Recognising PGCAP graduates at the University of Leeds

A new cohort of 20 colleagues from the University of Leeds have graduated from the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP).

By completing the PGCAP, they have also been awarded Advance HE Fellowship (FHEA). This achievement reflects their dedication to advancing their teaching practice and contributing to educational excellence.

Designed as a developmental programme, the PGCAP equips participants with the tools and insights needed to reflect critically on their teaching methods.

As part of the programme, they also undertake a pedagogical research project, further enhancing the academic experience for their students. Graduates benefit from ongoing professional growth, applying their learning to real-world teaching situations while gaining the prestigious Fellowship status with Advance HE.

PGCAP graduates:

• Dr Cuie Xu – School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
• Dr Kisby Dickinson – School of Law
• Dr Alexandra Meakin – School of Politics and International Studies
• Dr Muhammad Azhar Iqbal – SWJTU Joint School
• Dr Alexander Stead – Institute for Transport Studies
• Dr Alice Damiano – School of Earth and Environment
• Laura Pearson  – Leeds University Business School
• Karis Vercoe – School of Medicine
• Andy Smith – Leeds University Business School
• Dr Ayako Yoshino – School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
• Alannah Collins – School of Law
• Dr Costas Loizou – SWJTU Joint School
• Dr Linhao Fang – Leeds University Business School
• Dr Ellis Jones – School of Music
• Dr Radhika Borde – School of Geography
• Carl Hartley – School of Media and Communication
• Dr Matt Bawn – School of Molecular and Cellular Biology
• Dr Dimitra Mitsa – School of Molecular and Cellular Biology
• Dr Caifei Chen – Leeds University Business School
• Dr Clare Richardson-Barlow – School of Languages, Cultures and Societies

Since its introduction in 2018, the PGCAP has supported over 98 staff members from across the University, fostering an environment where participants from different disciplines and backgrounds can come together to collaborate, share insights and learn from one another.

The success of the programme is underpinned by the enthusiasm, dedication, and innovation demonstrated by its participants, who are committed to making a positive impact on student learning.

The PGCAP Programme Leader, Victoria Taylor, said:

“We are very proud of our newest PGCAP graduates and they join a growing number of PGCAP alumni at Leeds. Their hard work, enthusiasm and continued dedication to student education deserves our warmest congratulations. Each graduate has been on an individual journey of reflection about their practice, alongside a collaborative exploration of multiple approaches across student education within the supportive community of practice they have built together.  Both aspects have challenged and enhanced their practice, and long may the impact of these discoveries continue! It has been a pleasure working alongside these colleagues and we thank them for their insightful thoughts and honest reflections they have shared with us throughout the programme.”