Alix Dietzel

Lecturer in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies

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she has consistently created a safe, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for all

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The Making of the Bristol Teaching Awards (and an interview with their creator, James Filbin)

The 2019 Bristol Teaching Awards was a fantastic night of celebration of the excellent teaching and learning that takes place at the University. The person deemed ‘best of the best’, awardee of the Vice Chancellors Award, went to James Filbin, … Continue reading...

Using Props In Teaching

When reading through the Bristol Teaching Award nominations, I was struck by the number of students that mentioned how helpful their lecturers’ use of props had been.

Bringing props into teaching (especially online!) can surprise and entertain students, as well Continue reading...

An interview with… Francesco Fornetti

Francesco Fornetti, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, has been shortlisted for the Inspiring and Innovative Teaching Award for the Faculty of Engineering, with multiple nominations referring to him going ‘above and beyond’ in his Continue reading...

Joyful Journal-ing: a Peer-led Journal Club in the Pandemic

Alison Blaxter shares her experience of helping set up a journal club with her students during lockdown, which led to her being nominated for a Bristol Teaching Award.

Bristol Vet School’s Bio-Veterinary Science Veterinary Nursing programme is a wonderful mix … Continue reading...

An interview with… Robin Shields

Robin Shields, a Professor of Education in the School of Education, has been shortlisted for the Inspiring and Innovative Teaching Award in the Faculty of Social Sciences. He shared his experience and approach to teaching during 2020-21 with us and Continue reading...

Faculty Teaching & Development Team

Faculty of Engineering

Team members: Greg Richards, Ellen Gingell, Matthew Richardson, Richard Walker, Enea Colleoni, James Filbin, Jonathan Rose, Luke Woodbury, Daryl White, Jude Bramton

“…have done an incredible job of allowing students access to practical activities and support against

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