The Australian Awarded University Teachers’ Network (AAUTN) is a national community of distinguished educators, dedicated to fostering connections, promoting excellence, and sharing expertise among Australia’s award-winning university teachers.
By championing innovation in learning and teaching, the AAUTN draws on the collective knowledge and expertise of its members to mentor and inspire future award nominees and recipients through both formal and informal channels.
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The network comprises outstanding university educators who have received accolades such as the Australian University Teacher of the Year Awards, Awards for Teaching Excellence or Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.
This website serves as a platform to showcase these exceptional educators and provide them with online resources for networking, professional development, mentoring and career support. It also offers valuable resources for aspiring award nominees, including information and advice on preparing a successful award nomination.
In today’s complex education landscape, tertiary educators face numerous challenges that influence policy, infrastructure and teaching methods. Each year, university teachers from across Australia are recognised for their exceptional contributions to student learning, educational leadership and scholarly advancement in learning and teaching.
Statement from the Universities Australia Chief Executive Officer Mr Luke Sheehy
Teachers are at the heart of our universities.
They spark curiosity, inspire new ideas and shape the next generation of skilled workers, leaders and innovators.
Universities simply couldn’t educate the almost one and a half million students they do each year without them.
The Australian Awards for University Teaching recognise the extraordinary dedication and impact of these talented, invaluable educators.
Their work transforms lives and strengthens our nation’s future.
That’s worth supporting and celebrating.