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Celebrating excellent practice: Applications open for the University of Leeds Teaching Awards 2025

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The University of Leeds Teaching Awards celebrate excellent individual and collaborative practice in student education, and recognise the importance of teaching and learning, and giving our students the best possible experience. Professor Jeff Grabill, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Education Outstanding and innovative teaching at Leeds will be recognised in a prestigious awards scheme. Applications are now...

Congratulations to our 2024 Aurorans!

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In September, the University of Leeds celebrated 114 colleagues from across the University who completed the Aurora Women’s Leadership Development Programme in 2024. The event was a joyful celebration of the achievements of our Aurora participants in 2024 and provided an opportunity for networking and to hear from a series of guest speakers. Participants heard from 2023...

Research Culture Uncovered Podcast wins Vitae ICE Award 

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Colleagues from the University of Leeds have won a prestigious Vitae Impact, Culture, and Engagement (ICE) Award, in recognition of their significant contribution to the researcher development community. The team behind the Research Culture Uncovered Podcast, celebrated winning the Research Culture Impact Through Researcher Development Award at an awards ceremony on 23 September as part of the Vitae...

Recognising PGCAP graduates at the University of Leeds

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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...

Celebrating outstanding contributions to student education

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It has been a privilege to be part of this year’s celebration, which provides us with the chance to honour the remarkable achievements of exceptional educators and inspiring individuals. Professor Jeff Grabill, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Education Campus played host to a special celebration this week recognising excellent practice in delivering high-quality teaching and learning at...

Research Culture Uncovered Podcast shortlisted for Vitae ICE Award

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Colleagues from the University of Leeds have been shortlisted for the prestigious Vitae Impact, Culture, and Engagement (ICE) Awards, in recognition of their significant contribution to the researcher development community. The team behind the Research Culture Uncovered Podcast, have been shortlisted in the ‘Research Culture Impact Through Researcher Development Award’ category. This nomination celebrates the...

Celebrating excellent practice in student education

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Winners of the 2024 University of Leeds Teaching Awards have been announced. These prestigious accolades recognise the work and innovation of colleagues in delivering high-quality teaching and learning at Leeds. Now in their fourth year, the awards continue to grow, with submissions almost doubling compared to 2023. Applications were received from across the University, showcasing...

Successful PRiSE scheme applicants awarded Advance HE Fellowship – June 2024

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37 colleagues at Leeds have recently had their professional practice in student education recognised through the award of Advance HE Fellowship.   There are four categories of Fellowship which recognise individuals’ roles in teaching and/or supporting learning in higher education. Run by OD&PL, the Professional Recognition in Student Education (PRiSE) scheme is accredited by Advance HE to award three...

Professor Anne Tallontire awarded Principal Fellowship (PFHEA) 

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Professor Anne Tallontire has become the ninth colleague currently at the University of Leeds to be recognised as a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA) for her leadership in student education across the institution. Principal Fellowship is awarded by Advance HE to colleagues whose practice involves a sustained record of effectiveness in strategic...

Celebrating our latest PGCAP graduates – March 2024

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Congratulations to all those who have recently graduated from our Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP). 18 colleagues from the University of Leeds have recently completed the PGCAP, and as such have also been awarded Advance HE Fellowship (FHEA).  Dr Hannah Campbell – School of Biomedical Science   Kasia Drozdiak – Learning Development Team (Library)  Dr Victoria Easton –...