2021 University Teaching Fellowship

We are delighted to announce the winners of the University Teaching Fellowship Scheme (UTFS) for 2021.

The Fellowship is a prestigious award for staff who demonstrate individual excellence and dedication to the development of teaching and learning within the University and beyond. The application process was extremely competitive again this year, with a number of very high-quality applications put forward. We would like to thank everyone who took the time to apply.

The winners of the 2021 University Teaching Fellowship scheme (UTFS) are:

• Dr Amanda Branson (School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) - The UTFS Selection Panel commended Amanda’s reflective, innovative and student-centred approach to T&L and her openness to identify and address areas for improvement in her own and others’ practice. The Panel welcomed Amanda’s work and advocacy in raising excellence by changing practice and culture in some challenging areas, including leading several initiatives to enhance employability. Amanda’s work has had clear impact within and beyond her immediate context.
• Simon Floodgate (Institute of Education) - The Panel welcomed Simon’s focus on inclusive pedagogy and his pastoral approach to teaching and learning, supporting the diversity of student needs. Simon’s distinctive and innovative approach, inspired by his passion for theatre and drama, has had wide-reaching impact on students and colleagues within his Department, across the University and at a national/international level. He demonstrates a reflective and pro-active approach to his own and others’ professional development.
• Daniel Grant (School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy) - The Panel considered that Dan’s application conveyed a real sense of energy and innovation. It welcomed the broad range of activities in which Dan has been involved, including the use of forum theatre, interprofessional learning events, peer teaching and the development of e-learning packages, which demonstrate his sustained impact over many years, and his clear commitment to raising the profile of excellence within and beyond the University.
• Kat Hall (School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy) - The Panel welcomed Kat’s proactive, innovative approach and her evident commitment to improving her own, and others’, T&L practice. It commended the wide range of work in which Kat has been involved, including several initiatives focussed on providing an individualised approach to student support and personal development. The Panel recognised her influence and impact within CIPPET and the wider School, across the University and at a national/international level.
• Sarah Marston (Institute of Education) – The Panel commended Sarah’s commitment to providing high quality experiences for students, with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, and to working in partnership with schools to support them to make this aim a reality. The Panel recognised the impact of Sarah’s work at a programme/School, local and national level and her clear commitment to understanding and developing her T&L practice.

The winners’ achievements will be recognised formally at a Celebrating Teaching & Learning Success event later this year. 

Please join us in congratulating this year’s winners!    

To find out more about the University Teaching Fellowship scheme, please visit the University Teaching Fellowship scheme information page.