​Catherine Snelling

Catherine Snelling serves as an Education Specialist Academic at the Adelaide Dental School, where she coordinates first-year Human Biology in the Bachelor of Oral Health program. Her innovative teaching approaches and dedication to student learning have earned her multiple prestigious recognitions, including an Office for Learning and Teaching Award for Teaching Excellence, the University of Adelaide Vice Chancellor's Medal for Excellence in Education, and the Stephen Cole the Elder Award. Her research focuses on technology-enhanced learning, particularly in developing Wiki-based collaborative environments and flipped classroom methodologies. As co-founder of PLUS2 Consultancy, she contributes to broader educational innovation through partnerships and co-creation initiatives. Her work on student engagement and pre-lecture activities has transformed traditional teaching approaches, while her research on online learning environments has influenced pedagogical practices across higher education. Beyond her teaching role, she actively contributes to educational research through publications on student partnership, assessment strategies, and innovative teaching methodologies.