The annual Teaching Awards recognise excellence and innovation in education across the Division, welcoming nominations from all those involved in teaching activities, from graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to faculty and learning support staff.
The winners were chosen by a cross-departmental panel chaired by Professor Stuart Robinson, incoming Associate Head of Division (Taught Degrees), who commented: "The Teaching Awards are a great way of recognising and celebrating excellent and innovative teaching practices across the division. We are grateful to all the students and colleagues who contributed to the nomination process, which resulted in a very strong pool of candidates from across the division. Our five winners all contribute to delivery of teaching in different ways yet all have demonstrated outstanding leadership, creativity and commitment to education. I offer them my congratulations and gratitude for their hard work."
One of the awards went to Stephen Morris, Professor in Engineering Science and Associate Head (Teaching) in the Department of Engineering Science.
As Associate Head of Department (Teaching), Stephen’s nomination highlights how he successfully led the complex renewal of accreditation for the undergraduate engineering programme, safeguarding the quality and recognition of students' degrees. Stephen oversaw significant curriculum and governance changes, navigated the competing requirements of multiple professional bodies, and worked diplomatically with colleagues and external stakeholders to secure full reaccreditation, including by a new body. This was an exceptionally challenging undertaking, which he carried out with outstanding leadership and professionalism. Stephen’s colleagues particularly highlight his commitment to maintaining the highest standards in teaching and the undergraduate curriculum, ensuring students continue to benefit from a rigorous, accredited engineering education.
