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Media ReleaseMURDOCH UNIVERSITY FIGURES STRONGLY IN NATIONAL AWARDS23 November, 1998 A Murdoch University lecturer described by her students as 'simply brilliant' was tonight honoured at a special award ceremony by the Minister for Education, Training and Youth Affairs, Dr David Kemp. Dr Kemp presented the $40,000 humanities award to Dr Tara Brabazon as part of the second annual Australian Awards for University Teaching at Parliament House. "Although Dr Brabazon is an academic, she is still studying for further qualifications, thus has not lost sight of the importance of the teacher's role," said Dr Kemp. "One of the key measures for determining the finalists and winners was student assessment of individual teachers. As part of the nomination process one of Dr Brabazon’s students said, "she made me realise what a joy and freedom university can be." Murdoch University also received a special one-off $50,000 award for Educational Services to Students and the Community. "The University’s Rockingham Regional Campus Project features a positive spirit of collaboration which involves the nearby community, local city council, TAFE, industry and the university to establish a campus for everyone," said Dr Kemp. "This collaborative approach resulted in the establishment of a small-scale pilot metal processing plant allowing students to gain real world experience as part of their studies." The Australian Awards for University Teaching were established to celebrate excellence in university teaching as well as promote innovative and practical approaches to the provision of student services. "While the standard of teaching in Australian universities is high, this year’s winners, who have been chosen from a highly competitive field, represent the very best Australia has to offer," said Dr Kemp. "These awards highlight the vital importance of creative, innovative teaching as an integral part of students’ success at university and in later work and learning. "University teachers bring a range of highly developed and diverse skills to their classrooms and these achievements need to be recognised and rewarded, just as the successes of those they are teaching are recognised. "The Government is committed to providing the highest possible standard of education across all areas of university life. "While awards have often traditionally focussed on research based achievements, the Teaching Awards acknowledge the difference made by the many teachers who convey to others their own passion, enthusiasm and knowledge and bring to life subjects that at the same time demand rigour and intellect." Three additional teachers from Western Australian universities were finalists in the Awards:
"The standard of this year’s entries was high and I congratulate the winners and finalists in a tough field," said Dr Kemp. Media contact for winners: Frances Dart 0412 008 801 Media contact for Dr Kemp: Samantha Herron 02 6277 7460 or 0412 639 754
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