The University of Notre Dame Australia has recognised and celebrated its students and staff members for outstanding academic achievement in 2012 at its annual Awards Ceremony held in March.
Academics in the Fremantle School of Medicine, Professor Greg Sweetman, Professor David Playford, Associate Professor Mark Fear, Dr Dianne Ritson, Associate Professor Alan Wright and Dr Michael Veltman, received a Vice Chancellor’s Award for Initiatives that Enhance Student Learning in the category of Innovation in Curricula, Resources and Approaches to Student Learning.
The group was recognised for its work on the new Living Anatomy Programme – an innovative learning tool for Medicine students to enhance their knowledge of human anatomy.
Associate Professor Deborah Gare from the School of Arts & Sciences was presented with a Vice Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in University Teaching and Learning in recognition of her outstanding commitment to the development of the University’s History program.
Since 1997, Associate Professor Gare’s dedication to the provision of exceptional learning outcomes for Arts and Sciences students has seen her hold several distinguished roles at the University.
The University Medal, the highest academic honour awarded to a Notre Dame graduate, was presented to Danielle Thomas. She completed her Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree in 2012 obtaining either a distinction or high distinction in all her units.
In recognition of a student who has made an outstanding contribution to service and to the University, the Foley Award was presented to Education student, Kiara Robinson, while the Faulkner Award was presented to Law/Arts graduate, Sophie Harrison.
For exceptional service to the Catholic Mission of the University, Katelyn Bownes received the Helen Lombard Award, and Jack Jones’ work on developing a drug and alcohol support centre in Northam was rewarded in receiving The Saint Mary MacKillop Award.