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Australian Awards for University Teaching

“National teaching awards make a huge contribution to raising awareness and recognition for staff who support student learning” – ICO, 2018 AAUT round.

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.

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 2019, up to 100 citations will be awarded across the following four categories:

  • Approaches to teaching and/or the support of learning that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn.
  • Development of curricula, resources or services that reflect a command of the field.
  • Evaluation practices that bring about improvements in teaching and learning.
  • Innovation, leadership or scholarship that has influenced and enhanced learning and teaching and/or the student experience.

Maximum of six Citation submissions per institution and the maximum number awarded to each institution is four.

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 2019, 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 2019, 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.

Key Dates

 TasksDates
ICO Account ID
Awards Portal Nomination Submission Instructions
Phase 1 Awards Portal Technical Support opens (10.00am AEDT)		Friday 9th August 2019
Phase 1: Nominee registration opens Monday 12th August 2019, 8.00am AEDT
 Phase 1
• Nominee Registration closes
• Awards Portal Technical Support closes (6.00pm AEDT)		 Friday 23rd August 2019, 11:59pm AEDT
 Phase 2
• Submission Upload opens
• Awards Portal Technical Support opens (10.00am AEDT)		 Monday 2nd September 2019, 8.00am AEDT
 Phase 2
• Submission Upload closes
• Awards Portal Technical Support closes (6.00pm AEDT)		 Friday 13th September 2019, 11:59pm AEDT
 Notification of Outcome January 2020
 AAUT Awards Ceremony Tuesday, 25th February 2020

AAUT NOMINATION

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). Click here for the updated ICO List from the eligible institutions.

2019 AAUT INFORMATION PACKS

For instructions on how to submit your nomination, please download the relevant information pack:

Resources for nominees

Past Award Recipients (2012 to 2018)

NEWS AND EVENTS

2019 AAUT Newsletters

The AAUT Newsletters are available to download:

2019 Award Ceremonies

2018 AAUT Awards Presentation Ceremony was held at National Convention Centre Canberra.

All state-based award ceremonies have now been held to recognise the achievements of the 2018 Citation Recipients. We would like to thank everyone involved in organising and running them, in particular the DVCAs who advocated for the running of these ceremonies.

  • New South Wales – Organised by Western Sydney University
  • Queensland – Organised by Griffith University
  • South Australia/Northern Territory – Organised by SANTPEN (South Australia and Northern Territory Promoting Excellence Network)
  • Victoria/Tasmania – Organised by Deakin University
  • Western Australia – Organised by Edith Cowan University

CONTACT DETAILS

AAUT Awards Team aaut@swin.edu.au
Awards Portal (technical queries) support@sparkplus.com.au or 02 8007 4553.

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