Nominations Now Open - Distinguished Achievement Awards
20 Nov 2020
Teaching College oversee the nominations processes for three of the DAA categories Postgraduate Taught, Undergraduate and Teacher.
Each discipline can put forward one nomination for each category, the following deadlines are in place for nominations;
Postgraduate Taught - Friday 27th November
Undergraduate – Friday 29th January
Teacher – Friday 29th January
Below you will find the criteria for the three categories.
Postgraduate Taught Student of the Year
The nominee should be an outstanding postgraduate student on a taught programme who has excelled in some significant manner, for example, in their academic achievement such as an independent piece of [research] work [based on the recommendation and judgment of an external examiner] or through an exceptional contribution to the life of the University. Alternatively he or she should have coupled excellent academic achievement with either major external activity (top level sport or music) or be inspirational through having overcome major difficulties.
Teacher of the Year
The nominee should be an individual whose teaching over the past year has been outstanding. S/he should demonstrate an ability to communicate ideas effectively, be able to motivate and stimulate students to learn, whilst at the same time showing a commitment to innovation and excellence in education.
Undergraduate Student of the Year
The nominee should have made an exceptional contribution to the life of the University, contributed significantly to the development of the curriculum or enhanced other students’ experience at University through activities such as peer support, student societies, or work with central services such as Recruitment and Admissions. Alternatively he or she should have coupled excellent academic achievement with either major external activity (top level sport or music) or have overcome major difficulties.
For any enquries please contact Anest on Anest.Williams@manchester.ac.uk