National Teaching Fellows 2013

Two inspiring UCLan lecturers won the prestigious award of National Teaching Fellow.

Dr Helen Day from the School of Language, Literature and International Studies and
Francois Nel from the School of Journalism and digital communication.

The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme recognises and rewards excellent learning and teaching and is funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW), and the Department for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland (DELNI). It is open to all higher education institutions and further education colleges in England, Northern Ireland and Wales who have more than 100 FTE students and are directly funded by HEFCE, HEFCW, or DELNI.

Up to 55 awards of £10,000 are made to recognise individual excellence. The award is intended for National Teaching Fellows' professional development in teaching and learning or aspects of pedagogy." http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/ntfs

See full news story here
http://www.uclan.ac.uk/news/national_recognition_for_two_uclan_academics.php
We are extremely proud of our inspiring and engaging lecturers and these awards are a tangible reward for all the hard work they put in developing their teaching and providing and excellent student experience.