Flinders Impact Awards
Celebrating Impact. With Purpose.
Recognising Impact. With Purpose.
The inaugural Flinders Impact Awards recognise the individuals and teams whose work is helping realise the ambitions of Agenda 2035 and creating meaningful impact for students, communities, industry, research, culture and society. Following a rigorous assessment process, 38 finalists have been selected from 81 nominations across eight award categories.
Recognise
Recognising the people and teams whose passion, innovation and commitment create lasting impact across our University and beyond.
Celebrate
Celebrating the achievements that strengthen our community and showcase the very best of Flinders.
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Inspire
Inspiring others through stories of excellence, collaboration and meaningful change.
Connect
Connecting individual and team achievements to the ambitions of Agenda 2035 and the future we are building together.
Eight ways to make impact
Student First
We put students at the heart of everything we do.
Our flexible, future focused education is purposefully design to empower students and accelerate careers.
Fast and Flexible
Agile by design, we move quickly and with purpose, always ready to embrace change, rise to challenges, and seize opportunities. We aim to be first, but will settle for best.
Research that Matters
We value innovative research, focused in key areas of strength, tackling questions that matter
and delivering solutions
that work.
Ethical Tech
We embrace advanced technologies and apply ethical data insights to enhance student learning, drive impactful research, and deliver operational excellence.
University for Industry
and Enterprise
We build close partnerships with business, industry, and the professions to deliver shared value and meaningful impact.
Here for Good
We are committed to building a fairer, healthier world for generations to come. We champion equity, sustainability, and wellbeing in all that we do, and make responsible decisions that will serve the long-term needs of students, our community, and society at large.
Vibrant Culture
We cultivate a thriving
community where ideas ignite and individuals flourish. A friendly,
supportive, and inclusive
culture - combined with an inspiring sense of place and shared connection to Country - brings out the very best in people.
Stronger Together
We get more done by working together - with industry, community, and each other.
We're proud to learn from Indigenous knowledge holders, who make our university stronger and our impact greater.
Student First
Dr Oluwatomilayo Omoya
College of Health and Enablement
Created the Flinders Mobile Clinic, combining hands-on student learning with accessible healthcare services for communities in need.
STEM Enrichment Academy Team
Claire Lenehan, Maria Parappilly, Richard Woodman
CSE, CMPH
Inspiring future STEM leaders through innovative programs that expand participation, confidence and career pathways across schools and communities.
Helen Harrison
College of Medicine and Public Health
Transforming physiology education through innovative teaching approaches that enhance student engagement, success and learning outcomes.
Business School MSR Working Group
Susannah Tideman, Eliza Oatway, Kirsty Kelly, Bruna Lanzoni, Daniel Kosmider, Vanja Pejanovic, Jessica Ingram, Jia Gardiner, Simone Baker, Toni Cavallaro, Kirsten Dierks
Used stakeholder insights to reshape Flinders Business School's identity, strengthening industry connection and student appeal.
Craig Croxford
VPCS
Developed the interactive campus map, improving accessibility, navigation and the student experience across Flinders campuses.
University for Industry and Enterprise
Medical Devices Partnering Program
Karen Reynolds, Stephen Blakeney, Alex Barker, Jodie Hobbs, John Nicoll, Tai-Jei, Debbie Cocks, Carolyn Ramsey
DVCR, CSE
Connecting research, healthcare and industry to transform innovative ideas into real-world medical solutions.
Phsyiotherapy Placement Support Academics
Matt Hocking, Jill Williams, Kelly Huxley
CHE
Creating innovative placement opportunities that strengthen student learning and improve healthcare outcomes.
Nilla Wen
DVCR
Building industry-engaged research pathways that connect doctoral students with real-world challenges and opportunities.
ARIAA Aged Care Collaborative
Holly Sparrow, Jacqueline Storey, Renee Jaine, Hannah Hartgers, Jodie Hillen, Rebecca Bilton, Tom Brennan
CHE
Driving innovation and collaboration to improve services and outcomes across Australia's aged care sector.
Research that Matters
End of Life Essentials Team
Dr Caroline Phelan, Claudia Virdun, Raechel Damarell, Vanessa Heading, Jane Durbridge, Megan Winsall, Brittny Stevens
CHE
Providing nationally recognised education that helps healthcare professionals deliver compassionate end-of-life care.
Health Equity Impact
Courtney Ryder, James Smith
CMPH
Generating research that informs policy and improves health outcomes for diverse and underserved communities.
Ben Wadham
College of Human Sciences and Culture
Influencing national policy and reform through impactful research focused on veteran wellbeing and institutional accountability.
Glaucoma Research Group
Dr Emmanuelle Souzeau, Jamie Craig, Karli Goodwin, Thi Thi Nguyen, Bronwyn Ridge, Lauren Bate, Kathrine Zamora-Alejo, Karen Hall, Radwan Ansaar, Lefta Leonardos
CMPH, CHE
Advancing world-leading research to improve the prevention, detection and treatment of glaucoma.
Danny Tsai
College of Medicine and Public Health
Improving healthcare outcomes through innovative research in antimicrobial stewardship and infectious disease management.
Vibrant Culture
Danielle Green
SDVCS
Creating inclusive and supportive environments where people feel valued, connected and empowered to thrive.
Library Archives and Special Collections
Mary Addyman, Kimberly Adams, Alison Peck, Veronika Tuza
VPCS
Celebrating Flinders' history through exhibitions and storytelling that foster connection, pride and belonging.
Megan Garcia
SDVCS
Building a welcoming ambassador community that encourages confidence, growth and a strong sense of belonging.
Andrew Makkink
College of Medicine and Public Health
Providing compassionate leadership that strengthens collaboration, resilience and team culture during times of change.
Lia Ferguson
SDVCS
Creating memorable events that celebrate achievement and bring the University community together.
Fast and Flexible
Australian Democracy Team
Rob Manwaring, Josh Sunman, Emily Foley, Tania Bawden
CBCLS, COS
Providing timely expert insights that help Australians understand key political and democratic issues.
Nicola Parkin
College of Medicine and Public Health
Enhancing postgraduate research education through innovative, flexible and student-focused learning experiences.
Office of Graduate Research
Lucy Lewis, Nicole Harris, Nilla Wen, Donna Gould, Louise Maxwell
DVCR
Expanding industry engagement opportunities that better prepare research students for future careers.
Lawrence James
SDVCS
Strengthening digital learning capabilities to support flexible, high-quality education experiences.
CMPH Onboarding Team
Hayley Anderson, Sasha Penglase, Kiley MacDonald, Jess Williams, Michael Brigante, Nina Mariani, Jorden Harrison, Sharelle Falzon, Paige MacDermot, Alessia Rotolo, Rachel Mayhead, Julia Soewarto, Emma Stringer
VPCS, CMPH, DVCR
Redesigning onboarding to help new staff feel connected, supported and ready to contribute.
Ethical Tech
Ian Moffat
College of Human Sciences and Culture
Applying innovative technology to support communities, Traditional Owners and complex investigative challenges.
Karl Sellmann
VPCS
Strengthening cybersecurity and digital governance to enable safe and responsible innovation.
Jeff Whiting
VPCS
Expanding advanced computing infrastructure that powers secure, world-class research and innovation.
Zakir Hossain
VPCS
Improving research systems through smart technology solutions that enhance efficiency and decision-making.
Here for Good
Wicked Problems Team
Professor Ian Goodwin-Smith, Tim Cavagnaro, Peta Pool, Sahar Faghidno, John Kandulu, Svetlana Bogomolova, Selina Tually, Ehsan Abedin, Andrew Cook, Gemma Wilson, Yaz Dedovic
CBCLS, DVCR, COS
Engaging thousands of Australians to explore solutions to complex social, environmental and economic challenges.
Rebecca Golley
College of Health and Enablement
Improving student wellbeing through nutrition initiatives that support healthier schools and communities.
Marinella Marmo
College of Business, Creative Arts, Law and Social Sciences
Driving awareness and action on modern slavery through innovative education and professional training.
José Estevez
College of Health and Enablement
Improving access to culturally safe eye care through partnerships with remote communities.
Diploma in Employment Pathways
Eileen Sweeney, Fiona Rilotta, Matthew Turnball, Sally Robinson, Chris Brebner, Nicole Edwards, Kate Gorrie
CHE, SDVCS
Expanding access to higher education through Australia's first university diploma for people with intellectual disability.
Stronger Together
Fiona Salmon
VPCS
Creating meaningful connections through art, collaboration and community engagement.
Ben Wadham
College of Human Sciences and Culture
Building partnerships that strengthen support, research and advocacy for veterans and their families.
Chris Brebner
SDVCS
Developing innovative partnerships that create new educational pathways and opportunities.
Career Readiness Team
Tracey Noah, Laetitia Perrot, Margaret Alexander, Travis Harriman, Barbara Doherty
SDVCS
Connecting students with employers and industry to improve career outcomes and employability.
Flinders Law School and Library Partnership
CBCLS, VPCS
Preparing students for the future through the successful introduction of legal AI technologies.
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