Vice-Chancellor's message

The University Awards for Outstanding Achievement acknowledge the varied and transformative academic and professional contributions made by our people. It is such contributions, and their flow-on benefits, that underpin our collective success.

Each nominee this year has not only made a demonstrable contribution in support of research, teaching or community engagement, but has done so while embracing and exemplifying the University’s core values.

It is my great pleasure to share with you the recipients of the 2023 University Awards for Outstanding Achievement, announced at the University Awards event on 16 November.

Excellence in Research: 
Academic staff member (2 awards): Professor Matthew Gilliham, Associate Professor Zohra Lassi

Early-career researcher: Dr Phillipa McCormack

Team: Portable Atomic Clocks
An Enhanced Student Experience:
Individual: Mr Alessandro Sereni

Team: The Ray Last Anatomy Laboratory Technical Team
A Culture of Impact and Excellence:
Exceptional leadership: Professor Susan James Relly
Service innovation and quality (individual): Mrs Libby Hogarth, (team): The International Coursework Recruitment Reform (ICARR) Project Team
A Connected and Enriched Community:
Building a sense of community (2 awards): Mr Grayson Rotumah, Consent & Respectful Relationships Module Working group
Promoting equity, diversity and inclusion within the University: School of Psychology Academic Co-Leads for First Nations Indigenous Education & Engagement
Exceptional contribution by a Titleholder: Dr Joshua Kovoor

Congratulations to all the recipients. I encourage you to take the time to read about the significant achievements of all the award recipients and shortlisted finalists on the Awards website. I know that the award winners recognised this year represent only a fraction of our pool of outstanding staff, so when next year’s nominations are called for, please take the time to make a nomination.

Professor Peter Høj AC
Vice-Chancellor and President