Celebrating excellence in teaching
Nominations for 2025/26 are now closed, the winners were announced at the Education Awards on 21st April 2026.
The University Teaching Awards recognise the significant contributions made by staff to enhance the academic lives of students and colleagues. Each year staff and students are invited to nominate colleagues for these awards.
If you would like to nominate a member of the University’s professional services and support staff, or a team, but feel they do not fit into the criteria of any of the seven Teaching Awards. The Staff Recognition Awards recognise individuals or teams who have shown excellence in their work and contributed to the broader life of the University. Find out about the Excellence in Doctoral Supervision Prize
Innovation in Learning and Teaching Award
The Innovation in Learning and Teaching Award recognises a significant contribution to curriculum design, content or delivery innovation, either as an example of major change, or a record of innovative practice over several years. In 2026 the Innovation in Learning and Teaching Award was presented to Dr Lukasz Piwek (School of Management). Find out more about thier teaching initiatives.
Nominate someone for their innovation in learning and teaching
John Willis Award
This award is presented to outstanding members of academic teaching staff in recognition of their dedication to the academic and pastoral care of students combined with a significant contribution to teaching and accomplishment in research.
In 2026 the John Willis Award was presented to Dr Jack Spicer, Department of Social & Policy Sciences. Find out more about Dr Spicer's approach to teaching and research.
Nominate someone for the John Willis Award
Mary Tasker Award
This award recognises excellence in teaching. It is presented to outstanding members of teaching staff who have demonstrated creative and effective approaches to teaching and learning.
The Mary Tasker Award 2026 was presented to Dr Samantha Hayward (Department of Mechanical Engineering). Find out more about Dr Hayward's teaching initiatives.
Nominate someone for the Mary Tasker Award
Leadership in Learning and Teaching Award
This award recognises exceptional leadership in learning and teaching. It is presented to members of staff who have successfully initiated transformational change in learning and teaching practice, learning support, administrative or managerial practices, or have influenced the manner in which colleagues view or approach learning, teaching or students.
In 2026 the award was presented to Professor Gail Forey (Department of Education). and Professor Tina Duren (Department of Chemical Engineering). Find out more about thier approach to leadership.
Nominate someone for their leadership in learning and teaching
Best Team in Support of Student Learning Award
This award recognises exceptional and/or innovative team work and collaboration in the delivery of learning and teaching. It is presented to a team who have made an exceptional, innovative or transformational contribution to the student experience in learning and teaching.
In 2026, the award was presented to: Team Bath Heart Supervisors (Dr Katharine Fraser, Dr Melusine Pigeon, Dr Jamie Gawith, Dr Nathaniel Kelly, Dr Lee Nissim, Dr Andrew Cookson), Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering. Find out more about how the team has enhanced the student experience.
This award is funded by the Alumni Fund.
Nominate a team for their support of student learning
Director of Studies Award
This award recognises the important role played by Directors of Studies in supporting learning and teaching, and their positive impact on the student experience.
In 2026, the winner of the Director of Studies Award which was presented to Dr Eleanor Nichols(Department of Physics). Find out more about their approach to teaching.
Nominate a Director of Studies for this award
Academic Advisor of the Year Award
This award recognises the important and valuable role Academic Advisor (previously Personal Tutors) have in supporting students in their studies and personal development throughout their course.
In 2026, the personal tutor of the year Award was presented to Dr David Liptrot (Department of Chemistry) . Find out more about their approach as a academic advisor.