The College Research Awards celebrate excellence, leadership, and innovation in research, supervision, and collaboration. These awards recognise individuals whose contributions strengthen the research culture of the College, support the success of higher degree by research (HDR) students, and foster meaningful partnerships that create lasting impact.
The awards are designed to acknowledge a broad range of achievements, including:
- Excellence in HDR Supervision: Recognising supervisors who provide exceptional guidance, support, and professional development opportunities for HDR students, leading to successful completions and outstanding student outcomes.
- Outstanding Contribution to Research Culture: Honouring researchers who demonstrate leadership in building a strong, inclusive, and supportive research environment through mentoring, collaboration, and initiatives that enable collective success.
- New External Partnerships: Celebrating researchers who have recently initiated promising collaborations with industry, government, business, or community partners, with the potential to translate research into real-world impact and align with strategic research priorities.
Together, these awards highlight the diverse ways in which researchers contribute to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and enhancing the research reputation of the College.
