Teaching Awards

National Teaching Fellowships

Celebrating excellence in Learning and Teaching

The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) is a national competition which seeks to recognise and reward individuals of the highest calibre in the areas of teaching and the facilitation of learning. National Teaching Fellowships are awarded by the Higher Education Academy, an organisation funded by the UK Higher Education funding bodies to promote excellence in teaching.

 

Lord Dearing Awards

Celebrating excellence in Learning and Teaching

The Lord Dearing Award Scheme has, since 1999, recognised the outstanding achievements of University of Nottingham staff in enhancing the student learning experience.

The Dearing Awards are awarded annually and staff can be nominated by staff and students.  

University Staff Oscars

The University Staff Oscars – sponsored by The University of Nottingham (Teaching & Learning Board) – are awarded annually by the University’s Student Union and each entrant is nominated by students.

In 2012, the School of English won the Oscar for 'Best School/Department'. The nomination included examples of how English has actively improved the university experience for its students.

Elizabeth Goddard, Education Officer at the Students Union, explained why the school stood out:

'The School is very responsive to its Learning Community Forum, introducing video feedback and organising academic skills workshops. The School took the initiative to change the name from English Studies, after full consultation with students.

We particularly liked details of what English does for international students, holding an international day and introducing a buddy system for Ningbo students.

Finally, the nomination commends the School’s excellent management, something which most students would be unlikely to consider or particularly notice, demonstrating that the interaction between academic and administrative staff must be very effective.

Overall, the nomination really gave a sense that students truly loved being part of such a responsive School, constantly striving to make improvements.

Among several individual members of teaching staff in the School who were nominated for other awards, Paul Whickman, one of our Postgraduate Teaching Fellows won the award for Best Postgraduate who Teaches.