Teaching Excellence Awards

The Social Sciences Division Teaching Excellence Awards recognise the outstanding contribution to teaching and learning and the academic development of students shown by colleagues across the division.  

The scheme aims to recognise individuals' exceptional contribution and dedication to teaching at all career-stages.

Up to 15 financial prizes of £300 may be offered to award recipients. Please find further details in the guidance notes.

Teaching Excellence Awards may be awarded under one of three categories: 

  1. Teaching Excellence Award: Individual/Team Awards for Academic Staff 
  2. Teaching Excellence Award: Individual Awards for Academic Staff (Early Career Strand) 
  3. Achievement Award for Sustained Commitment to Education 

How to apply 

Nominations for the 2026 Teaching Excellence Awards have now closed. 

 

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2026 Teaching Excellence Awards logo

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