Five Faculty staff awarded King's Education awards

Five Faculty staff have been awarded in the King’s Education Awards 2019.  These awards established in 2002, recognise staff who have supported students in or outside the classroom.  Lecturers, tutors, teaching support, graduate teaching assistants (GTA), clinical teaching assistants (CTAs) professional service staff or personal tutors may be nominated.  The final winners are selected by a student panel. Winners will be presented with their awards at a ceremony on 20 June following the Excellence in Teaching conference. 

Congratulations to our winners.  The full list can be found here. 

Sustained Excellence Award
Dr Barbara Daniel, Forensic Science, School of Population Health & Environmental Sciences

This award recognises the contribution of an individual (or team) over time which has led to a sustained impact that has significant benefits to the learning and teaching community at King's. 

Expanding Opportunities Award
Professor John McGrath, Dermatology, St John’s Institute of Dermatology, School of Basic & Medical Biosciences

This award recognises an individual (or team) who purposefully include students in co-curricular opportunities and who support students in engaging in ways to connect their academic experience to broader initiatives such as service, internships, employability skills or through involvement in improving the curriculum.

Inclusive Education Award
Dr Andreas Papamichail, Population Health Sciences, School of Population Health & Environmental Sciences

This award recognises an individual (or team) who shows commitment and dedication to widening participation by creating a diverse and inclusive environment, through curriculum content and design, teaching practice, and/or supporting students and colleagues.

Rising Star Award
Dr Camila Munoz Escobar, Biomedical Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences

This award recognises the exemplary contribution of an early-career individual who in a short time has had a large and significant impact on teaching and learning at King’s – they are the one to watch!

Student Support Award
Dr Ross Pollock, Aerospace Physiology, CHAPS, School of Basic & Medical Biosciences

This award recognises an individual (or team) who frequently goes the extra mile to support students in and outside of the classroom. They are committed to students in providing guidance, help, support, and encouragement outside of their required teaching responsibilities.