The Bioscience Teacher of the Year Award seeks to identify the UK’s leading bioscience university teachers recognising the invaluable role played by Teachers in Higher Education. The competition is open to all employed bioscience teachers in the UK higher education system and individuals can be nominated either by self, peer or management nomination using the quick nomination form.
2012 Finalists Announced!
The calibre of nominees was extremely high and the judges all agreed that shortlisting just 5 finalists was a difficult process. We are therefore delighted to announce that the following individuals have been selected as the finalists for 2012:
- Dr Momna Hejmadi, University of Bath
- Dr Dave Lewis, University of Leeds
- Dr Roger Lock, University of Birmingham
- Dr Neil Morris, University of Leeds and
- Dr Chris Willmott, University of Leicester
The finalists will next submit a short case study which highlights how they have enhanced bioscience student learning. These case studies will be made publically available on the Society of Biology website following the announcement of the winner at the Society’s AGM in May.
About the prize
Launched by the UK Centre for Bioscience, supported by the Society of Biology and sponsored by Oxford University Press, the Bioscience Teacher of the Year Award recognises outstanding learning and teaching practice in the biosciences.
The scheme rewards lecturers who:
- Display individual excellence through the design and development of approaches to teaching that have proven successful in promoting bioscience student learning and achievement
- Undertake scholarly and professional developmental activities that actively influence and enhance the learning of their students
- Support colleagues and influence bioscience student learning beyond their own department and institution
The winner will receive the Ed Wood Memorial Prize: £1,000 to spend as they wish; one year’s subscription to an OUP journal of their choice; and one year’s free Membership at the appropriate grade (MSB or FSB) of the Society of Biology. The remaining finalists will each receive a £150 prize for their case study and one year’s free Membership/Fellowship to the Society of Biology.
The Ed Wood Memorial Prize is named in honour of Professor Edward J. Wood, who established and became the first Director of the Learning and Teaching Support Network for Bioscience, now the UK Centre for Bioscience, who dedicated himself to the promotion of biochemistry and molecular biology education.
Spread the word
Let colleagues in your department know about the 2012 award by downloading and displaying our poster on campus.
Learn more about the award and the judging process
Meet the judging panel
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