Vice-Chancellor's Learning and Teaching Showcase 2015
![Vice-Chancellor's Learning and Teaching award trophy](/sites/default/files/styles/container_width_large_x1/public/1506-VC-LTS-TROPHY.jpg?itok=Uis6zB2s)
Recipients of 2014 UTS Learning and Teaching awards and citations were honoured in a gala event in the Great Hall on 25 May 2015.
The Vice-Chancellor’s Learning and Teaching Showcase provides an opportunity to recognise excellence and innovation across the University. Five award trophies were handed out and a further 14 citations were presented.
2014 award winners include:
- Dr Mark Watsford for his work deveoping work-ready Sport and Exercise Science graduates through practice-oriented learning;
- Dr Jeff Browitt for his flipped learning approach to a subject in the BA of International Studies;
- Atieh Fallahi for her excellent contribution as a casual staff member;
- Professor Anthony Baker for his work in strengthening the UTS Model of Learning and
- the First Year Experience Strategy team for the development of a systematic, institution-wide first year experience strategy that has improved student transition and engaged academic and professional staff.
Award winners received a new trophy designed by DAB academic and industrial designer, Anton Nemme. The trophy was keenly admired and is well on its way to becoming a coveted item.
For full details of the awards, see the list of the winners and the citation recipients and their projects.
![]() |
Dr Hui Chen, Carolyn Hayes, Dr Michelle Kelly and Professor Shirley Alexander
![Dr Hui Chen, Carolyn Hayes, Dr Michelle Kelly and Professor Shirley Alexander Dr Hui Chen, Carolyn Hayes, Dr Michelle Kelly and Professor Shirley Alexander](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/media/gallery/1506-VC-LTS-01_0.jpg?itok=hdnOwng-)
Dr Paul Redmond, Monica Read, Dr Janet Wangmann, Maxine Evers and Professor Shirley Alexander
![Dr Paul Redmond, Monica Read, Dr Janet Wangmann, Maxine Evers and Professor Shirley Alexander Dr Paul Redmond, Monica Read, Dr Janet Wangmann, Maxine Evers and Professor Shirley Alexander](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/media/gallery/1506-VC-LTS-04_0.jpg?itok=YLCZzI_F)
Dr Janet Currie and Professor Shirley Alexander
![Dr Janet Currie and Professor Shirley Alexander Dr Janet Currie and Professor Shirley Alexander](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/media/gallery/1506-VC-LTS-05.jpg?itok=FVofbtsV)
Dr Sam Ferguson and Professor Shirley Alexander
![Dr Sam Ferguson and Professor Shirley Alexander Dr Sam Ferguson and Professor Shirley Alexander](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/media/gallery/1506-VC-LTS-06.jpg?itok=ekQn3F7h)
Dr Mario Fiorini and Professor Shirley Alexander
![Dr Mario Fiorini and Professor Shirley Alexander Dr Mario Fiorini and Professor Shirley Alexander](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/media/gallery/1506-VC-LTS-03.jpg?itok=YM9iZ_Ws)
Dr Andrew Johnston and Professor Shirley Alexander
![Dr Andrew Johnston and Professor Shirley Alexander Dr Andrew Johnston and Professor Shirley Alexander](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/media/gallery/1506-VC-LTS-07.jpg?itok=ysKaSqTX)
Dr Adam Morgan and Professor Shirley Alexander
![Dr Adam Morgan and Professor Shirley Alexander Dr Adam Morgan and Professor Shirley Alexander](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/media/gallery/1506-VC-LTS-08.jpg?itok=j3di_c4_)
Dr Anne Prescott and Professor Shirley Alexander
![Dr Anne Prescott and Professor Shirley Alexander Dr Anne Prescott and Professor Shirley Alexander](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/media/gallery/1506-VC-LTS-09.jpg?itok=EtuPrtdk)
Jenna Price, Cale Bain, Dr Kais al-Momani, Mehal Kreyam and Professor Shirley Alexander.
![Jenna Price, Cale Bain, Dr Kais al-Momani, Mehal Kreyam and Professor Shirley Alexander. Jenna Price, Cale Bain, Dr Kais al-Momani, Mehal Kreyam and Professor Shirley Alexander.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/media/gallery/1506-VC-LTS-10.jpg?itok=3D1iNbZh)
![Learning and teaching showcase audience](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/media/gallery/1506-VC-LTS-12.jpg?itok=swjW_puA)
Dr Jochen Schweitzer and Professor Shirley Alexander
![Dr Jochen Schweitzer and Professor Shirley Alexander Dr Jochen Schweitzer and Professor Shirley Alexander](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/media/gallery/1506-VC-LTS-11.jpg?itok=iVwtlb1B)
Associate Professor Joanne Gray
![Associate Professor Joanne Gray Associate Professor Joanne Gray](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/media/gallery/1506-VC-LTS-13.jpg?itok=zKeRX9i9)
Dr Mark Watsford
![Dr Mark Watsford Dr Mark Watsford](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/media/gallery/1506-VC-LTS-14.jpg?itok=dNlu9iQR)
Dr Jeff Browitt and Associate Professor Paul Allatson
![Dr Jeff Browitt and Associate Professor Paul Allatson Dr Jeff Browitt and Associate Professor Paul Allatson](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/media/gallery/1506-VC-LTS-15.jpg?itok=T1ioKVbf)
Professor Anthony Baker and Associate Professor Peter Meier
![Professor Anthony Baker and Associate Professor Peter Meier Professor Anthony Baker and Associate Professor Peter Meier](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/media/gallery/1506-VC-LTS-17.jpg?itok=VR8voz6p)
Atieh Fallahi
![Atieh Fallahi Atieh Fallahi](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/media/gallery/1506-VC-LTS-18.jpg?itok=2uch01ct)
Dr Kathy Egea and Associate Professor Jo McKenzie
![Dr Kathy Egea and Associate Professor Jo McKenzie Dr Kathy Egea and Associate Professor Jo McKenzie](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/media/gallery/1506-VC-LTS-19.jpg?itok=ZyxeZ1vF)
The First Year Experience Strategy team
![The First Year Experience Strategy team The First Year Experience Strategy team](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/media/gallery/1506-VC-LTS-20.jpg?itok=ZZ2gUXZ0)
Associate Professor Browyn O’Brien
![Associate Professor Browyn O’Brien Associate Professor Browyn O’Brien](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/media/gallery/1506-VC-LTS-21.jpg?itok=qtdQrwEc)
![Learning and Teaching Showcase audience](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/media/gallery/1506-VC-LTS-22.jpg?itok=C8nLoCEH)