of their students.
Winner: Tahlia Johnson, College of Nursing and Health Science.
Honourable Mention: Dr Helen Carter (College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, and Catherine Linnett-Young (College of Nursing and Health Sciences).
previous winners
Click on the links below to find out previous winner of the SLTAs
2023 Student-Led Teaching Awards
