Commendations - Recipients

Team: Children's University - HDR Program.  
Team members: Dr Agnes Arthur, Mrs Alice Wilson, Mr Larry Fazzalari, Mrs Emma Scott, Ms Alys Jackson
School of Biomedicine, Health and Medical Sciences
Adelaide Graduate Research School, Division of Research and Innovation
Children’s University, Division of External Engagement

Approaches to teaching and/or the support of learning that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn

The Children's University - HDR Program Team was recognised for creatively blending academic communication skills with meaningful community engagement; building science outreach by linking Higher Degree Research students with primary school students.

Team: Associate Professor Samantha Schulz and Mx Stefanija Rozitis
School of Education, Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics      
Category: Approaches to teaching and/or the support of learning that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn

Associate Professor Samantha Schulz and Mx Stefanija Rozitis are recognised for longitudinal research into the preparation of culturally and affectively responsive teachers of social justice amidst superdiverse social contexts and increasingly charged political times.

Dr Mark Giancaspro
Adelaide Law School   
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Category: Innovations in Assessment and Feedback

Dr Giancaspro is recognised for seven years of innovative, authentic, and practice-oriented assessment design in commercial law that uniquely enhances student engagement, enriches feedback, and influences wider teaching practice.

Dr Kam Kaur
School of Social Sciences
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Category: Approaches to teaching and/or the support of learning that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn

Dr Kaur is celebrated for creating immersive learning experiences where students learn through embodied learning and community involvement.

Dr Elpitha (Peta) Spyrou
Adelaide Law School        
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Category: Approaches to teaching and/or the support of learning that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn

For engagement from the ground up: Dr Spyrou is celebrated for creating brave and inclusive learning environments to support and inspire first-year law students both within and outside the classroom

Dr Luis Toronjo-Urquiza
School of Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Category: Developing graduate employability through work-integrated-learning (WIL)

Dr Luis Toronjo-Urquiza advances graduate employability by combining mentoring, industry partnerships, and skill-based teaching, creating sustainable pathways from university study into national and international biopharmaceutical careers.