Welcome to the winning nominees page
The Bristol Teaching Awards (BTAs) recognise and celebrate individual staff and teams (both academic and professional services) who have made an outstanding contribution to teaching, the provision of support for students, and/or enhancing the student learning experience. The awards are based on staff and student nominations. Over 1000 nominations were received in this year’s awards. Many congratulations to all of those who were nominated and shortlisted.
Find out more about the Bristol Teaching Awards scheme and the nominations criteria for each award on the Bristol Institute for Learning and Teaching website.
We are delighted to confirm the 2025 winners.
Empowering Student Academic Voices Award
This award is for individual staff member or team who encourages and listens to student feedback – ensuring students have a voice in decision making. One award was presented.
Dan Lunt
Professor, School of Geographical Sciences
Inspiring and Innovative Teaching Award
This award is for individual staff members who inspire students through their teaching. One award was presented per faculty.
Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences
Simon Blythe
Senior Lecturer, University of Bristol Business School
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Joseph Day
Lecturer, School of Geographical Sciences
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Sheila Amici-Dargan
Professor, School of Biological Sciences
Inspiring and Innovative Teaching Award – PGRs who teach
Suruchi Bala
Graduate Teacher Level 1, School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering
Inspiring and Innovative Team Teaching Award
This award is for a team of staff who inspire students through their collaborative teaching. One award was presented.
Friday Oral Surgery Team
Bristol Dental School
Outstanding Dissertation Support Award
This award is for individual staff members who helps develop UG and PGT students as researchers. One award was made.
Thomas Sealy
Senior Lecturer, School of Sociology, Politics and International Relations
Outstanding Personal Tutoring/Academic Support Award
This award is for individual staff members who provide personal tutoring and/or academic support. One award was presented.
Ali van den Berg
Clinical Senior Lecturer, Bristol Dental School
Outstanding Research Supervision Awards
This award is for individual staff members or teams who undertake research supervision. Three awards were presented.
Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences
Amy Penfield
Senior Lecturer, School of Arts
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Olivia Maynard
Associate Professor, School of Psychological Sciences
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Antonia Tzemanaki
Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology
Outstanding Support Award
This award is for individual staff members from Professional Services or a technical team who provide support for teaching and learning and/or pastoral support. One award was presented.
Daniel Muscat
Leading Technician, Engineering Faculty Office
Outstanding Support Team Award
This award is for a team of staff from Professional Services or a technical team who provides support for teaching and learning and/or pastoral support. One award was presented.
Final Year Vet School Rotations Admin Team
Bristol Veterinary School
Vice Chancellor’s Award for Education
For this additional award the Vice-Chancellor chose a single winner from the above awards. The award recognises the winner’s exceptional contribution to education and enhancement of the student experience at the University.
Ali van den Berg
Clinical Senior Lecturer, Bristol Dental School
View the 2025 shortlisted individuals and teams on the Bristol Teaching Awards 2025 shortlist blog post.
View details of the CREATE Scheme Best Portfolio Awards 2025
It’s so inspiring to see such a wide range of educators and support staff being recognized for their impact on students. The dedication to teaching, research, and student support really shines through. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees, your work truly makes a difference in the academic journey of so many!