Two University of Ulster academics have been awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowships.
Dr Tara Moore, a lecturer in biomedical sciences who lives in Ballyclare, and Ms Sandra Griffiths, a senior lecturer in education at the Jordanstown campus, received their awards from Bill Rammell MP, Minister for Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education in the Department for Education and Skills, at a ceremony held in London.
National Teaching Fellowships recognise and reward the most innovative and inspiring teaching in Universities throughout England and Northern Ireland. Just 50 awards were made and the University of Ulster was one of only a handful of universities to receive more than one award.
National Teaching Fellows each receive £50,000 to use on a project that will make a significant contribution to the further advancement of University teaching and opportunities for student learning.
Dr Moore will use her money to develop new e-learning programmes and Ms Griffith.
will use her prize to investigate how students perceive teaching in the context of social and educational inclusion.
Attending the London ceremony with the two UU academics was Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Richard Barnett who said: “The National Teaching Fellowships Scheme recognises and rewards the very best in University teaching. I’m delighted that the quality of teaching at UU has been recognised nationally by the awards to Sandra and Tara”.