Rate My Professor Chris Piggott

Following the death of fellow pharmacist Duncan Cruickshank in 2015, who managed Newcastle’s after-hours chemist and taught at the Mater Hospital, Piggott collaborated with peers to institute scholarships in his name to aid disadvantaged students and pharmacy research advancement. Piggott remarked, “The scholarships are a perfect way to honour Duncan’s memory, as he was passionate about the progression of pharmacy, and the field being one of diversity and equity of access.” His involvement in education encompasses lecturing, supervision of student research as Conjoint Professor in earlier appointments, and organizing visits to his pharmacy for University students to gain hands-on experience in community pharmacy operations. For his lifelong dedication, Piggott was honored with the NSW Lifetime Achievement Award by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (NSW Branch) in 2015. In 2025, he earned Life Membership from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia (NSW Branch), celebrating 50 years as a pharmacist and 56 years of membership in the Guild. Piggott’s initiatives have significantly enhanced collaboration between the pharmacy industry and academia, supporting the training and retention of pharmacists in the Hunter region.