HDR Supervisor of the Month

The ANU Higher Degree Research (HDR) Supervisor of the Month Award recognises good practice in ANU HDR supervision.

All HDR supervisors, conveners, administrators, and anyone else who works to support HDR candidates, are eligible to be nominated.

The awardee will receive ANU-wide recognition.

Nominations are welcome from all members of the ANU community. Nomination involves completion of the simple HDR Supervisor of the Month – Nomination Form.

Current HDR Supervisor of the Month awardee

April 2025

Associate Professor Qing Wang (posthumously)
School of Computing
ANU College of Systems and Society

This tribute to Qing’s approach to supervision was written by her colleagues in the School of Computing:
"Associate Professor Qing Wang’s approach to PhD supervision was characterised by a combination of academic rigour, personalised mentorship, and deep human empathy. She fostered an environment where students were encouraged “to explore and discover their own academic interests,” prompting them to reflect on their passions and shape research questions that truly excited them. Through weekly reading groups and structured, iterative feedback, Qing ensured her students engaged critically with current literature while refining their methodologies with clarity and purpose. Her open-door policy and emphasis on collaborative dialogue helped students develop confidence in defending their ideas and adapting to constructive critique.

Beyond intellectual guidance, Qing was deeply committed to the personal and professional wellbeing of her students. She “saw her students not just as researchers but as whole individuals,” maintaining active oversight of their progress and offering support when challenges arose. She modelled best practices in academic research, encouraged networking, and celebrated both academic milestones and personal growth. As one research colleague put it, “she had a heart full of love and lived to spread kindness and care”. With compassion, Qing nurtured confident, independent researchers who are now well-prepared to thrive in academia and beyond.

Her colleagues and students celebrate her legacy and express their gratitude for her selflessness in sharing knowledge and care with others. Her research continues to live on—multiplied through the work of all her students."