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Pearson Accounting/Finance Lecturer of the Year Award

Dr Hamish Anderson of Massey University, NZ.

Winner of the 2009 award – Dr Hamish Anderson of Massey University, NZ.

Pearson Australia is pleased to announce that the winner of its Accounting/Finance Lecturer of the Year Award for 2009 is Dr Hamish Anderson of Massey University, New Zealand. His teaching philosophy is one of engaging students with finance by delivering an inclusive learning experience that is both relevant and accessible. Hamish was presented with a prize of $3000 and a plaque at the AFAANZ Conference Dinner at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Tuesday 7th July 2009.

The judges also awarded Dr Kathy Walsh of the University of Sydney with a Highly Commended for her innovative and exciting contributions to finance education.

This award, aimed at encouraging and recognising innovative teaching practices in Accounting and Finance, recognises outstanding contributions to teaching in terms of:

  • Interest and enthusiasm for teaching
  • Promoting student learning
  • Imaginative presentation of course material
  • Command of the subject matter
  • Participation in professional activities and research relating to teaching

Previous winners:

  • 2001 Paul Coram, University of Western Australia,
  • 2002 Elizabeth Carson, University of New South Wales,
  • 2003 Jacqueline Birt, Australian National University
  • 2004 Glen Hutchings, Curtin University
  • 2005 Kim Hawtrey, Macquarie University
  • 2006 Dr Renee Radich, Macquarie University
  • 2007 Dr Sean Pinder, The University of Melbourne
  • 2008 Dr Anne Abraham, University of Wollongong
  • The Pearson AFAANZ Accounting/Finance Lecturer of the Year Award will be offered again in 2010. For more information please contact:

    Mail
    Scott Charles
    Marketing Manager
    Pearson Australia
    Suite A, Level 2
    57 Coronation Drive
    Brisbane, QLD 4000

    Email: scott.charles@pearson.com.au
    Phone: (07) 3016 7311