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5.08/20/2025

Encourages students to think creatively.

4.05/21/2025

Always kind, respectful, and approachable.

5.03/31/2025

Inspires students to love their studies.

4.02/27/2025

Inspires curiosity and a thirst for knowledge.

5.02/4/2025

Great Professor!

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About Amanda

Professor Amanda Johnson is Professor of Nursing at the University of Newcastle, within the School of Nursing and Midwifery in the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing. She has held key leadership roles including Head of School and Dean of Nursing and Midwifery, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Excellence), and previously Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience). A proud Wiradjuri woman, she has been instrumental in advancing nursing education and practice, particularly through team efforts recognized in the 2021 University of Newcastle Excellence Awards for inspiring contributions during COVID-19 vaccination initiatives and support for Indigenous nursing perspectives. Johnson is a Registered Nurse (RN) with a Diploma of Teaching (Nursing) (DipT(Ng)), Master of Health Science Education (MstHScEd), and PhD. Her career emphasizes excellence in teaching underpinned by research.