Award for Achievements in Teaching at the School of Engineering
The School of Engineering recognises meritorious teaching work annually with the Award for Achievements in Teaching.
Nominate your candidate for the 2025 Award for Achievements in Teaching at the School of Engineering
Have you met an exceptional teacher or teacher group at the School of Engineering? Perhaps they spark a passion for learning in students and colleagues, generously share their expertise, and continuously evolve as educator(s)? Nominate them for the 2025 Award for Achievements in Teaching at the School of Engineering!
The year 2025 has been marked by high-quality teaching at the School of Engineering. At the same time, it has been demanding for the teachers, as we have developed programmes and curricula, implemented language policies, and navigated the complexities introduced by AI. The educational leadership wishes to thank the entire teaching staff for their impressive work and to highlight actions that have significantly advanced our school’s teaching.
Help us find an exceptional teacher or teacher group and nominate them for the 2025 Award for Achievements in Teaching at the School of Engineering! The award can be suggested for any individual or group who have invested in their teaching, regardless of their career stage - both new and experienced teachers are eligible for nomination.
Selection criteria
The winner is chosen based on one or more of the following focus areas:
- Supporting teachers' collaboration, co-teaching and wellbeing.
- Paying attention to students’ wellbeing in teaching and supervising, availability and accessibility of guidance.
- High-quality teaching demonstrated in practice through teaching methods and assessment tailored to the subject, careful attention to students' study time and workload, and effective use of student feedback in course development.
- Pedagogically meaningful use of educational technology in teaching and supervising.
- Implementing multidisciplinarity in teaching (participants, subject matter and teachers).
- Teaching-related collaboration with stakeholders that supports students' learning and motivation.
- Active participation in the development of own programme/major or other contribution to broader pedagogical development.
Please submit your proposal by Fri 16 January 2026 here: Webropol Survey
The award winner will be decided in January 2026, and the award will be presented in March 2026. The award is granted by the school Dean upon the recommendation of the Vice Dean for Education.
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