Graduation awards
Honorary Awards
Chancellor's Medal
Vice-Chancellor's Medals
University Medals
Honorary Awards
Doctor of the University
An honorary award of Doctor of the University may be made to a person in recognition of excellence and extraordinary achievement in a significant area of human endeavour.
Senior Fellow
An honorary award of Senior Fellow may be made to a person in recognition of a significant and sustained contribution to the development of the University or of the Sunshine Coast region.
Chancellor's Medal
The Chancellor's Medal is an annual award made to a graduate in recognition of excellence in:
- academic performance
- University governance
- community service
- student welfare
Contact the Scholarships Officer for further information.
Vice-Chancellor's Medals
Vice-Chancellor's Medal for Outstanding University Teacher
The Vice-Chancellor's Medal for Outstanding University Teacher is an annual award presented to a member of University staff in recognition of demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Vice-Chancellor's Medal for Outstanding University Researcher
The Vice-Chancellor's Medal for Outstanding University Researcher is an annual award presented to a member of University staff in recognition of demonstrated excellence in research.
Vice-Chancellor's Medal for Outstanding Service (Administrative, Technical and Professional)
The Vice-Chancellor's Medal for Outstanding Service (Administrative, Technical and Professional) is an annual award presented to a member of the University's administrative, technical and professional staff in recognition of demonstrated excellence in service to the University.
Vice-Chancellor's Medal for Outstanding Service (Teaching and Research)
The Vice-Chancellor's Medal for Outstanding Service (Teaching and Research) is an annual award presented to a member of the University's teaching and research staff in recognition of demonstrated excellence in service to the University.
University Medals
The University Medal is an award made to graduates in recognition of academic excellence. To qualify for consideration for the award, a student must have demonstrated academic excellence throughout the entire bachelor's degree program and have, in the minimum time, passed all subjects at a uniformly high standard.