Rate My Professor Leanne Kenway

Leanne Kenway is Associate Professor of Anatomy and Physiology in the School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences within Griffith Health at Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus. A registered physiotherapist, she earned her Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours from the University of Queensland in 1991 and her Doctor of Philosophy from Griffith University. With over 18 years of experience teaching Human Anatomy and Physiology to undergraduate health students, Kenway currently convenes a large first-year course in the discipline. Her career at Griffith University has progressed from Senior Lecturer to her recent promotion to Associate Professor, effective January 2026. Kenway's teaching philosophy emphasizes active learning strategies, including 3D digital cadavers to supplement anatomy lab access, Skeletal Scrabble for skeletal system review, and weekly 'Who Am I?' quizzes to boost retention and improve student grades in challenging foundational subjects.

Kenway is a distinguished educator, honored with the Griffith University Vice Chancellor's Teacher of the Year award in 2019, the Griffith Award for Excellence in Teaching 2019 (Highly Commended), a 2020 Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning for designing and implementing innovative anatomy education, and recognition at the 2021 Vice Chancellor's Gala Awards for her anatomy and physiology teaching approaches. She holds Senior Fellow status with the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). Her research specializations include anatomy education, particularly supporting English as an Additional Language (EAL) students, and musculoskeletal disorder risk factors. Key publications co-authored by Kenway include 'Using an action research approach to support English as an Additional Language (EAL) students in a first-year undergraduate anatomy course' (2024, Nurse Education in Practice), 'An analysis of musculoskeletal disorder risk factors associated with common pedagogical principles of the Lhevinne and Taubman piano schools: A literature review' (2024, Research Studies in Music Education), and contributions to 'Current Insights and Future Directions' on pathophysiological mechanisms in irritable bowel syndrome (2026). Through her pedagogical innovations and scholarly contributions, Kenway has significantly influenced health sciences education at Griffith University and beyond.