Dr Gihan Marasingha (left) with Abrar Al-Quddus

Winners of 2014 Teaching Awards announced

Students, academics and staff from the University of Exeter and Students' Guild gathered last night to celebrate the 2014 Teaching Awards. Guests enjoyed a drinks reception in the elegant Royal Albert Memorial Museum as the winners in each of the ten award categories were announced.

The Students' Guild Teaching Awards were introduced in 2010 to recognise the outstanding dedication and commitment of University staff. A number of categories were created to acknowledge those staff who not only provide outstanding academic experiences, but those who support their students' wider development.

Vice President Academic Affairs Alex Louch compered the event and said afterwards: 

"The Teaching Awards are a wonderful opportunity for students and the Guild to give something back to the talented and dedicated University staff with whom we work and to ensure they know how greatly they are valued. This year we received a greater number of nominations than ever before and the calibre of these was fantastic across the board. I offer my repeated congratulations to all the category winners and runners-up, and also to all who were nominated by the students who appreciate what they do."

Professor Janice Kay, Deputy Vice Chancellor(Education), made closing remarks at the ceremony and said:

"It is a pleasure to be involved in the Teaching Awards each year and to share in the celebration of the strong partnership between students and the staff who guide and support them during their time at Exeter. Staff frequently go above and beyond what could be reasonably expected of them to support students and I am delighted that the Teaching Awards has gone from strength to strength since its inception."

The full winners list is also available on the Teaching Awards pages.

Date: 2 May 2014