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.
2021
Professor Youhong Tang
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.
Professor Tang's achievement was also announced in Flinders in Touch. Click here to read the article.
An awards ceremony was held in December 2022. Click here to read more.
2020
Associate Professor Wendy van Duivenvoorde
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
Dr Helen McLaren
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.
Dr McLaren's achievement was also announced in the HDR in Focus monthly newsletter. Click here to read more about what winning this award means and what her supervisory philosophy is.
2018
Dr Melanie Takarangi
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
Professor Paul Ward
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
Professor Luciano Beheregaray
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.
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