HASS teaching excellence

25 February 2026

Two HASS staff members have been recognised with Awards for Teaching Excellence!

Professor Jason Lodge from the School of Education has taught for more than 20 years in psychology, higher education, academic development and initial teacher education. His expertise includes educational technology and AI. 

Associate Professor Lynda Shevallar is Director of Teaching and Learning in the School of Social Science and a Deputy Associate Dean (Academic) – Students in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. She has a particular interest in creative teaching practices, participative research strategies and engaged citizenship.

University of Queensland teachers remain the nation’s most awarded – with UQ boasting 179 total recipients since the awards began in 1997.

UQ Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry AC said the awards provided well-deserved recognition for outstanding educators who are shaping Australia’s future workforce.

The full list of 2025 Australian Awards for University Teaching recipients is available on the Universities Australia website.

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