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Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE)

The Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) recognises and rewards collaborative work that has had a demonstrable impact on teaching and learning. Introduced in 2016, the scheme highlights the key role of teamwork in Higher Education. Each award will recognise a team which has enabled a change in practice for colleagues and/or students at an institutional or discipline level. Each institution can nominate one team per year.  

All teams will be assessed on the evidence provided in the nomination documents in relation to each of the two CATE award criteria:  

• Excellence in the team’s collaborative approach:  Evidence of excellence in the team’s approach to working collaboratively, commensurate with their context and the opportunities afforded by it.   
• Excellence in the impact of collaborative working : Evidence of the team having a demonstrable impact on teaching and learning, including beyond their immediate academic or professional area.  

Applications will be assessed according to the reach, value and impact of the team's work. 

We are currently reviewing the Expressions of Interest process for CATE. The process for 2026/2027 will be published soon.   

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