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Australian Awards for University Teaching

Watch the 2020 Australian Awards for University Teaching now. The announcement is presented by UA Chair Professor Deborah Terry and Awards Director Professor Angela Carbone.

Agenda:
Welcome
1:58​ Overview of AAUT Assessment Process
4:34​ Announcement of Citations recipients
5:42​ Announcement of Program Awards recipients
7:30​ Announcement of Teaching Awards recipients
9:35​ Announcement of Teacher of the Year recipient
9:57​ Teacher of the Year video
12:13​ Announcement of Career Achievement Award recipient
13:21​ Thank you

About AAUT

The Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) were established in 1997 by the Australian Government to celebrate and reward excellence in university teaching. Since then, the Awards have become a valued form of recognition for university educators Australia wide.

The AAUT recognise the impact that educators have on the learning and teaching experiences and outcomes of university students. They celebrate and reward programs and practices that support students and enhance learning. They promote excellence in learning and teaching in all aspects of higher education. Recipients, with the support of their institutions, contribute to systemic change in learning and teaching through the ongoing sharing and dissemination of knowledge. This year, there are four Award types promoting and recognising excellence in learning and teaching.

Although, universities are being drastically affected by the global COVID19 disruption, the government recognises the vital role of they in our communities: educating our students, developing the workforce for the future, and continuing to develop new knowledge through our research.

To recognise the extraordinary work of our academics who are making major adjustments to their courses and taking on tasks beyond normal duties, Universities Australia (UA) have decided to continue to offer its awards scheme in 2020. This will ensure that the incredible efforts of our academics will not go unnoticed. We acknowledge the difficult circumstances the sector is facing, but encourage you to support your academics to reflect on their creativity, innovation and leadership under this period of uncertainty.

2020 AAUT Key Dates

TasksDates
Nominee RegistrationMonday 24 August to Wednesday 9 September 2020 (extended)
Submission UploadMonday 14 to 25 September 2020
Notification of OutcomeWednesday 15 February 2021
UA AnnouncementWednesday 24 February 2021, 4pm AEDT
AAUT Awards CeremonyWednesday 2 June 2021

2021 AAUT Key Dates

TasksDates
Nominee RegistrationMonday 16 to Friday 27 August 2021
Submission UploadMonday 6 to Friday 17 September 2020

Contact Details

AAUT Awards Team [email protected]

Award Types

Citations for outstanding contributions to student learning (Citations)

Citations recognise and reward the diversity of contributions made by individuals and teams to the quality of student learning. They are awarded to individuals or teams who have contributed to the quality of student learning in a specific area of responsibility over a sustained period, whether they are academic staff, general staff, sessional staff or institutional associates.

In 2020, up to 100 citations will be awarded across the following seven categories:

  • Biological Sciences, Health and Related Studies (including Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Medical Sciences and Nursing, etc.)
  • Early Career (for teachers with less than five years cumulative experience teaching in higher education institutions)
  • Humanities and the Arts
  • Law, Economics, Business and Related Studies
  • Neville Bonner Award for Indigenous Education (individuals who must demonstrate their contribution to Indigenous education)
  • Physical Sciences and Related Studies (including Architecture, Building and Planning, Engineering, Computing and Information Science)
  • Social and Behavioural Sciences (including Psychology and Education)

Maximum of six Citation submissions per institution.

Awards for programs that enhance learning (Program Awards)

Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning recognise learning and teaching programs or services that make innovative and outstanding contributions to student learning and/or the quality of the student experience. They are awarded to programs and services that have set high standards for education support in Australian universities.

In 2020, one award will be given in each of the following categories (six awards in total):

  • Widening participation
  • Educational Partnerships and collaborations with other organisations
  • Innovation in curriculum design and pedagogy practice
  • Postgraduate education
  • Student experiences and learning support services
  • Global citizenship and internationalisation

Maximum of two Program Awards submissions per institution across all categories.

Awards for teaching excellence (Teaching Awards)

Awards for Teaching Excellence recognise Australia’s most outstanding university teachers or teaching teams who have demonstrated excellence, leadership and sustained commitment to teaching and learning in higher education. Teaching Awards reward the enrichment of student experiences and the improvement of learning outcomes through innovation and the delivery of quality teaching over a sustained period.

In 2020, one award will be given across each of the following categories (seven awards in total):

  • Biological Sciences, Health and Related Studies (including Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Medical Sciences and Nursing, etc.)
  • Early Career (for teachers with less than five years cumulative experience teaching in higher education institutions)
  • Humanities and the Arts
  • Law, Economics, Business and Related Studies
  • Neville Bonner Award for Indigenous Education (individuals who must demonstrate their contribution to Indigenous education)
  • Physical Sciences and Related Studies (including Architecture, Building and Planning, Engineering, Computing and Information Science)
  • Social and Behavioural Sciences (including Psychology and Education)

Maximum of three Teaching Awards submissions per institution across all categories.

Award for Australian University Teacher of the Year

The Award for Australian University Teacher of the Year is the premier university teaching award. Among the Teaching Award recipients, one individual with an exceptional record of advancing student learning, educational leadership and scholarly contribution to learning and teaching will be awarded the Award for Australian University Teacher of the Year.

In selecting the recipient of the Award for Australian University Teacher of the Year, particular attention is given to the evidence demonstrating advanced skills in evaluation and reflective practice; participation in and contribution to professional activities related to learning and teaching; coordination, management and the leadership of courses and student learning; publication of research related to teaching; and demonstration of leadership through activities that have broad influence on the profession.

How to Nominate

Each nominee is required to prepare a submission consisting of a written statement, and relevant supporting documents. This submission is referred to as a “nomination” Once completed, the Institutional Contact Officer (ICO) is responsible for the online submission of all nominations for their institution. The ICO will be notified of the award outcomes via email.

Eligible Institutions and ICOs

Nomination is open to academic, general and sessional staff (full-time or fractional, continuing or contract) of an Australian institution. Only those institutions listed in Table A and Table B of the Higher Education Support Act (2003) are eligible to nominate for the AAUT.

All nominations must be submitted by your Institutional Contact Officer (ICO). The ICO is the central point of contact for all AAUT related matters. Click here for the updated ICOs list from the eligible institutions.

2020 AAUT Nomination information packs

  • Program Overview
  • Citation Nomination Instructions
  • Citation Nomination Form
  • Program Award Nomination Instructions
  • Program Award Nomination Form
  • Teaching Award Nomination Instructions
  • Teaching Award Nomination Form
  • Quick Reference

Resources for Nominees

  • 2019 Assessors Tips on Writing a Successful Application
  • AAUTN Mentoring Scheme
  • Tips for writing Citations by SA/NT PEN (coming soon)
  • The Impact Management Planning and Evaluation Ladder (IMPEL)
  • Tips for Completing Citation, Teaching and Program Award Applications by Curtin University
  • Teaching Award Support: Best Practice Exemplars from NSW/ACT Promoting Excellence Network
  • The Hidden Side of a Teaching Award Application

2020 SANTPEN UPLIFT WORKSHOP

We would like to thank you South Australia and Northern Territory Promoting Excellence Network (SANTPEN) for sharing their Uplift workshop video links.

  • Opening session: Professor Angela Carbone (AAUT)
  • Individual Citation recipient: Professor Kate Douglas (Flinders University)
  • Team Citation recipient: Mrs Tamra Ulpen (University of SA)
  • Evidence & Narrative: Dr Gavin Sanderson (University of SA) and Dr Francis Ben (Tabor Adelaide)
  • Assessors Panel: Dr Bopelo Boitshwarelo (Charles Darwin University), Dr Gavin Sanderson (University of SA) and Dr Francis Ben (Tabor Adelaide)

News and Events

On Wednesday 24 February 2021, 4pm AEDT, Universities Australia (UA) will make a formal announcement regarding the 2020 Australian Awards for University Teaching on this webpage.  The announcement will be presented by UA Chair Professor Deborah Terry and Awards Director Professor Angela Carbone.

Agenda 

  • Welcome
  • Overview of AAUT Assessment Process
  • Announcement of Citations recipients
  • Announcement of Program Awards recipients
  • Announcement of Teaching Awards recipients
  • Announcement of Teacher of the Year recipient
  • Announcement of Career Achievement Award recipient
  • Thank you

2020 AAUT Newsletters

The AAUT Newsletters are available to download:

  • AAUT Newsletter #1 – 7 April 2020
  • AAUT Newsletter #2 – 4 May 2020
  • AAUT Newsletter #3 – 1 June 2020
  • AAUT Newsletter #4 – 1 July 2020
  • AAUT Newsletter #5 – 3 August 2020
  • AAUT Newsletter #6 – 1 September 2020
  • AAUT Newsletter #7 – 1 October 2020
  • AAUT Newsletter #8 – 2 November 2020
  • AAUT Newsletter #9 – 1 December 2020
  • AAUT Newsletter #10 – 25 January 2021

2019 AAUT Newsletters

The 2019 AAUT Newsletters are available to download:

  • AAUT Newsletter #1 – 20 March 2019
  • AAUT Newsletter #2 – 15 May 2019
  • AAUT Newsletter #3 – 7 June 2019
  • AAUT Newsletter #4 – 2 July 2019
  • AAUT Newsletter #5 – 5 August 2019
  • AAUT Newsletter #6 – 2 September 2019
  • AAUT Newsletter #7 – 2 October 2019
  • AAUT Newsletter #8 – 12 November 2019
  • AAUT Newsletter #9 – 6 December 2019
  • AAUT Newsletter #10 – 20 December 2019
  • AAUT Newsletter #11 – 20 January 2020
  • AAUT Newsletter #12 – 2 March 2020

Past Award Recipients (2012 to 2019)

AAUT Video Series

We are delighted to have the recipients of the 2019 and 2018 Australian Awards for University Teacher of the Year (AAUTY), sharing their journey of winning the awards and some encouragement to the aspiring applicants.

2019 AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY TEACHER OF THE YEAR
2019 AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY TEACHER OF THE YEAR
The Psychology of Criminal Justice, The University of Queensland
Professor Blake McKimmie, Professor Barbara Masser and Professor Mark Horswill transforms student learning by using a novel dramatic narrative to engage and motivate students to engage in evidence-based learning practices throughout the semester. Click here for the video link.

Watch 2019 AAUTY: The Psychology of Criminal Justice’s video
Transcript
Read team profile here.

AAUT INTERVIEW AT UA CONFERENCE DINNER

2019 Australian University Teacher of the Year: The Psychology of Criminal Justice 

Click here to watch Professor Blake McKimmie’s interview.

2018 AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Watch 2018 AAUTY: Kevin’s video
Transcript
Read Kevin’s profile here.

Past Award Booklets

  • 2019 Awards Ceremony Booklet
  • 2018 Awards Ceremony Booklet
  • 2017 Awards Ceremony Booklet
  • 2017 Citations Ceremony Booklet
  • 2016 Awards Ceremony Booklet
  • 2016 Citations Ceremony Booklet
  • 2012 – 2015 Awards Recipients List
  • 2012 – 2015 Citations Recipients List
  • 1997 – 2018 Teacher of the year

Award Ceremonies

We are delighted that the following institutions are hosting a joint state based ceremony to celebrate the successful citation recipients in 2019-2020.

  • New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory: Host by Australian Catholic University.
  • Queensland: Host by The University of Queensland
  • Victoria/Tasmania: Host by Swinburne University of Technology
  • More details to come
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