Members of the Voluntary Assisted Dying: Reform, Regulation and Training team receiving their award from Vice-Chancellor Professor Margaret Sheil AO (second from left) at the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence presentation ceremony
Congratulations to the many ACHLR members and staff who were recognised by the University, Faculty and Law School for their contributions in 2024:
Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
Professor Ben White – QUT Academic Staff Mentorship and Sponsorship Excellence Award
Ben has shown a longstanding commitment to advancing his colleagues and higher degree research (HDR) students. He has not only provided his time in mentoring but also in providing genuine sponsorship to facilitate access to interdisciplinary research opportunities with real world impact.
Miss Madeleine Archer, Miss Kathleen Cain, Dr Eliana Close, Dr Rachel Feeney, Ms Alison Fraser, Ms Casey Haining, Ms Penny Neller, Ms Katie Quinn, Professor Shih-Ning Then, Dr Katrine Del Villar, Ms Katherine Waller, Professor Benjamin White and Professor Lindy Willmott – Voluntary Assisted Dying: Reform, Regulation and Training team
The QUT End-of-Life team has been instrumental in the safe implementation of voluntary assisted dying laws across Australia over the past six years. Their ongoing engagement with policymakers and dedication to fostering informed public discourse has demonstrated excellence in building partnerships and driving meaningful change.
Faculty Awards
- Professor Tina Cockburn – DARES Impact Award and the Meaningful Collaborations Award
- Associate Professor Bridget Lewis and Dr Peta Stephenson (with Professor Anna Huggins, Dr Katie Woolaston, Prof Rowena Maguire, Dr Alexandra Philp and Professor Amanda Kennedy from the Sustainability in the Curriculum Team – Transformative Education Award
- Associate Professor Lucy Cradduck – Empowering Culture Award
Law School Awards
- Associate Professor Kelly Purser and Professor Tina Cockburn (with Kirsty Paynter and Rebecca Wright) – Teaching Contribution Award
- Dr Katrine Del Villar – Excellence in Teaching Award
- Associate Professor Andrew McGee – Research Excellence Award
- Dr Nicola Howell – Research Excellence Award
- Associate Professor Kelly Purser (with Professor Felicity Deane) – Research Leadership Award
- Associate Professor Bridget Lewis – Leadership in Internal Engagement Award
- Carrie Te Wani (with Cris Florea and Bonnie Civoniceva) – Leadership in Internal Engagement Award
- Paul Mills – Leadership in External Engagement Award
Promotions
- Dr Katrine Dell Villar – promoted to Senior Lecturer
- Dr Hope Johnson – promoted to Associate Professor
Congratulations to everyone on this outstanding recognition.