Trent University has announced the recipients of the 2023 teaching and research awards, with two esteemed professors among the honorees: Dr. Hugh Elton, professor of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies, recipient of the Distinguished Research Award, and Dr. Elizabeth Russell, associate professor of Psychology and director for the Trent Centre for Aging and Society (TCAS), recipient of the Symons Award for Excellence in Teaching.
“Each year, the teaching and research awards provide us an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of some of our amazing faculty members – and the ways that they shape Trent as an institution that is known for critical thought, engaging dialogue and interdisciplinarity,” said Dr. Leo Groarke, president and vice-chancellor. “On behalf of the entire Trent community, I would like to congratulate Dr. Elton, Dr. Russell, and all faculty winners on their awards – as the latest accolades in their accomplishment-rich careers.”
Professors Elton and Russell, along with all 2022/23 faculty award recipients, will be honoured at the Celebration of Faculty Excellence in Teaching & Research in-person and live-streamed at Trent University on May 3, 2023. In addition to the Distinguished Research Award and Symons Teaching Award, other awards include: Awards for Educational Leadership and Innovation, Early Career Researcher Awards, Award for Excellence in Teaching Assistance, Award for Excellence in Online Teaching and the CUPE 3908-1 Award for Excellence in Teaching.
