Teaching Excellence Awards 2024 and 2025
Nominations for the 1413 Teaching Excellence Awards 2026 will open in January 2026.
1413 Teaching Excellence Awards 2025
On Tuesday 22 April 2025 we held the 1413 Teaching Excellence Awards, an annual celebration honoring outstanding contributions to learning and teaching across the University community.
This year’s event recognised exceptional colleagues from four schools whose dedication, innovation and impact have made a lasting difference in the educational experience of our students. Their efforts continue to shape an inspiring and inclusive learning environment, reflecting the very best of academic excellence.
The awards were presented by the Principal. The 2025 winners are:
- Dr Billy Rough, School of Art History
- Dr David Rees Jones, School of Mathematics
- Dr Bridget Bradley, School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies
- Dr Rita Tojeiro, School of Physics and Astronomy
1413 Teaching Excellence Awards 2024
Last year the newly rebranded 1413 Teaching Excellence Awards took place on Friday 5 April 2024 in Parliament Hall. The 2024 awards recognised colleagues from five schools for their significant contribution over previous year.
The awards were presented by the Principal to:
- Dr Jacqueline Nairn, School of Biology
- Dr Madhavi Nevader, School of Divinity
- Dr Paula Villegas, International Education Institute
- Dr Xi Xi, Department of Management, University of St Andrews Business School
- Dr Finn Smith, School of Maths and Statistics
Both awards ceremonies also recognised those who have received a category of Advance HE Fellowship this academic year, either through direct application to Advance HE, or through the University’s internal St Andrews Recognition Scheme (STARS). The Awards also celebrated those who have graduated from the University’s Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP).
As part of the 2024 and 2025 Awards, the Students’ Association also recognised 12 outstanding staff members for their contributions to learning, teaching and research at the University.
See previous winners on the education blog.
