Helen Morris
Adjunct Senior Lecturer & Dietitian (APD)
School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD (as Co-Supervisor) - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Helen Morris is an adjunct Senior Lecturer in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, The University of Adelaide.
She is also an accredited practising dietitian with Dietitians Australia, and has over 35 years of experience across the areas of clinical nutrition and dietetics, nutrition and food science, public health nutrition, foodservice and tertiary education.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2021 - 2022 Subject Matter Expert: development of online nutrition micro-credentials / short courses The University of Adelaide 2021 - ongoing Adjunct Senior Lecturer The University of Adelaide 2021 - 2021 Senior Lecturer | Program Coordinator The University of Adelaide 2019 - 2020 Lecturer | Program Coordinator - continuing The University of Adelaide 2017 - 2019 Lecturer | Program Coordinator - fixed term The University of Adelaide 2008 - 2016 Lecturer & Course Coordinator for multiple courses - casual academic The University of Adelaide 2008 - 2012 Dietitian & Canteen Advisor Voluntary Role for the South Australian School Canteen Network 2007 - 2008 Consultant South Australian Department of Education and Children’s Services 1994 - 1998 Consultant Dietitian, Private Practice Franklin House, Bedford Park 1991 - 1995 Clinical Dietitian - various locum positions in South Australian Hospitals: Ashford Private Hospital, Noarlunga Hospital, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide 1991 - 1991 Sessional Lecturer - Food Service Systems University of South Australia & South Australian Health Commission 1987 - 1990 Senior Dietitian: Food Service, Clinical and Teaching Flinders Medical Centre (SA Health) 1985 - 1987 Dietitian - Clinical and Teaching Flinders Medical Centre (SA Health) -
Awards and Achievements
Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount 2020 Recognition Member of the University of Adelaide Education Academy University of Adelaide Australia - 2014 Teaching Award Commendation for Excellence in Teaching University of Adelaide Australia - 2014 Achievement Accredited Practising Dietitian Dietitians Australia Australia - 2012 Honour Medal of the Order of Australia, OAM Australian Government Australia - -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 1984 - 1985 Flinders University Australia Postgraduate Diploma of Nutrition and Dietetics 1981 - 1983 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Science -
Research Interests
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Journals
Year Citation 1994 Morris, H., Davies, M., Byrnes, T., Orr, P., Goodwin, S., & Dyson, L. (1994). An approach to increasing the frequency of better food choices in a South Australian public hospital.. Australian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 51, 9-13. -
Conference Items
Year Citation 2021 Taslim, E. L., Zhang, X., Thanh, L. E., Cheung, Y. L., & Morris, H. (2021). Variability in Food Allergen Labelling in Australia, prior to 2021. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology 2021 Convention. 2017 Choo, Y. W., Cramond, A., De Sciscio, M., Lee, T. C., Lush, K., Kong, W. Y., . . . Morris, H. (2017). Five Food Group knowledge in adults aged 70 years and over in Adelaide. Poster session presented at the meeting of 10th Asia Pacific Conference on Clinical Nutrition. Adelaide. -
Report for External Bodies
Year Citation 2012 Morris, H., Trevithick, M., & O'Neil, M. (2012). South Australian School Canteen Network - 2012 Survey. 2010 Morris, H., Trevithick, M., & O'Neil, M. (2010). South Australian School Canteen Network - 2010 Survey. -
Original Creative Works
Year Citation 2015 Authors: Morris H. Title: Extending the range of healthy food options in school-aged children & adolescents with eating difficulties, inclusive of those with intellectual disabilities.. Description: N/A. Extent: Healthy Eating Policy & Resource Kit made available to staff and families at The Grove Education Centre, Special Education School, Woodville South Australia.
University of Adelaide Courses Summary
| Date | Taught | Developed | Coordinated | Course Title | Course Level/ Code |
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| 2016 to 2021 | x | x | x | Public Health Nutrition lll | FOOD SC 3505WT | |
| 2015 to 2021 | x | x | x |
Nutrition Industry Placement lll (Semester 1 & Semester 2 ) |
FOOD SC 3520WT |
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| 2021 | x | x | x |
Nutrition l (Haide College) University of Adelaide-Ocean University China |
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| 2012 to 2021 | x | x | x |
Nutrition ll (new Level 2 nutrition course from 2012) |
FOOD SC 2510WT | |
| 2012 to 2021 | x | x |
Nutrition lll Dietary modelling and related practical component |
FOOD SC 3502WT |
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| 2010 to 2011 | x | x | x |
Nutrition lll (previously named Nutrition ll, transitioned to a Level 3 course) |
FOOD SC 3502WT |
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| 2007 to 2008 | x | x | x | Nutrition ll | FOOD SC 2510WT | |
| 2019 to 2021 | x | x |
Nutrition l (name changed from 'Food & Nutrition') Lectures: Food composition, nutrient reference values, food group system, healthy eating & dietary guidelines Tutorial-practical sessions Written assignment |
FOOD SC 1001WT | ||
| 2014 to 2018 | x | x |
Food, Nutrition & Health l / Food & Nutrition name change to 'Food & Nutrition' from 2015 |
FOOD SC 1001WT | ||
| 2013 | x (co-taught) | x | x (co- coordinated) | Food, Nutrition & Health l |
FOOD SC 1001WT |
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| 2012 | x | x | x | Food, Nutrition & Health l | FOOD SC 1001WT | |
| 2008 to 2011 | x | x | x | Consumers, Food & Health | FOOD SC 1001 | |
| 2012 | x | Applications of Plant Biotechnology in Health and Nutrition | PLANT SC 7124WT | |||
| 2010 to 2011 | x | x | x | Applications of Plant Biotechnology in Health and Nutrition | PLANT SC 7124WT |
University of Adelaide Program Coordinator for:
2017 to 2021 Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science Program
2021 Bachelor of Food Science and Engineering (joint program UoA-Haide College, Ocean University China)
Guest Lectures/Workshops at the University of Adelaide:
2021, 2022 SPEECH 1000 - Introduction to Speech Pathology: Nutrition and Sensory Workshop
2021, 2022 PUB HLTH 3007 - Nutrition: Ideology, Individuals and Industry, Food Menus & Children - guiding choice, lecture
2018 to 2021 HLTH SC 2100 - Fundamentals in Human Nutrition II: Nutrition Assessment & Intervention; Nutrition Career Opportunities
Online Nutrition Micro-credentials / Short Course curriculum development
2020-2021 Micro-credential 1: Nutrition: Healthy Eating - 50 hour micro-credential completed
2020-2021 Micro-credential 2: Nutrition: Role and Functions of the Principal Nutrients - 50 hour micro-credential, approximately 3/4 complete.
2022 Healthy Eating online short course - due for completion by end of 2022
2022 Nutrition for the Health Sector short course - due for completion by end of 2022
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Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2023 Principal Supervisor Storage communication conventions and regulatory requirements for food waste reduction Master of Philosophy Master Full Time Miss Jia En Sit 2022 Co-Supervisor Food Security and Public Health Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Tjing Shaeny Dian Chandra -
Other Supervision Activities
Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name 2023 - ongoing Principal Supervisor Consumer food waste from quick service restaurant (QSRs) meal deals. University of Adelaide Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science Honours Honours Full Time Tracy Too Cherotich 2021 - ongoing Principal Supervisor Food service menu practices and the amount of behind-the-counter food waste from an Australian University campus The University of Adelaide Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science Honours Honours Part Time Asgiri Jayasekara 2020 - 2020 Other Expert Assessor: Exploring Adelaide University student's food security, employment, dietary and lifestyle behaviours before and during the Covid-19 pandemic: A retrospective study The University of Adelaide Honours degree of Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences Honours Full Time Sara Prostran
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Memberships
Date Role Membership Country 2019 - ongoing Member Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology (AIFST) Australia 2018 - ongoing Member Nutrition Society of Australia Australia 1986 - ongoing Member Dietitians Australia Australia
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