
26 February 2024
Congratulations to Deakin’s 2023 AAUT winners
Deakin University staff have been honoured at the 2023 Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT), with two projects receiving Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.
Established in 1997 by the Australian Government, the awards celebrate excellence in higher education and recognise learning and teaching programs that have a positive impact on the student experience.
Citations
Virtual Simulation in Optometry
Ms Amanda Edgar, Professor James Armitage, Dr Ryan Wood-Bradley, Ms Nadeeka Arambeweka-Colley, Associate Professor Susie Macfarlane and Elissa (Jane) Kiddell received a Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning for their leadership and excellence in education in the optometry field, through an innovative virtual practice simulation. This program promotes evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning through immersive learning.
Deakin’s Learning and Automation in Accounting team
Dr Peter Vuong, Dr Egor Evdokimov and Dr Lawrence Huang received a Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning for revolutionising foundational accounting education at Deakin. The team developed individualised assessment and feedback automation that significantly enhanced student engagement and academic performance.
Learn more about the AAUT
You can find a full list of 2023 AAUT winners through the AAUT website.