College of Peer Observers
The College of Peer Observers is comprised of academics who have been recognised for their contributions to enhancing teaching and learning at UQ.
Membership
Members from all faculties are invited to join the College by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience). Membership reflects a commitment to supporting teaching excellence across the University through peer observation and collegial feedback.
How members contribute
Members conduct peer observations at the request of colleagues, providing constructive and developmental feedback to support individual teaching practice and contribute to the enhancement of teaching across UQ.
Through this work, members:
- develop their observation and feedback capabilities
- collaborate with colleagues across faculties and disciplines
- contribute to the ongoing refinement of peer observation practices and processes
- support a culture of reflective teaching and continuous improvement.
Support for members
ITaLI provides support to all College members, including resources, guidance on conducting observations, assistance with preparing feedback, and developing observation reports.
Request a peer observation
If you would like an experienced College Peer Observer to observe your teaching and provide collegial, developmental feedback to support and enhance your practice, please email itali@uq.edu.au with details of your teaching activity, including the course, session type, and preferred observation date.
If you have a preferred College Peer Observer, please indicate this in your request. Alternatively, ITaLI can match you with a suitable observer based on your discipline, teaching context, and availability.
ITaLI will coordinate the observation and provide information about the observation process.
Current members
Business, Economics and Law (BEL)
- Associate Professor Carl Sherwood, School of Economics
- Associate Professor Thea Voogt, TC Beirne School of Law
- Dr Cassandra France, UQ Business School
- Associate Professor Stuart Middleton, UQ Business School
Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT)
- Professor Lydia Kavanagh, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
- Associate Professor Saiied Aminossadati, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
- Associate Professor Kelly Greenop, Architecture, Design and Planning
- Dr Paul Vbrik, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences (HMBS)
- Associate Professor Allison Mandrusiak, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Ms Sue Monsen, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
- Professor Murray Phillips, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Science
- Associate Professor Allyson Mutch, School of Public Health
- Dr Paul Treschman, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
- Associate Professor Alison Ledger, Medicine
- Dr Will Olsen, School of Pharmacy
- Dr Thea Ogle, School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)
- Dr Sebastian Kaempf, School of Political Science and International Studies
- Associate Professor Kim Nichols, School of Education
- Associate Professor Lynda Shevellar, School of Social Science
- Dr Adriana Diaz, School of Languages and Cultures
Science (SCI)
- Professor Gwen Lawrie, School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
- Dr Michael Jennings, School of Mathematics and Physics
- Dr Suresh Krishnasamy, School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
- Dr Sarah Sweet, School of Mathematics and Physics