Senior Lecturer
College of Science and Engineering
Narelle Hunter is an award-winning teaching-specialist lecturer at Flinders University, Australia. She uses innovative teaching methods to deliver the first-year biology and STEM programs. Narelle’s research focusses on developing the disciplinary literacy of science students through reading and writing. Narelle is a member of the STEM academy, working with university colleagues and school teachers across Australia to facilitate STEM teaching innovations.
2020 - PhD in Science Education, Flinders University
2007 - Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Flinders University
2001 - Bachelor of Science (Honours), Flinders University
2000 - Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal, Environmental & Plant Biology, Flinders University
2023 - Koeper, I., Alexander, M., Hunter, N., Tan, L.F., and Young, J. Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.
2020 - Smallhorn, M.N. and Hunter, N.C. Vice Chancellor’s Innovation in Teaching Award.
2020 - Hunter, N.C. Dean (Education) Award for Excellence in Teaching, Student Nominated.
2019 - Hunter, N.C. College of Science and Engineering Dean (Education) Award for Excellence in Teaching.
I am the topic coordinator for STEM2005 - Science Applied, which prepares students for scientific research and communicating findings with a wide audience.
I am the topic coordinator for BIOL1101 - Evolution of Biological Diversity. This topic focuses on the diversity of animals, plants and microorganisms.
I co-coordinate BIOL1102 - Molecular Basis of Life and BIOL1105 - Fundamentals of Molecular Biology.
I am the Senior Academic Integrity Officer for the College of Science & Engineering, assisting staff and students with academic integrity matters across the college.
I am interested in increasing the scientific literacy of all students and the wider community. I am focused on delivering quality teaching in the College of Science & Engineering and I am particulary interested in engaging students in their first year at Flinders University.