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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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

27 Sep 2021: Cambridge examples The short case studies in this section have been collected from staff purposefully working to integrate inclusives practices into their teaching or educational engagement with students. They illustrate the practical implementation

23 Sep 2021: Contents APP / Access and Participation Plan Awarding gap Black and Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) Black British Declared disability Declared mental health condition Decolonising the curriculum Deficit model PAR / Participatory Action Research Social

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

29 Jun 2021: Following a year in which the importance of digital technologies to the provision of Higher Education has been drawn into sharper relief than ever before, Cambridge University Press is pleased to announce the awarding of two prizes for excellence in

7 Mar 2023: His dedication to teaching meant that he continued with his full teaching load throughout his term as Head of Department from 2017-18 through 2019-20 (the latter year encompassing the

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.

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

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

15 Mar 2022: Prize Winners 2022 Congratulations to this year's Prize Winners! We were delighted to be able to welcome not only the 2022 Prize Winners but also those from 2021 and 2020 to a joint celebration at Newnham College in July.

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

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

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

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

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

13 Aug 2020: Academic Clinical Fellows; now 97 trainees across more than 20 clinical specialities.

19 Jul 2019: They have transformed the response rate for the College's Teaching and Learning Questionnaire, which typically generates a response rate around 20%.

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

23 Sep 2021: About awarding gaps What are awarding gaps? The degree ‘awarding gap’ is the difference in ‘top’ degrees – a 1st or a 2.I final degree classification – awarded to different groups of students.

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.

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

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: In-persons workshops in Nairobi (2020) allowed the local community to build 20 mobile air pollution monitoring devices.

12 Aug 2021: A resource for staff across the University looking for assistance in addressing awarding gaps experienced by students in their courses, whether at the data analysis stage or the implementation of interventions.

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: 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.

1 Oct 2020: Abigail Smith is a second-year Undergraduate (2019-20) reading Geography at Queens' College.

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.

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

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.

15 Sep 2021: The 2016 Pilkington Prize ceremony was this year held on 22nd June at Queens' College.

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

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

24 May 2023: Submitted by Ruth Laing on Wed, 24/05/2023 - 14:29. Registration is now open for the second Intercollegiate Forum on Tuesday 20 June.

1 Feb 2022: Rosie Wright Highly Commended, Academic / College Representative Rosie is a student representative for our cohort for the MSt in Social Innovation.

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 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.

24 Sep 2021: Black and BAME awarding gaps As the Office for Students notes, there are stark differences between ethnic groups in terms of the degree class they achieve.

24 Sep 2021: Traditional modes of assessment such as essays and timed invigilated examinations still have their place in the modern university and students benefit from them.

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

1 Feb 2022: Rachel Fox & Emily Wilson Highly Commended, Innovative Practice Rachel and Emily designed and developed a new e-learning module for fourth-year medical students on ‘Professionalism on Social Media’.