Recognising and rewarding teaching excellence
We are delighted to celebrate the fantastic contributions colleagues make to teaching excellence across the University.
To recognise colleagues sustained commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, the Teaching Excellence team coordinates the University's Teaching Excellence Awards and supports the University's nominees for Advance HE teaching excellence awards (National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) and Collaborative Award in Teaching Excellence (CATE)).
Other awards are made in faculties, by the University, the Students Union and by other external bodies.
For further information about applying for Advance HE fellowship for professional recognition of your teaching and learning practice, please visit the University of Manchester Advance HE Fellowships Scheme website.
University teaching awards
University of Manchester Teaching Excellence Awards
The University of Manchester Teaching Excellence Awards are made in recognition of significant and sustained commitment to excellence in the delivery and/or support of teaching and learning at UG or PGT level. Academic, Technical and Professional Service colleagues are eligible for the award.
Distinguished Achievement Awards
Distinguished Achievement Awards recognise staff and students who have made outstanding contributions in one of the following categories: Researcher, Postgraduate Researcher (PGR), Teacher, Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate Taught (PGT) student, as a member or team from the Professional Services or the Cultural Institutions.
Student's Union Awards
The annual Students' Union Awards recognise and celebrate the positive impact that students and staff have across campus and the wider community and also celebrate the long-lasting impact that university education can have.
The UMSU Academic Awards recognise students and staff who make studying more inclusive and enjoyable. Previous years have included awards for innovative teaching, academic advising, excellent feedback and more. All nominations are made by students.
- Find out more about the UMSU Awards (opens in new window)
Faculty awards
Information about teaching awards in each faculty is available on StaffNet.
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health teaching awards
- Faculty of Humanities teaching awards
- Faculty of Science and Engineering teaching awards
Advance HE awards (NTFS and CATE)
National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) and Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE)
Advance HE's national awards showcase and celebrate the transformative impact of teaching in Higher Education. Advance HE run two award programmes annually that recognise teaching excellence across individuals (National Teaching Fellowship Scheme) and teams (Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence).
- National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) [opens in new window, Advance HE website]
- Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) [opens in new window, Advance HE website]
University nominations for NTF and CATE awards (now closed for 2024/25)
Each year, the University can nominate up to three individuals and one team who can clearly demonstrate an outstanding impact on higher education student outcomes and/or the teaching profession. Nominations are coordinated by the Teaching Excellence team. All nominees will be supported by the Teaching Excellence team to develop their claim against the NTF or CATE criteria.
- Find out more about NTF and how to express your interest for nomination
- Find out more about CATE and how to express your interest for nomination
Support for potential future nominees - NTF and CATE Pipeline Programme
If you are considering a nomination for either an NTF or CATE award in the next three years, you can apply to join our highly regarded NTF and CATE Collaborative Pipeline Programme.
The Pipeline Programme, delivered in collaboration with the University of Liverpool, Manchester Metropolitan University, BPP, and Northumbria University, brings together experts, previous award winners and potential applicants in an informal, supportive environment to help you find out more about the award criteria and the process of applying.
- Attend an the NTF/CATE Pipeline Programme introductory session on Wednesday 29 January 2025, 10-11.30am via Zoom (the 2025 session has closed for new entries).
Other external awards
Times Higher Education (THE) Awards
Times Higher Education (THE) offer a number of awards including Most Innovative Teacher of the Year as well as other relevant areas such as leadership, collaboration, student support and Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Guardian Awards
The Guardian offer a number of awards including Teaching excellence, student experience, course and curriculum design, digital innovation and more.
UoM Teaching Excellence Awards
Find out more about the University's Teaching Excellence Awards
Read more
National Teaching Fellowship
Find out about applying for a National Teaching Fellowship
Read more
Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence
Find out about the national CATE awards
Read more
Contact
If you have any queries about teaching excellence awards, please contact the Teaching Excellence team.