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Winners of the 2024 Pilkington Prize with PVC Bhaskar Vira and VC Deborah Prentice at St John's College

Pilkington Prizes awarded in recognition of excellent teaching

2 July 2024

We recently enjoyed a beautiful evening at St John's College celebrating the 2024 winners of the Pilkington Prize, on Friday 21 June. Twelve members of staff were celebrated for their outstanding contributions to education, with the Prizes awarded by Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education Professor Bhaskar Vira and Vice-...

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Gain accreditation for your teaching & learning support through the Recognition Scheme

19 June 2024

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 a successful...

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Join us for two events on assessment with guest speaker Prof. Phillip Dawson

29 May 2024

Prof. Phillip Dawson We are delighted to be welcoming Professor Phillip Dawson to two events exploring assessment being held on the same day. Phill is the Co-Director of the Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning at Deakin University, Australia. In the morning he will be hosting a practical workshop on...

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Apply now for the Advancing Educational Practice Programme

9 April 2024

Over 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. You will work on a...

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Pilkington Prize

6 March 2024

The Centre for Teaching & Learning is delighted to announce the 2024 winners of the Pilkington Prize as follows: Dr Sui-Yen Ah-See School of Clinical Medicine Dr Lee de-Wit Department of Psychology Trinity Hall Prof. Steve Edgley Department of Physiology, Development & Neuroscience St John's College Dr Carl Henrik...

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Register for the Cambridge Teaching Forum and Diversifying Assessment Forum 2024

21 February 2024

Registration is currently open for two of our events for all staff across the collegiate University involved in teaching, supporting learning or assessment, whether at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Cambridge Teaching Forum: 18 April 2024 This event provides a stimulating environment for staff to learn about...

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Apply for the new Researcher Development Fellows Programme

18 January 2024

Are you a Cambridge postdoc looking to gain valuable teaching experience? The Researcher Development Team coordinate the University's core programme of workshops and activities designed to equip PhD students with the skills needed to successfully complete their research degree and prepare for their future. Their new...

Apply for the University Diversity Fund

16 January 2024

Applications are currently open for the University Diversity Fund. The University Diversity Fund supports initiatives across the University that aim to challenge discrimination and inequalities, increase representation of underrepresented groups, raise awareness of issues related to equality, diversity and inclusion, and/...

Contribute to our events: proposals sought for the Cambridge Teaching Forum and Diversifying Assessment Forum 2024

13 December 2023

Registration is now open for the Cambridge Teaching Forum and the Diversifying Assessment Forum. These events are for all staff across the collegiate University involved in teaching, supporting learning or assessment, whether at undergraduate or postgraduate level. We are currently seeking your contributions to shape the...

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Register now: Annual Meeting for Directors of Postgrad Education & Postgrad Tutors

13 November 2023

Registration is open for the Annual Meeting for Directors of Postgraduate Education & Postgraduate Tutors, which was postponed from earlier in the academic year. Monday 15 January 2024 Register for the Annual Meeting 2023-24 Hosted by Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, Prof. Bhaskar Vira, the Annual Meeting 2023-24...