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The Stellar Award



About the Stellar Award

Introduced by Professor Jo-Anne Ferreira, Dean (Learning and Teaching Futures), the Stellar Award provides you with the chance to formally recognise a University staff member who has significantly contributed to your learning journey at UniSQ in the past 2 years.

You can nominate any staff member, from an academic that has supported you, to an iconnect or library staff member that assisted with your enquiries. All commendations received from students will be collated and shared with the recognised staff members.

 

How can you participate?

You can nominate a University staff member for a Stellar Award by providing a short written commendation (approximately 50-100 words), outlining how the staff member has assisted you in your learning journey.

Submissions are voluntary and open to all students. Nominations are de-identified and there is no limit to the number of commendations you can make.

Nominations open soon for 2026.

What our Students say

Positive learning environment
“[NAME] has been unwaveringly supportive as an online teacher, always replying swiftly either via email and/or forum post, without missing a single question. She makes each student feel noticed and their hard work appreciated.”
Encouragement and motivation
“My supervisor [NAME] has been instrumental in guiding me throughout my journey at UniSQ. His continuous support, insightful feedback, and encouragement have played a key role in shaping my academic progress. He has always been approachable, patient, and committed to my development, making a significant difference in both my learning experience and personal growth. I’m truly grateful for his mentorship and guidance over the past one and a half years.”
Expert knowledge and skills
“Because of [NAME], I have learned so much in the subject, most of which I may have never known. [NAME] has an immense amount of experience, passion and knowledge in his studies which allows me and the rest of my peers to have an impactful learning experience, I believe that he deserves a Stellar Award for his hard work in UniSQ and his dedication.”

Nominations

Nominations open soon for 2026.

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