Dr Rebecca Norman
Lecturer
AU Pathways and Participation
Academic
I hold a teaching-focused role in enabling programs within The College pathway stream, supported by a background in both science and senior secondary education. Since 2010, I have taught in a range of casual and fixed-term teaching roles, and I am currently completing a Master of Education.
My time at The College has strengthened my belief that while preparing students for undergraduate study is essential, we also have a powerful opportunity to challenge the perception that some learners are simply not ‘cut out’ for university. By fostering inclusive learning environments and building student confidence, we can support greater participation and long-term success.
In addition to my tertiary teaching experience, I have worked in schools in tutoring and curriculum support roles, and completed teaching placements in secondary settings, particularly in northern suburbs schools in Adelaide.
I am also currently delivering workshops for the University Makes a Difference program, funded through the Commonwealth Government’s Higher Education Continuity Guarantee. This outreach initiative forms partnerships with non-mainstream schools to help students explore learning opportunities beyond school and, in some cases, work toward an alternative pathway to SACE completion.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 - ongoing | Postdoctoral Research Fellow | University of Adelaide |
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Award | EDC Teaching Award (Early Career) | University of South Australia | Australia | 200 |
| 2021 | Award | SASTA Secondary Science Teacher of the Year | South Australian Secondary Science Teachers Association | Australia | - |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 - 2015 | Flinders University | Australia | Doctorate in Chemsitry (PhD) |
| 2007 - 2010 | Flinders University | Australia | Bachelor of Science in Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Murphy, R. B., Norman, R. E., White, J. M., Perkins, M. V., & Johnston, M. R. (2016). Tetra-porphyrin molecular tweezers: Two binding sites linked: Via a polycyclic scaffold and rotating phenyl diimide core. Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, 14(37), 8707-8720. Scopus10 WoS10 Europe PMC7 |
| 2016 | Norman, R., Perkins, M., Liepa, A., & Francis, C. L. (2016). N,N-Dialkyl-N′-Chlorosulfonyl Chloroformamidines in Heterocyclic Synthesis. Part XIII.∗Cleavage and Rearrangement Reactions of Pyrazolo[1,5-b][1,2,4,6]thiatriazine 1,1-Dioxides. Australian Journal of Chemistry, 69(1), 61-75. Scopus8 WoS7 |
| 2015 | Norman, R. E., Perkins, M. V., Liepa, A. J., & Francis, C. L. (2015). N,N-Dialkyl-N′-Chlorosulfonyl Chloroformamidines in Heterocyclic Synthesis. Part XII.∗Synthesis and Reactivity of the Pyrazolo[3,4-e][1,2,4]thiadiazine Ring System. Australian Journal of Chemistry, 68(9), 1455-1466. Scopus6 WoS5 |
| 2015 | Norman, R. E., Perkins, M. V., Liepa, A. J., & Francis, C. L. (2015). N,N-Dialkyl-N′-Chlorosulfonyl chloroformamidines in heterocyclic synthesis. Part XI.∗Some substitution reactions of pyrazolo[1,5-b][1,2,4,6]thiatriazine 1,1-Dioxides. Australian Journal of Chemistry, 68(7), 1011-1024. Scopus5 WoS3 |
| 2013 | Norman, R. E., Perkins, M. V., Liepa, A. J., & Francis, C. L. (2013). N,N-Dialkyl-N'-chlorosulfonyl chloroformamidines in heterocyclic synthesis. Part X.*The first pyrazolo[1,5-b][1,2,4,6]thiatriazine derivatives and their unusual reactions with acylating agents. Australian Journal of Chemistry, 66(11), 1323-1333. Scopus8 WoS7 |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Norman, R., Lewis, D. A., & Campbell, J. (2019). US10357896B2, Manufactured wood products and methods of production. Australia. |
Courses I teach
- NASC 1013 Introduction to Biosciences (2025)
- NASC 1014 Science for Tertiary Learning (2025)
- PHYS 1020 Physics for Health (2025)
- SCEDC 90043 Understanding Generation Z SC (2025)
- SPRC 1009 Introduction to Coaching Science (2025)
- NASC 1014 Science for Tertiary Learning (2024)
- PHYS 1020 Physics for Health (2024)
Programs I'm associated with
- DDSM - Diploma in STEM
- DUUS - Undergraduate Certificate in University Studies
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Member | Higher Education Research Network (HERN) | - |
| Date | Title | Engagement Type | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | University Makes a Difference - High School Outreach | Public Community Engagement | University of South Australia | Australia |