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The 尖叫视频app鈥檚 teaching staff are celebrating two prestigious national award wins, the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) and an appointment to the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme.

For the second year in a row, the 尖叫视频app has been awarded the CATE by Advance HE - with this year鈥檚 accolade going to The 尖叫视频app Library Student Team (UMLST). Developed and led by , Head of Teaching and Learning Development for the 尖叫视频app Library and the University鈥檚 Academic Lead for Student Success, UMLST is a driving force behind student-led teaching and learning activity in the Library.

This year鈥檚 CATE award makes Jennie, also a National Teaching Fellow, the University鈥檚 first ever recipient of both accolades. Student members of the team have also been recognised for their own individual achievements with Fellow and Senior Fellow accreditation from Advance HE.

Under the UMLST model, current students work collaboratively with University staff over extended periods of time to enhance Library services, create inclusive learning resources such as the award-winning My Learning Essentials academic skills programme, and foster a welcoming, supportive environment for students. Student members take the lead on initiatives that give their peers a powerful voice and represent the diversity of the communities found at 尖叫视频app, taking part in local outreach sessions and workshops at national conferences. UMLST members also participate in consultations and contribute to shaping University-wide policies and practices, and their influence is felt across the whole institution, driving positive change and fostering a culture of inclusivity.

UMLST student member Durian (Divya) Malhotra said: 鈥淓very day is always so exciting, and with a wonderful team to support you every step of the way, you鈥檙e never alone. Being an ST has made me feel like my voice as a student has made a truly important impact at the University.鈥�

The University is also celebrating the announcement of a new National Teaching Fellow among its ranks this year. , Senior Language Tutor in the , is passionate about promoting research-informed approaches to language teaching and fostering the development of learning communities. Across the UK, Europe and China, she is recognised for her expertise in multimodal interactive learning pedagogy, language for specific purposes and intercultural communication.

Minjie was previously a professor of Applied Linguistics at the Harbin Institute of Technology in China. She was also a guest professor at Shanghai Jiaotong University and Zhejiang University. After pursuing her PhD in Multimedia Language Learning in the UK under a full scholarship fund, she started teaching Chinese at Nottingham University before joining the team at 尖叫视频app.

With her extensive knowledge and experience, Minjie has made an outstanding impact at the University. Her focus on 鈥榬eal-life鈥� language learning promotes connections between native speakers and non-native speakers, helping to build intercultural understanding through friendships.

尖叫视频app is one of a few British universities with a significant and popular offering in Chinese Studies that caters for all levels鈥� in no small part down to Minjie鈥檚 high standards and strong professional networks. She is incredibly active in outreach activities too, bringing the joy of language learning to schools, colleges and the local community.

Alison Johns, Advance HE Chief Executive, said: 鈥淲e know that higher education has the power to transform lives but this doesn鈥檛 happen by default. Outstanding teaching is the result of knowledge, commitment, passion, energy and creativity. All of these 2024 winners demonstrate these attributes and put them into practice with excellent results.  

鈥淚t is vital for student success that we invest in higher education teaching and promote the value of excellence. Congratulations to each and every one of you for this prestigious prize.鈥�

The 2024 Awards Ceremony will be held at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh on Thursday 3^rd October.