DrJack Li

CORE stands for the Computing Research and Education Association of Australasia. The CORE Teaching Awards recognise the importance of providing high-quality education teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Computing. The awards are for an outstanding contribution to teaching or an exemplary innovation in teaching by a team or an individual and specifically recognise the ability to arouse students’ curiosity, interest, creative endeavour and enthusiasm for computing. The two awards recognise outstanding accomplishments of established teachers in the general award and trajectories of early career teachers in the Early Career Award, respectively. The next award will be presented at ACSW 2026.

This Award recognises Dr Jianhua (Jack) Li for his transformative contributions to computing education through innovative, inclusive curricula and culturally responsive teaching. His leadership in indigenising ICT education and boosting student employability aligns with Deakin’s equity and excellence goals.