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Three of six academics in receipt of University of Leicester Teaching Fellowship awards are pictured with (back row left to right) the Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Burgess, Chancellor Sir Michael Atiyah and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor John Fothergill.

Teaching Excellence Recognised at University of Leicester

Outstanding contribution to teaching and learning.

Six academics at the University of Leicester have gained recognition for their outstanding contribution to teaching and learning at the University of Leicester.

Their names were presented at the degree congregations held at the De Montfort Hall before thousands of students and parents from across the world.

The University of Leicester Teaching Fellowship awards have been established to promote excellence in teaching and learning at the University. Leicester has a distinctive record in teaching excellence - every department externally assessed by the Quality Assurance Agency since 1998 received a rating equivalent to Excellent.

The awards are open to all staff who teach or provide learning support for University courses at any level. Applicants for an award may be nominated by a member of staff, a student or be self-nominated, and those shortlisted are required to submit a portfolio of supporting evidence. The awards are made on the recommendation of a panel appointed by the Learning and Teaching Committee, which includes a student member.

The recipients of University Teaching Fellowships for 2004 are:

Mr Patrick Baughan, Centre for Labour Market Studies

In recognition of the sustained contribution he has made, through his teaching and organisational skills, to the development of a successful portfolio of distance learning programmes.

Dr Primrose Freestone, Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation

In recognition of her innovative and committed approach to the teaching of industrial microbiology, shaped by her own research.

Dr Roger Merry, School of Education

In recognition of his inspirational teaching on the Postgraduate Certificate of Education and other programmes in the School of Education.

Dr Richard Sandell and Ms Suzanne MacLeod, Department of Museum Studies (Joint Award)

In recognition of the success and national significance of the Diversity Project undertaken in conjunction with the Museums Association and a range of other stakeholders.

Professor Mike Sutcliffe, Departments of Biochemistry and Chemistry

In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the development of new and alternative teaching methods and approaches.