Lydia Kavanagh

Professor Lydia Kavanagh is a leading academic at The University of Queensland, serving as President of the Academic Board and Deputy Associate Dean Academic (Curriculum Review and Teaching Innovation) in the Faculty of Science. She holds a fractional position at the Institute of Teaching and Learning Innovations and has significantly impacted engineering education through flipped classroom pedagogy, curriculum innovation, and leadership programs.

Her research focuses on curriculum development, eLearning, and interdisciplinary teaching. She has pioneered tools like Teamwork in Action, GetSet, and BrainCloud to enhance student engagement and academic integrity. Her work emphasizes supporting international students and fostering leadership competencies via Leaders@EAIT.

Key trends in her publications include innovative teaching methods (flipped classroom, peer learning), assessment design, and technology integration in education. She has secured grants for projects on peer learning, autism support, and curriculum transformation.

• Principal Fellowship of the HEA
• ALTC Excellence in Teaching Award (2011)

Lydia mentors academics through programs like Teaching@UQ and TeachingPlus@UQ and has supervised PhDs on topics including online learning communities, international student success, and student ownership of learning. Her leadership extends to the Leadership and Mentoring Program at UQ.