Celebrating excellent practice in student education

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 a wide range of impressive contributions. The panel continues to be incredibly impressed by the level of applications and the impact demonstrated by colleagues. This high standard is reflected in the national recognition many of our winners have gone on to achieve for their teaching.

Awards are given for both individual and collaborative innovation and contribution, and winners will gather for a celebratory event with colleagues in September to officially recognise their success.

Professor Jeff Grabill, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Education, said: “Congratulations to you, the winners of our 2024 University of Leeds Teaching Awards. It’s an honour to share space with such innovative, inspirational educators.

“At Leeds, we’re committed to providing our students with the best learning experience, and that experience must prepare them for their future and empower them to make the difference they want to make in the world. That requires inspiring educators who support students as they explore their passions, articulate their goals and ambitions, and take their first steps to realise them.

“Your work makes the Leeds Curriculum come alive for students, and ensures they are able to engage fully in their course, their future and our world. Thank you for continuing to push the boundaries of what’s possible, for empowering our students to be their best selves, and for everything you do.”

Each of our winners receives a grant to support professional development or scholarship, a certificate of recognition and an invitation to the celebratory event in September.

Early Career Excellence Winners

• Dr Jo Brown – School of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Environment
• Dr Arjun Khara – School of Design, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures
• Dr Manoj Ravi – School of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Early-Stage Collaborative Excellence Winners

• Dr Joanna Brown, Buena Galleposo, Professor Charlotte Haigh, Maedeh Hassani, Eleanor Jones-Ford, Iria Lopez, Thu Thu Naing and Stuart Porteous – Digital Education Service/School of Biomedical Sciences, Professional Services/Faculty of Biological Sciences
• Johanna Loock, Ayse Rumeysa Kotan, Dr Hizer Mir and Professor Salman Sayyid – School of Sociology and Social Policy, Faculty of Social Sciences

Sustained Excellence Winners

• Dr Catherine Bates – Lifelong Learning Centre, Professional Services
• Sofia Martinho – School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures
• Rachael O’Connor – School of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences
• Dr Martin Ward – School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures

Sustained Collaborative Excellence Winners

• Dr Aline Gaus, Alison Murfin, Dr Helen Morley and Dr Rachel Haworth – Organisational Development and Professional Learning (OD&PL), Professional Services
• Tony Morgan, Dr Lena Jaspersen and Dr Sanaz Sigaroudi – Management and Organisations Department, Leeds University Business School
• Dr Chris Randall, Dr Dimitra Mitsa, Professor Aysha Divan, Dr Sian Estdale, Dr Michelle Scott and Andy Gibbs – School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences