Professor Mario Ricci
| Position | Deputy Dean, Learning and Teaching |
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| Org Unit | Medical Sciences |
| mario.ricci@adelaide.edu.au | |
| Telephone | 831 36294 |
| Location |
Floor/Room
3
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Helen Mayo North
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North Terrace
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Biography/ Background
Professor Mario Ricci is a highly accomplished senior academic education leader with 25+ years’ experience overseeing and managing all elements of academic programs and policies at The University of Adelaide.
As Deputy Dean, Learning and Teaching within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, he provides vision and leadership for the development and delivery of 40+ accredited faculty blended and fully online programs; oversees the design, review and revision of curricula; recruits, manages and mentors academic and professional learning and teaching staff; and develops and implements strategies to enhance student learning outcomes and satisfaction.
Mario is also the course lead for two University Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) - 'Essential Human Biology' and Human Reproduction' - and the educational YouTube channel 'Human Biology Explained' which has 77,500+ subscribers and 3.6 million video views from 200+ countries.
Mario has received numerous national and international awards for his outstanding contribution to learning and teaching including the nation's highest health teaching award, an Australian Award for University Teaching (Biological Sciences and Health).
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Qualifications
2019 - Deputy Dean, Learning and Teaching (Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences)
2017 - Director of e-Learning (Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences)
2017 - Professor (The University of Adelaide)
2015 - Stephen Cole the Elder Fellow (Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide)
2015 - Associate Professor (The University of Adelaide)
2011 - Senior Lecturer (The University of Adelaide)
2005 - Lecturer (The University of Adelaide)
2001 - Associate Lecturer (The University of Adelaide)
2004 - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (The University of Adelaide)
1998 - Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours, First Class) (The University of Adelaide)
1997 - Bachelor of Health Sciences (The University of Adelaide)
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Teaching Interests
Teaching Prizes and Achievements
2025 - Universities Australia, Career Citation Award (Finalist)
2024 - University of Adelaide, 150th Anniversary Banner
2018 - SA Science Excellence Award, STEM Tertiary Teacher of the Year (Finalist)
2017 - SA Science Excellence Award, STEM Tertiary Teacher of the Year (Finalist)
2016 - Australian Award for Teaching Excellence (Health and Biological Sciences)
2016 - edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions in Online Teacing and Learning (Finalist)
2016 - Inaugural member of the Adelaide Education Academy
2015 - Faculty of Health Science Executive Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence
2015 - Course lead of the University's first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC): Essential Human Biology - Cells and Tissues
2015 - Lead, University Community of Practice on e-Assessment
2013 - The The Vice Chancellor and President's Award for Excellence in Teaching (The University of Adelaide's highest teaching award)
2013 - The Stephen Cole the Elder Award for excellence in teaching (The University of Adelaide)
2013 - Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT) Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
2013 - Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE)
2010 - The University of Adelaide Excellence in Education Award (Team)
2008 - Faculty of Health Sciences Executive Dean's Prize for Excellence in Teaching (Team)
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Research Interests
My educational research focuses on improving student learning, engagement, and success, particularly through inclusive curriculum design, assessment strategies, and support systems that meet the needs of diverse student cohorts. I am especially interested in interprofessional learning, and how data and student feedback can inform continuous improvement. My work also explores how academic leadership can foster a culture of reflective practice, educational innovation, and sustained scholarship in teaching across the health disciplines.
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Publications
Link to Google Scholar citations:
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Community Engagement
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Entry last updated: Monday, 30 Jun 2025
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