Congratulations to our University Teaching Fellows 2022
27 July 2022
We are delighted to announce the winners of the University Teaching Fellowship Scheme (UTFS) for 2022.
This is a prestigious award for colleagues who demonstrate individual excellence and dedication to the development of teaching and learning within the University and beyond. The application process was very competitive again this year, and we would like to thank everyone who took the time to apply.
The winners of the 2022 University Teaching Fellowship scheme are:
Angela Buckingham (Centre for Quality Support and Development) – Angela works in Academic Development and her role includes teaching on the Academic Practice Programme and Preparing to Teach. The UTFS Selection Panel commended Angela’s clear passion for teaching and inspiring and supporting others to become outstanding teachers. It welcomed her strong focus on internationalisation and her deep understanding of the pedagogic techniques and strategies she uses to empower others as educators. The Panel was also impressed with the wide reach of Angela’s impact across the University, at UoRM and NUIST and more broadly on a national/international level.
Angela commented, “I am thrilled and deeply honoured to have been presented with this prestigious award, particularly as someone who works in a Professional Services role. I look forward to joining the UTF Community of Practice, to be amongst like-minded colleagues who are passionate about teaching and enriching the lives of learners; and for myself, to learn from this inspirational group. I recognise this as a tremendous opportunity to strengthen my commitment to teaching and Academic Development, and I hope that in my role I will continue to encourage and empower colleagues across our campuses.”
Elizabeth Conaghan (School of Law) – Liz is an Associate Professor, Director of Academic Tutoring and Director of Mooting and Advocacy in the School of Law. The Panel welcomed her focus on inclusive teaching and embedding employability, her clear commitment to working in partnership with students and the innovative co-curricular initiatives that she has introduced, including a ‘Commercial Law Club’. It also commended her support for the development of colleagues within the School of Law and more widely across the University. Liz’s application conveyed a clear passion and drive for improving the student experience.
Liz commented, “I am really delighted to be joining the UTF Community of Practice; I can already testify to its supportive and encouraging approach because a UTF member generously mentored me for my own application.”
Dr Chris Dalton (Henley Business School) – Chris is Associate Professor of Management Learning and module convener for Personal Development at Henley Business School. The UTFS Panel commended his stimulating, inspiring and hugely influential approach to teaching Personal Development and his commitment to innovative pedagogy. It welcomed Chris’s focus on supporting a diversity of learning needs, particularly in the context of his teaching at Henley Business School Africa. The Panel also recognised the significant contributions Chris has made to the development of other colleagues and to the dissemination of good practice at a local, national and international level.
Chris commented, “The Fellowship is a great opportunity to highlight our work with mid-career and mid-life students at the Greenlands campus. For many, this is the discovery of the power of lifelong learning and the rediscovery of self and purpose.”
Professor Elisabeth Wilding (International Study & Language Institute) – Liz specialises in teaching English for Academic Purposes, has held a number of T&L leadership roles, and currently has a particular responsibility for transnational education (TNE) provision at ISLI. The Panel was particularly impressed with her significant contributions to the development and management of the integrated foundation year at NUIST, and with her work in developing global online resources. The Panel welcomed Liz’s collaborative approach and her strong awareness of accessibility and student needs. She has raised the profile of T&L at a local, national and international level.
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.
The winners of the 2022 University Teaching Fellowship scheme are:
Angela Buckingham (Centre for Quality Support and Development) – Angela works in Academic Development and her role includes teaching on the Academic Practice Programme and Preparing to Teach. The UTFS Selection Panel commended Angela’s clear passion for teaching and inspiring and supporting others to become outstanding teachers. It welcomed her strong focus on internationalisation and her deep understanding of the pedagogic techniques and strategies she uses to empower others as educators. The Panel was also impressed with the wide reach of Angela’s impact across the University, at UoRM and NUIST and more broadly on a national/international level.
Angela commented, “I am thrilled and deeply honoured to have been presented with this prestigious award, particularly as someone who works in a Professional Services role. I look forward to joining the UTF Community of Practice, to be amongst like-minded colleagues who are passionate about teaching and enriching the lives of learners; and for myself, to learn from this inspirational group. I recognise this as a tremendous opportunity to strengthen my commitment to teaching and Academic Development, and I hope that in my role I will continue to encourage and empower colleagues across our campuses.”
Elizabeth Conaghan (School of Law) – Liz is an Associate Professor, Director of Academic Tutoring and Director of Mooting and Advocacy in the School of Law. The Panel welcomed her focus on inclusive teaching and embedding employability, her clear commitment to working in partnership with students and the innovative co-curricular initiatives that she has introduced, including a ‘Commercial Law Club’. It also commended her support for the development of colleagues within the School of Law and more widely across the University. Liz’s application conveyed a clear passion and drive for improving the student experience.
Liz commented, “I am really delighted to be joining the UTF Community of Practice; I can already testify to its supportive and encouraging approach because a UTF member generously mentored me for my own application.”
Dr Chris Dalton (Henley Business School) – Chris is Associate Professor of Management Learning and module convener for Personal Development at Henley Business School. The UTFS Panel commended his stimulating, inspiring and hugely influential approach to teaching Personal Development and his commitment to innovative pedagogy. It welcomed Chris’s focus on supporting a diversity of learning needs, particularly in the context of his teaching at Henley Business School Africa. The Panel also recognised the significant contributions Chris has made to the development of other colleagues and to the dissemination of good practice at a local, national and international level.
Chris commented, “The Fellowship is a great opportunity to highlight our work with mid-career and mid-life students at the Greenlands campus. For many, this is the discovery of the power of lifelong learning and the rediscovery of self and purpose.”
Professor Elisabeth Wilding (International Study & Language Institute) – Liz specialises in teaching English for Academic Purposes, has held a number of T&L leadership roles, and currently has a particular responsibility for transnational education (TNE) provision at ISLI. The Panel was particularly impressed with her significant contributions to the development and management of the integrated foundation year at NUIST, and with her work in developing global online resources. The Panel welcomed Liz’s collaborative approach and her strong awareness of accessibility and student needs. She has raised the profile of T&L at a local, national and international level.
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.
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