University of Queensland Associate Professor Roma Forbes has been听recognised听for her unique approach听to health education, one听grounded in the strength of people, depth of relationships and a reciprocal commitment to community.听
Awards for听Teaching Excellence听were also given to:听
- Professor Michelle Spencer and Professor Oliver Jones听(RMIT University)听
- Dr Samuel Cunningham听(Queensland University of Technology)听
- Dr Rocco Cavaleri听(Western Sydney University)听
- Professor Jason Lodge听(The University of Queensland)听
- Dr Claire Hansen听(Australian National University)听
- Dr Lynda听Shevellar听(The University of Queensland)听
Ms听Ellie White from The University of Melbourne received the听2025听Neville Bonner Award for Indigenous Education in recognition of her leadership in transformative health education that celebrates Indigenous ways of knowing, shaping emerging health professionals to be strong advocates for health equity.听
Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Crisp of the University of Adelaide was awarded the Career Achievement Award for his outstanding contribution to teaching and learning.听
黑料老司机 Chief Executive Officer Luke Sheehy congratulated this year鈥檚听recipients and highlighted the vital role university educators play in shaping the nation鈥檚 future.听
鈥淭hese听awards听recognise听the dedicated educators who shape students鈥 futures every day听and, by extension,听the future of听our nation,鈥 Mr Sheehy said.听
鈥淭heir work transforms lives by opening pathways to careers听and听further study, enabling them to pursue their passions and make a meaningful contribution听through their chosen career.听
鈥淭o听those听recognised听in this year鈥檚 awards, thank you for all that you do to support students.鈥听
Since 1997, the awards have celebrated outstanding educators who听demonstrate听excellence in teaching, leadership and enhancing the student experience across Australian universities.听
A full list of the 2025 AAUT听recipients is available听here.听
