Excellence in Research (Researcher of the Year)

Winners

Professor David Rowe, Professor of Cultural Research, Institute for Culture and Society

Professor Rowe has contributed significantly to the University research theme 'Urban Living and Society' through a sustained, engaged program on transformations in contemporary cultural life, especially the key areas of cultural citizenship, sport, media, urban leisure, artistic practice and the politics of the public sphere.

Professor Caroline Smith, Professor, Clinical Research, National Institute for Complementary Medicine, School of Science and Health

Professor Smith has made a sustained and significant contribution to establishing the evidence base of acupuncture in relation to reducing the impact of illness relating to women's health.  Professor Smith is a world leader in her field.

Highly Commended

• Associate Professor Peter Keller from the MARCS Institute.

Nominated

• Dr Peter Jonason, Senior Lecturer in Personality or Individual Differences, School of Social Sciences and Psychology
• Dr Mark Kelly, Senior Lecturer, School of Humanities and Communication Arts