The Michael Roberts Excellence in Physiology Education Award

The Michael Roberts Excellence in Physiology Education Award is an award bestowed periodically by the Australian Physiological Society in memory of Professor Michael Roberts who was a lifelong passionate and dedicated advocate of physiology teaching and education.

The award is intended to recognise AuPS members who have demonstrated a sustained performance of excellence in the delivery of physiology education at the tertiary level, and make a contribution to the teaching activities of AuPS.

The recipient of the Michael Roberts Excellence in Physiology Education Award in 2011, will receive a medal and a cash award, and will be invited to deliver a keynote lecture at the Educational Symposium at the 2012 AuPS Sydney Meeting.

Eligibility

The award is open to ordinary financial members of the Australian Physiological Society who are actively engaged in physiology education.

Selection Criteria

Candidates should provide a single page argued case for their nomination and a Curriculum Vitae. Evidence of achievement and impact could include any of the following: letters of support from colleagues familiar with the teaching environment, detail of sustained high level teaching evaluation, student recognition, awards, success in obtaining substantial educational research funding and publications.

Closing date for applications is 30^th September 2012.

Email applications to:
Dr. Robyn Murphy
Dept. of Zoology,
LaTrobe University
Melbourne, Vic 3086, Australia,
P: +61-3-94792302
M: +61-417-335-390
R.Murphy@latrobe.edu.au

Past winners can be viewed in the Archive