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2 Mar 2016: The Pilkington Prize exists to recognise outstanding contributions to teaching and learning at Cambridge, and each year is awarded to twelve members of staff who have achieved excellence in the field of teaching.

7 Mar 2023: Hers is teaching that simultaneously diversifies curriculum content to new areas of the globe (she is a China specialist), while also engaging with the most pressing practical problems of our time ... Energetic and charismatic, his commitment to his

12 Aug 2021: To understand what specific learning, teaching, assessment or curriculum interventions might have a positive impact on student progression and achievement, the Cambridge Centre for Teaching & Learning was tasked with undertaking the

10 Jul 2019: Sharon Walker Inclusive Practice Winner of the Inclusive Practice award, Sharon Walker received no fewer than five nominations. Excerpts from just a couple of these nominations are presented below.

23 Oct 2019: About the newsletter The Teaching and Learning Newsletter includes features on educational enhancements and innovations taking place across Cambridge, as well as details of upcoming events and development opportunities, and news relating to teaching,

24 Sep 2021: The previous section provided an overview of what we know about awarding gaps from available statistical data: we have identified that these gaps exist, across the sector and within Cambridge, although the reason for these gaps has been unclear.

27 May 2022: That a central way to disrupt inequality is to ensure access to disciplinary knowledge; thus curriculum will be a primary focus of the Skills Strategy. ... Embed skills development clearly into the curriculum. Communicate to students clearly the

23 Jun 2022: You will explore theories of learning, develop a personal philosophy of teaching and learning, and enquire into approaches to curriculum design, feedback and assessment.

15 Mar 2022: Robbie is active in equality, diversity & inclusion work within the Clinical School and these values figure strongly in his teaching and committee contributions, such as to the MVST Curriculum Review and

19 Jul 2019: Alfie Vaughan Academic Representation Winner of the Academic Representation award, Alfie Vaughan was nominated in his capacity as Undergraduate Student Representative on the Modern and Medieval Languages Faculty Board and the Undergraduate Studies

23 Sep 2021: This section of the Mind the Gap Toolkit sets out a summary of the evidence on identified disparities in student attainment, and points to further sources of information.

4 Aug 2016: Applications for 2024-25 are now closed Applications for the 2024-25 Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education are now closed. Applications for 2025-26 will open in November. They are made through the Institute of

2 Jul 2019: She works efficiently and thoughtfully, while also inclusively and creatively, to generate a team approach to curriculum improvements. ... These changes are both large and small: from slight adjustments to classroom delivery to macro-level reforms of the

23 Sep 2021: This new toolkit is intended to act as a briefing for all those interested in understanding the awarding gaps experienced by some cohorts of students and the University's commitment to eliminating these awarding gaps.

24 Sep 2021: The previous sections provided guidance on relevant and available data to identify whether awarding gaps exist, and possible explanations for them. This third and final section presents some ideas about what might work to address awarding gaps.

23 Oct 2019: We believe that fostering an environment in which excellence, innovation and enhancement are rewarded is important for Cambridge's students and staff. Find out about the different ways in which we're already recognising outstanding teaching.

27 Oct 2023: This termly event brings together colleagues involved in postgraduate research (PGR) student affairs from across the University to discuss insights, share experiences and hear updates from each other. The forum encompasses discussions beyond

13 Aug 2020: Feriel, however, has wholeheartedly taken on new teaching (and many hours of it), revised courses, and been instrumental on the shaping of the curriculum in her discipline.

15 Sep 2021: She has completely redesigned the Papworth curriculum, making it more logical and educationally coherent. ... Her educational activities span not only her own clinical specialty but also wider involvement in curriculum design, assessment and quality

19 Jul 2019: Ananya Mishra, Danika Parikh and Akshyeta Suryanarayan Access and Outreach This group have been awarded the Inclusive Practice (Access and Outreach) award collectively for their initiative and work setting up and running the innovative 'Untold

14 Sep 2023: Our work can be summarised as falling under five strands: Developing teaching Advancing Educational Practice Programme Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education Cambridge Teaching & Learning Recognition Scheme Supervising

5 Jul 2019: Contact Us If you'd like to get in touch with us about anything, please email: cctlenq@admin.cam.ac.uk We particularly welcome any feedback, requests and ideas you might have for how we can support teaching and learning.

19 Jul 2019: Natalie Shoup and Carlotta Ehrenzeller Peer Support Natalie Shoup and Carlotta Ehrenzeller were jointly nominated multiple times for their work as student representatives for the Education, Globalisation and International Development MPhil.

19 Jul 2019: Ibrahim Mohammed Access and Outreach One of two winners of the Inclusive Practice (Access and Outreach) award, Ibrahim Mohammed was a significant driving force for the creation of this extra category of award.

4 Aug 2016: Our Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision course, comprising an online module and face-to-face workshop, prepares new supervisors to teach at the University of Cambridge and must be completed by all postgraduate students who supervise

20 Sep 2022: With funding from the Colleges, CCTL is extending into collegiate Cambridge work in support of commitments in the Access & Participation Plan (APP; 2020-25) to "ensure that a representative cross-section of society is represented within its stude

9 Apr 2018: The Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning is looking for a new colleague who will work as a member of a small team to investigate educational needs, design and deliver enhancement activities, and undertake and promote different approaches to

16 Jul 2020: An introduction to how supervisions online differ from those conducted face-to-face

15 Mar 2016: All Prize Winners A full record of all winners of the Pilkington Prize since it was inaugurated in 1994, along with their associated departments, can be viewed below. Full profiles are available for winners from 2015 onwards, further down this page.

13 Sep 2023: The Cambridge Skills Educators' Network aims to link up the many people across the collegiate University who are doing work related to academic skills development. This network includes academic skills tutors, teaching associates and library staff

8 Oct 2018: Thoughts from recent participants Dr Matt Mason, University Physiologist (left): "In my field, many people are sceptical about 'educationalism' and I was too, but a colleague said: 'How do you know it's not useful if you haven't looked into it?' I

12 Aug 2021: We hope this guidance is useful to all members of the University, and have provided some suggestions of next practical steps that individuals can take depending on your role. We would particularly welcome examples of effective use of content notes

3 May 2023: Inclusive collegiate education and environments Tuesday 20 June Cambridge undergraduate education is distinctive, and Colleges as academic communities are key to students' educational experience.

20 Nov 2018: Sir Alastair Pilkington studied Mechanical Sciences at Trinity College from 1938, winning Blues for tennis, squash and Rugby Fives. His studies were interrupted by World War II when he was called up in 1939, and he served with the Royal Artillery in

24 Sep 2021: The principle underpinning an inclusive curriculum, including assessment, is that it provides an accessible, engaging and relevant learning experience for all students, maximising retention and progression, while reflecting the needs of

12 Aug 2021: Please click the question text to view the response.

28 May 2019: Please note that this is a summary only: for full details see the OSCEAs Guide 2022. Contact Ruth Laing with any further enquiries. Who can be nominated? Any undergraduate or postgraduate student who you think has made a significant positive impact

18 Jul 2018: His revised teaching programme introduces elements of psychiatry early in the curriculum and includes a focus on the overlap of psychiatry with physical conditions in a much more integrated manner.

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.

15 Sep 2021: Specific outputs that have come out of Cambridge's Action & Participation Plan: Participatory Action Research Project.

1 Feb 2022: Until now there as been little teaching on this subject as part of the medical school curriculum, being brief and focused on the rather than the more subtle. ... This initiative is a great example of students identifying a gap in the curriculum,

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.

1 Feb 2022: Tom Tyler Highly Commended, Peer Support Tom has worked tirelessly to promote the wellbeing of the members of Homerton College Boat Club.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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].