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University Teaching Fellowship Scheme

Our Teaching Fellowship is a prestigious award for individuals who have demonstrated individual excellence, and made a significant contribution to the development of teaching and learning at the University

The Fellowship is designed to:

  • reward those individuals who are committed to the development of teaching and learning;
  • raise the status of teaching in the University as a scholarly activity; and
  • support staff to further develop in the area of teaching and learning.

The Fellowship is awarded to a small number of staff each year, who are granted the accolade of University Teaching Fellow.

Benefits of the scheme

  • Successful applicants are awarded a 'title for life' i.e. University Teaching Fellow.
  • Successful applicants also become members of the Teaching Fellows' Community of Practice which meets three times each year to discuss emerging T&L issues and to provide informal support for individual Fellows.
  • Successful applicants are eligible to apply for funding from the UTF professional development bursary fund during the year following their award, in order to further their professional T&L development.

Responsibilities of the University Teaching Fellows

  • To use their Fellowship to develop their teaching and learning work and, where appropriate, to further build an evidence base which could be used in support of a future National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) application;
  • To play an active role in enhancing teaching and learning through participation in and, where appropriate, leadership of University Working Groups;
  • To play an active role in the dissemination of their own practice and in supporting the wider spread of good practice across the University;
  • To contribute to staff training and development, as appropriate;
  • To provide peer support to future Fellows;
  • To participate in an active network of Fellows through membership of the Teaching Fellows' Community of Practice;
  • To show willingness to engage in and / or support other teaching and learning initiatives, including membership of selection panels for University T&L funding and award schemes.

Responsibilities of the University

  • To provide support for Fellows through the Centre for Quality Support and Development;
  • To provide opportunities for internal dissemination and adoption of good practice within the University;
  • To support Fellows in making applications for funding from external bodies for teaching and learning projects (where this aligns with the University's strategic priorities).

UTF profiles

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ about Our University Teaching Fellows

Read more about Âé¶¹´«Ã½ staff experiences of the UTFS - Staff Experiences

How to apply

Everything you need to know to apply for the UTFS.

Application process