Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in HDR Supervision

The recipient of the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Supervision is acknowledged for their outstanding achievements across the various dimensions of excellence in supervision.

The award recipient is acknowledged across the various dimensions of excellence in supervision:

the extent and range of their supervision activities
the positive outcomes for their students
their respect and support for students as individuals
their support for students’ career development
their broader contribution to the development of supervisory practice within their College or across the University.

The winner of the award will be presented with a Certificate of Excellence in Higher Degree by Research Supervision and will receive a prize of $5000. The prize money may be used to support any project related to the recipient’s career development or academic work, including conference attendance and supervision. The recipient is recognised as a leader in their field and will be required to engage with other academic staff by providing up to three seminars or workshops for their College, or the university during the year following the award in consultation with the Office of Graduate Research.

For further information about the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in HDR Supervision refer to the Recognition of Service, Donation, Significant Contributions or Personal Achievement.

HDR Student Nomination Form

Eligibility

Eligibility for the individual award includes all research active academic staff (continuing, contract and academic status) on the Register of Higher Degree by Research Supervisors with at least one timely principal supervisor completion in the previous five-year cycle.

Applicants need to have completed the requirements of the HDR Supervisor Development Program within the previous two years, as required by the Register of HDR Supervisors. Award winners will not be eligible for re-nomination.

Selection criteria

In assessing applications, the Selection Committee will take into account evidence of claims against the nominated criteria.

Excellence across the various dimensions of supervision: the extent and range of supervision activities; the positive outcomes for HDR students; their respect and support for HDR students as individuals.
High quality support for students' research and career development.
Evidence of expertise in supervision, including professional development within the previous two years.
Contribution to the development of excellent supervisory practices by others within Colleges, or the University as a whole, or nationally or internationally.

Please contact hdr.development@flinders.edu.au if you have any questions.

Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in HDR Supervision recipients

2022

The winner of the Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Higher Degree Research Supervision for 2022 was Professor Youhong Tang from the College of Science and Engineering.

2020

The winner of the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Higher Degree Research Supervision for 2020 was Associate Professor Wendy van Duivenvoorde from the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.

Associate Professor van Duivenvoorde will be presented with her award at an award ceremony in June 2021.

To read more about Wendy, please visit here.

2019

The winner of the Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Higher Degree Research Supervision for 2019 was Dr Helen McLaren from the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work.

Dr McLaren will be presented with her award at an award ceremony later this year.

2018

The winner of the Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Higher Degree Research Supervision for 2018 was Dr Melanie Takarangi from the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work.

The Award was presented to Dr Takarangi at the award ceremony in early 2019 by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Rob Saint.

2017

The winner of the Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Higher Degree Research Supervision in 2017 was Professor Paul Ward, College of Medicine and Public Health.

The Award was presented to Professor Ward by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Rob Saint and Dean of Graduate Research, Professor Tara Brabazon.

2016

The winner of the Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Higher Degree Research Supervision in 2016 was Professor Luciano Beheregaray, College of Science and Engineering.

The Award was presented to Professor Beheregaray by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Rob Saint.