Teaching Excellence Awards 2015-16
03 Dec 2015
Submissions are invited for the 2015-16 University of Manchester Teaching Excellence Awards
The Teaching Excellence Awards focus on achievement in relation to teaching, learning and the student experience over recent years. A case should include evidence of an academically rigorous approach, coherence and evaluation of activity. The Award consists of a £5000 grant to be used by recipients to develop teaching and learning activities or to support their own career development in this area. The period of award is three years. The University makes around six awards annually and may also issue commendations at the discretion of the decision panel.
Both academic and related colleagues involved in the delivery of teaching or the preparation of material for teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate levels are eligible for these awards.
The awards will be decided by a panel chaired by the Vice-President (Teaching, Learning and Students) or his nominee. The panel will have representation from across the University.
The criteria for award are:
- Individual Excellence: evidence of promoting and enhancing the student experience;
- Raising the Profile of Excellence: evidence of supporting colleagues and influencing support for student learning in (and, if appropriate, beyond) the University, through demonstrating impact and engagement beyond the nominee's immediate academic or professional role;
- Developing Excellence: the nominee's commitment to her/his ongoing professional development with regard to teaching and learning and/or learning support.
These criteria are based on the criteria used by the Higher Education Academy for the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme.
In the first instance, nominations should be sent to the listed Faculty administrative contact by the Faculty-specific date:
- Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences - Rosemary Tomkinson (rosemary.tomkinson@manchester.ac.uk) by Friday, 12 February 2016
- Faculty of Humanities - Emma Rose (emma.rose@manchester.ac.uk) by Friday, 26 February 2016
- Faculty of Life Sciences - Carol Rowlinson (carol.l.rowlinson@manchester.ac.uk) by Monday, 15 February 2016
- Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences - Wayne Bulbrook (wayne.bulbrook@manchester.ac.uk) by Friday, 12 February 2016
- University Library, Cultural Institutions, Non-Faculty Professional Support Services - William Carey (William.Carey@manchester.ac.uk) by Friday, 12 February 2016
Further information
For further information on the operation of the Teaching Excellence Awards, visit: