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We enjoyed a lovely evening yesterday at St Catharine's College celebrating the 2026 winners of the Pilkington Prize, on Tuesday 16 June.Twelve members of staff were celebrated for their outstanding contributions to education. The Prizes were awarded by Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education Prof. Bhaskar Vita and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Deborah Pr…

The Cambridge Teaching & Learning Recognition Scheme is designed for Cambridge educators seeking accreditation as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

The Centre for Teaching & Learning is delighted to announce the 2026 winners of the Pilkington Prize as follows:Prof. Julian AllwoodDepartment of EngineeringSt Catharine's CollegeDr Monique BoddingtonJudge Business School Prof. Nicholas ButterfieldDepartment of Earth SciencesSelwyn CollegeProf. John CarrDepartment of Plant SciencesCorpus Christi Co…

We are pleased to share speakers' slides and further resources following on from our January meetings for Directors of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education, Senior Tutors and Postgraduate Tutors.A Cambridge login is required to access the slides.Resources from the undergraduate-focused meeting (Tuesday 13 January)Speaker slides'Thinking through…

Advancing Educational Practice Programme 2026-27Over the course of this nine-month cohort programme you will explore theories of learning, develop a philosophy of teaching and learning, enquire into approaches to curriculum design, feedback and assessment, and expand your knowledge and practice through introductions to higher education research. Yo…

Registration is now open for the Enhancing Assessment Forum 2026.Date: Thursday 25 JuneTime: 10am-1pmVenue: Student Services CentreThis event provides a forum for all staff engaged in activities related to assessment to explore opportunities and processes for adapting, enhancing and diversifying assessment practices. Hear about a range of good prac…

Cambridge Teaching Forum: 21 April 2026The Cambridge Teaching Forum is for all staff across the collegiate University involved in teaching, supporting learning or assessment, whether at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Registration is now open.The event provides a stimulating environment for staff to learn about innovative approaches to educati…

Applications are now open for the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education running over the 2026-27 academic year.During this 12-month course you will develop enquiry-based approaches to engaging with educational challenges and contributions to improvements in the education of students at Cambridge and at tertiary level m…

Registration is now open for our Annual Meetings bringing together education leaders from across departments and Colleges.These events provide opportunities for colleagues to share ideas, expertise and good practice, and to hear about and inform some of the collegiate University's broader conversations about undergraduate and postgraduate education…

Are you a Cambridge postdoc looking to gain valuable teaching experience? Are you interested in designing and delivering workshops for PhD students?Applications are now open for the Researcher Development Fellows Programme.'Researcher Development' encompasses all the learning and development that equips PhD students with the skills needed to succes…

We are pleased to share the publication of the new Assessment Good Practice Guide.This guidance has been written to support the University's new Ordinance for Assessment Formats, which takes effect from 1 October 2025.The Assessment Good Practice Guide provides an overview of key considerations for designing assessments, and also offers specific ad…

A new online course - Inclusive Teaching and Learning for All Students - is now available to staff across the collegiate University.Bringing together and updating the content from two previous resources - Teaching Disabled Students and Inclusive Teaching and Learning for Disabled Students - the new course has incorporated suggestions from colleague…

We enjoyed a beautiful evening last week at Christ's College celebrating the 2025 winners of the Pilkington Prize, on Wednesday 11 June.Fourteen members of staff were celebrated for their outstanding contributions to education, with the Prizes awarded by Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education Prof. Bhaskar Vira and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Deborah P…

The Cambridge Teaching & Learning Recognition Scheme is designed for Cambridge educators seeking accreditation as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Drawing on your existing experience and reflections on teaching and supporting learning, participants on the Scheme are supported in drafting an application for Associate Fellowship, Fellowship …

Registration is open for the annual Kirsty Wayland Memorial Disability Lecture.Date: Tuesday 22 AprilTime: 5.30-6.30pmVenue: Old Divinity School, St John's CollegeFor this year's lecture, Harriet Cannon and Prof. Pam Birtill, University of Leeds, will discuss:Competence standards and disability: What next for universities, following the Abrahart ca…