CQUniversity Professor Brenda Happell has been recognised with a Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research Higher Degree Supervision, during the recent graduation ceremony on Rockhampton Campus.

This award acknowledges Brenda Happell for her commitment to achieving an outstanding level of performance in supervising, mentoring and training research higher degree candidates.

Professor Brenda Happell receives her award during graduation

It recognises that quality research higher degree supervision is fundamental to providing a high quality research education experience, leading to successful learning outcomes and graduate attributes for research higher degree candidates and the completion of research degrees of the highest standard.

As well as working closely with her candidates to ensure they progress and complete their studies, Brenda mentors novice supervisors to enhance their capacity and therefore the capacity of the University to provide high quality supervision.

Brenda contributes to the development of supervision practices by attending training programs and conducting training sessions for new and developing supervisors.