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23 Sep 2021: These tools have been designed to prompt reflection by course teams and individual teaching staff on good practice and inclusion in curriculum design, assessment, teaching practices, learning environment and staff engagement.

12 Aug 2021: In summary A content note is a verbal or written notice that precedes potentially sensitive content. They flag content which may be distressing - to anyone, particularly those with related experiences - and/or triggering to those with PTSD or

7 Nov 2019: Advance HE Advance HE is a British agency promoting excellence in higher education, offering support through accreditation of professional development programmes as well as coordinating events and awards.

1 Feb 2022: Some examples of her contributions include: organising student-led weekly ‘lunch-and-learns’ to facilitate discussion of the curriculum; supporting students in accessing mental health support; working with staff on the

19 Jul 2019: Miguel Roe and the Pembroke JPC College Representation Winner of the College Representation award, Miguel Roe was nominated on behalf of the Pembroke College Junior Parlour Committee, in his capacity as President.

22 Oct 2019: Both are concerned with producing information and with promoting explanation and understanding, which can in turn contribute to enhanced teaching practices, decision-making about the curriculum, or policy formation.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored the extent to which Black British students felt adequately supported by mentors or mentoring networks at Cambridge.

2 Jul 2024: We recently enjoyed a beautiful evening at St John's College celebrating the 2024 winners of the Pilkington Prize, on Friday 21 June.

12 Aug 2021: Curriculum scholars propose key questions which should be considered in the process of curriculum design. ... The higher education sector generally follows and outcome-based approach to curriculum design informed by [constructive alignment].

15 Sep 2021: Common themes In order for students to utilise content notes in the most effective way, they should be specific and clearly refer to the nature of the content being discussed, read or presented.

6 Mar 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.

2 Oct 2020: Apart from working dedicatedly to change the somewhat conservative curriculum of the History of Art Tripos through the engagement in the department's decolonisation group, Lily and Jess took the initiative

27 Nov 2019: If you are interested in developing a teaching project, or have an idea for educational enhancement, consider applying for a grant or support scheme.

1 Feb 2022: Chay Graham Highly Commended, Inclusive Practice Throughout his time as an undergraduate Chay has worked relentlessly to promote inclusive practice and equality of opportunities for disabled students across the institution.

16 Sep 2021: Inclusive Teaching & Learning: Disabled Students An interactive online course designed to help staff develop an understanding of best practice in the design and delivery of inclusive teaching and learning, with a specific focus on how the practical

12 Aug 2021: It may intersect with pastoral support within Colleges and in many cases will involve integration of academic skills development into the curriculum or educational practices.

1 Feb 2022: Rowan Fox & Jamie Hancock Highly Commended, Inclusive Practice Jamie and Rowan have successfully galvanised the University and Colleges to address the needs of LGBTQ+ students.

1 Feb 2022: Open-Seneca Initiative Highly Commended, Access & Outreach Representing the team for this award are Lorena Gordillo-Dagallier, Sebastian Horstmann and Peter Pihlmann Pedersen.

31 Jan 2022: Leanne Tyme Winner, Peer Support Leanne Tyme was nominated for her efforts in founding the first Black & Minority Ethnic Society at her College and the positive impacts the Society has made for her peers. Leanne Tyme has gone out of her way to found

14 Sep 2020: This year's deadline was extended to allow late applications to be submitted by staff seeking to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on residential teaching in the Easter Term through the use of technology-enabled learning.

1 Oct 2020: Abigail Smith Winner, Inclusive Practice Abigail Smith received a nomination with supporting statements written by three different members of staff, and endorsed separately by yet another. We have captured only a fraction of their recommendations

16 Dec 2022: First-year undergraduate academic induction and development Registration is now open for the first Intercollegiate Forum on Friday 3 March*.

31 Jan 2022: Photo by Lloyd Mann David Izuogu Winner, Access & Outreach David Izuogu was nominated for the incredible breadth of his efforts to support access initiatives, and in particular for the non-profit organisation he founded dedicated to outreach, the

14 Sep 2023: Developing teaching 652 new undergraduate supervisors completed our introductory training 74 colleagues completed one of our development programmes 50 colleagues achieved accreditation with Advance HE Postgraduate education 150 workshops hosted for

27 Sep 2021: Over the last few years the University has worked on several initiatives hoped to reduce our existing awarding gaps, such as: Pursuing participatory action research into the experiences of students Exploring the impact of assessment design and

1 Feb 2022: I hope it is some consolation to know that she has enhanced students’ experience and engagement and encouraged the Faculty to pursue new initiatives in, and beyond, the curriculum.

1 Feb 2022: Ludvig Brekke Highly Commended, Academic / College Representative Ludvig took on the role of President of Trinity College Students’ Union in February 2020; the College shut down for the pandemic on 13 March 2020.

22 Jan 2020: For early-career and more experienced colleagues, there are opportunities available to challenge and improve your teaching practice even further.

21 Jan 2021: The Technology Enabled Learning Service (TEL) assists staff in the design and delivery of excellent teaching and learning particularly supporting development of blended educational experiences.

1 Feb 2022: Elizabeth Warr Highly Commended, Academic / College Representative As a committee member of the Homerton College JCR, Elizabeth has gone above and beyond the call of duty during lockdown, to organise creative and inclusive events to help with

31 Jan 2022: She has been instrumental in setting up our new “Decolonise the Curriculum” student-staff committee, Unfold.

25 Mar 2020: It is with regret that the Teaching Forum planned for 14 April has been withdrawn. We very much hope that colleagues who had registered (and others) will be able to join us at the Teaching Forum in 2021.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored the concept of 'Cambridge Time' and how it might penalise or impact disabled students with mental health conditions.

2 Oct 2020: Ellie Payne and Emily Winson-Bushby Winners, Peer Support Ellie Payne and Emily Winson-Busby were nominated for their initiative and dedication in setting up systems of support for students engaging with the intermission process.

31 Jan 2022: Maisha Hossain Winner, Academic / College Representative Maisha Hossain was nominated by no less than three individuals for her innovative use of social platforms to transform the social experience of her peers under lockdown.

28 Nov 2019: Successful curriculum design and positive improvements to teaching practices depend on the ability to monitor outcomes of teaching and learning processes.

2 Oct 2020: Akil Hashmi Winner, Access & Outreach Akil Hashmi was nominated for his incredible work not only co-founding the non-profit InsideUni with Tommy Gale, but also broader contributions to access in all he does.

2 Oct 2020: Kayla Malone and Richa Sharma Winners, Academic / College Representative Kayla Malone and Richa Sharma received no fewer than five nominations from their peers for their efforts as student course representatives. Excerpts from just one are presented

11 May 2023: Role: staff partner The staff partner's responsibility for certain aspects of the project should be negotiated and agreed with the student partner(s). Partnership working means shared expectations and understandings, rather than dictation.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored whether Black British students and staff at Cambridge would benefit from a centralised source of advice and educational support, such as an Advisory Hub.

2 Oct 2020: Elly Walters Highly Commended, Inclusive Practice Elly is the most impressive student I have met in my 25 years at Cambridge, at College AND Faculty level, in terms of her activities towards inclusiveness.

2 Oct 2020: Lucy Bayliss and Lucien Davies-Jones Highly Commended, Academic / College Representative The new History and Modern Languages Tripos has been running for three years and has yet to complete a full cycle of the four-year degree, which has meant

24 May 2023: Inclusive collegiate education and environments Registration is now open for the second Intercollegiate Forum on Tuesday 20 June. Cambridge undergraduate education is distinctive, and Colleges as academic communities are key to students' educational

23 Sep 2021: Course / Tripos data Given the current focus on the awarding gaps by ethnicity and disability groups, it is understandable that individual courses might want to examine their performance in those areas and assess their contribution to the overall

23 Sep 2021: The following tables summarise the data sources that are available to help course coordinators, Departments and/or relevant committees or working group identify the awarding gaps in their particular contexts.

2 Oct 2020: Edwin Bahrami Balani and Matias Silva Winners, Innovative Practice Edwin Bahrami Balani and Matias Silva were nominated for their efforts to rapidly deploy an entirely new platform in response to some of the educational needs suddenly created by the

1 Feb 2022: Tamara Achampong Highly Commended, Peer Support Tamara is a hugely inspiring young scholar.

2 Oct 2020: Hamish Symington and Laura Taylor Highly Commended, Peer Support The Cambridge BBSRC DTP is a PhD programme [spanning departments and institutes across the biological sciences]. As a student representative on the DRP Training Committee, Hamish

2 Oct 2020: Hope Bretscher and Akhila Kadgathur Jayaram Winners, Inclusive Practice Hope Bretscher and Akhila Jayaram were both nominated for their outstanding work for Cavendish Inspiring Womxn.

31 Jan 2022: Cambridge University Surgical Society Winner, Innovative Practice The Cambridge University Surgical Society received a number of nominations for their incredible efforts to support their peers during the incredible disruption of the 2020-21 academic