Learning & Teaching and Student Experience Awards and Sir Alistair Pilkington Awards

Since the mid-1990s, the University has been recognising the importance of excellence in learning and teaching in providing a high quality experience for its students through the annual Learning & Teaching and Student Experience Awards scheme. Find out about how to make a nomination and read about past award winners.

The award scheme

The award scheme is open to all staff (academic and professional services) at Faculty level, from early career staff to experienced staff. Nominations should relate to the activity of an individual or group of staff.

Applications for the Award should recognise, value and reward staff for a demonstrable positive impact on learning and teaching / student experience activities in the year 2023-24 or previous year.

The submission deadline for applications is the 18 November 2024.

Guidance and timeline

Application forms

Please use the separate individual or group application forms when submitting your application.

Listen to podcasts with previous Sir Alistair Pilkington Award winners

Watch presentations by previous award winners

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