Synopsis Barbara Taylor tutors English in the School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics. With a background in theatre, she brings a storyteller’s passion to the classroom, enlivening critical discussions with humour and connecting the study of literature to contemporary issues and contexts beyond the university. Her teaching philosophy is centred on fostering engagement, curiosity, independence,…

Synopsis YC’s teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that students learn most effectively in fun, safe, and supportive environments—particularly when the effort invested in designing engaging activities is clear. She emphasises that genuine understanding and consolidation of biological concepts in labs and tutorials occurs through active engagement with material and timely feedback at challenging…

Synopsis Since 2019, Leo Huang has tutored actuarial and statistics courses at undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate levels. Drawing on his industry experience and ongoing PhD research, he adopts innovation-driven and reflective teaching approaches to enrich students’ learning experiences. Combining a deep knowledge of course content with a passion for tutoring, Leo leverages cutting-edge technology to…

Synopsis Dr William Lim is an innovative educator whose teaching is grounded in authentic learning, scaffolding, and personalised pathways. Since joining ANU in 2017, he has transformed actuarial education through a modularised delivery model that breaks down complex data analysis into interconnected, scaffolded modules. This approach reduces cognitive load, supports diverse learning needs, and empowers…

Synopsis Dr Wei Zeng is a lecturer at the Research School of Accounting (RSA), College of Business and Economics (CBE). His teaching is driven by a commitment to helping students understand the nature of accounting practices that shape and manage organisations, while building strong foundations for applying these skills in future workplaces. To achieve this,…

Synopsis As First-Year Coordinator at the Mathematical Sciences Institute, Dr Piggott plays a pivotal role in supporting students through the notoriously difficult transition to tertiary mathematics, while convening and teaching some of ANU’s largest first-year courses. Through a research-led approach to curriculum and assessment design, he guides students in finding their path to success. His…

Synopsis Dr Stals has successfully engaged a diverse cohort of students in mathematics by recognising that different groups are motivated to learn for different reasons. Her teaching approach employs clear yet effective strategies, such as consistently demonstrating how mathematical tools are applied in real-world contexts and integrating examples from her own research to deepen relevance…

Synopsis Associate Professor Bret Scholz is dedicated to supporting and developing research students as critical health researchers and advocates for more inclusive health systems. Since 2013, he has successfully supervised more than 60 PhD, Master’s, Honours, medical students, and research interns across health and related disciplines. Under his guidance, students undertake research that ensures patients’…

Synopsis Associate Professor Laura Wilson is an ARC Future Fellow in the School of Archaeology and Anthropology and a Chief Investigator in the ARC Training Centre for Multiscale 3D Imaging, Modelling and Manufacturing. An award-winning and internationally recognised researcher, she has supervised more than 25 students across PhD, Honours, Masters, and Doctor of Medicine and…

The SSN team brings together a diverse group of expert statisticians across ANU. Associate Professor Alice Richardson(SSN) leads the network, alongside Dr Danish Ahmad (SMP), Associate Professor Bernard Baffour (Demography), Dr Sumonkanti Das (RSFAS/SSN), Dr Kassel Hingee (RSFAS), Dr Geoff Kushnick (SoAA), Dr Emi Tanaka (BDSI), Dr Thiago Nascimento da Silva (SPIR), Dr Lillian Smyth (SMP), Dr Sam Passmore (CHL), Dr Joanne Thandrayen, and Professor Michael Smithson (SMP). Synopsis The ANU Statistical Support Network (SSN) is a…