Industry Engagement Award Finalists
Awarded to an individual or team who have worked with industry in a way that goes beyond standard commercial relationships and have contributed to positive outcomes for both parties.
Dr Ray Nickson, School of Law and Justice
Dr Ray Nickson has cultivated strong, mutually beneficial ties with legal and justice sector stakeholders. Across several related industry partnerships, Ray has worked tirelessly to enhance access to justice for vulnerable groups throughout Australia. These collaborations have led to impactful research outputs and enhanced learning outcomes for students.
Associate Professor Amy Maguire, School of Law and Justice
Through her extensive and diverse engagements with government, policy stakeholders, civil society and the legal profession, Associate Professor Amy Maguire delivers benefits across the Australian human rights framework and in international affairs. Amy’s exceptional industry engagement resulted in the award of a $1.14 million ARC Industry Fellowship – the first ever industry fellowship funded for the Law discipline. This fellowship enables her to collaborate with the Australian Human Rights Commission on a major law reform and human rights education project.
Global Centre for Research and Training in Radiation Oncology
Associate Professor Yolanda Surjan, Debra Lee, Leah Cramp, Laura Feighan
The Global Centre for Research and Training in Radiation Oncology emulates a functioning radiation oncology facility and exists as a hub for education and research. It extends its functions to the local and global community and exists in partnership with industry. The Centre's founding team advocates for radiation oncology and its patients by responding to problems through education and purpose-led research. The Centre is currently in partnership with seven international and 12 national partners.
Virtual Oral Musculature Assessment
Dr Rachael Unicomb, Joanne Walters
Led by Dr. Rachael Unicomb and Joanne Walters, in collaboration with Start Beyond, are recognised for their innovative Virtual Oral Musculature Assessment (VOMA) project. This VR-based training tool has revolutionized speech pathology education by providing consistent, immersive training experiences. The project significantly improved student competence and confidence, positioning the University as a leader in clinical education innovation and setting a new standard for training methodologies.
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