runs two award programmes that recognise, promote and share teaching excellence in UK higher education. The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTF) and the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) highlight the exceptional contributions of individuals and teams who teach or support learning in UK higher education. These awards celebrate their achievements and offer a platform for sharing their expertise.
The NTFS has made a significant impact on both student outcomes and the teaching profession in higher education. Launched in 2000, it has made a considerable contribution to the sector's efforts to continuously improve learning and teaching for the benefit of students and society.
Bryony is the Associate Dean (International).Ìý She is an inclusive international education leader with a passion for equity and global engagement. Her work spans curriculum innovation, mobility programmes, and inclusive practice, empowering communities to thrive in a globally connected world.
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Stefania is a Principal Teaching Fellow in Economics, and EDI Co-Lead for Faculty of Social Sciences.Ìý IShe is an expert Economics educator, working on research that improves students’ engagement with Economics as a discipline and closes awarding gaps based on discriminatory structures.Ìý
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Neil is a Principal Teaching Fellow within CHEP, has worked at the University of Southampton since 2016, and is dedicated to developing networks and communities for both students and staff to make the most of peer support and collaborative learning.Ìý
An internal SharePoint site has been set up to promote the NTF Scheme. You will find details of our past NTF winners and details on how to apply.
(internal site for UoS Staff only)
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.
UoS CATE Award winners 2021Ìý
The MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) programme team of Kate Borthwick, Tamsyn Smith and Sarah Fielding Southampton won the CATE award in 2021.Ìý
Professor Alex Neill, congratulated the team: “The Southampton MOOC team, with FutureLearn, have been pioneers in developing different perspectives on online education. Their work transforms the teaching and learning landscape.â€Ìý
Being in a position to apply for an NTF or CATE award is not something that happens overnight. Usually it takes several years of planning, excellent achievement and continuous professional development.Ìý So, it is never too soon to come to a session or make contact with the team to discuss how you can get started.
Visit our (please note this is an internal website for University staff only so you will need to log in with your username and password).