Bob Newby

BSc(Hons),PhD NE,BEdSt Qld
Medical and Applied Science
School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences

b.newby@cqu.edu.au

Hidden 0477492083 Mobile Phone

Rockhampton North
361/G50 - CQIRP

About Me

I retired in July 2013 and am now an Adjunct Research Fellow at CQUni.
I continue to take an interest in all aspects of teaching and research in biology.

General

Universities Studied At

University of New England

Queensland University

Universities Worked At

University of New England
Queensland University
Central Queensland University
Queensland University of Technology (OSPRO)

Professional Experience

15+ years experience in middle management (HoD/HoS/HoP) at CQU.

30 years experience in teaching and research in zoology (entomology).

Associate Dean, Faculty of Applied Science, 1992-4
Head, Department of Biology, 1995-7
Program Director, Environmental Sciences, 1998-2005
Chair, School Board of Studies, 2004-6
Head, School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, 2005-2006
Associate Program Director (Biological sciences), 2008-9
Acting Program Director (Sciences), 2010

Honours coordinator (Science) (2011-13 )

Professional Memberships

Scientific Member, Royal Zoological Society of NSW (now retired)

Genetics Society of Australia (now retired)

Responsibilities

Senior Lecturer, Department of Medical and Applied Sciences
Honours Co-ordinator (Science) (2011-2013)
Member Animal Ethics Committee (Category B-scientist) (1990-2013)
Chair, University Environmental Sustainability Committee (2010-2013)

Professional Interests

Insect biology / Invertebrate zoology
Ecology / Marine biology
Evolution / Genetics
Science Education

Key Achievements

Vice Chancellor's Award for Quality Teaching 1993
Opal Award for Excellence in Engaged Service (Community)(2010)
Deans Award for Teaching (2011)