Awards background
In 2024, what was previously five separate groups of awards, including the Vice-Chancellor's Education Awards, became a University-wide celebration for staff across Oxford.
The Vice-Chancellor’s Awards recognise the achievements and celebrate success across the collegiate University, from academics and researchers to professional, technical and support staff.
Find out more on the University's Vice-Chancellor's Awards webpage.
Award categories in 2025
In 2025, the Vice-Chancellor's Awards comprise 11 categories spanning strategically important areas, including three recognising excellence in education and student support:
- Teaching and Learning Award - recognising colleagues who have demonstrated a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning for Oxford’s students, in support of improved educational outcomes.
- Innovative Teaching and Assessment Award - recognising colleagues who have implemented new approaches to education at Oxford.
- Support for Students Award - recognising colleagues who have supported students' development.
Find out how to enter on the University's Vice-Chancellor's Awards webpage.
I have seen first-hand that colleagues across Oxford are pushing back the boundaries of education. These awards recognise the commitment of our staff and students, and shine a light on the significant contributions to educational innovation and enhancement that is taking place across the University.
Professor Martin Williams, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Education
Award winners in 2024
In 2024, there were 250 entries across 11 award categories, with 1,500 individuals included in the nominations, from all parts of the collegiate University.
Congratulations to the following winners of the three education related categories:
| Award category |
Winner |
| Support for Students Award |
Humanities Division: Heritage Pathways: supporting student development through training and sector engagement
|
| Innovative Teaching and Assessment Award |
Blavatnik School of Government: North Korea Crisis Simulation, Master of Public Policy |
| Inclusive Teaching and Assessment Award |
Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics: Digital Synergy: Unleashing dynamic and inclusive anatomy education |
The winners were announced at a special ceremony hosted by the Vice-Chancellor at the Sheldonian Theatre on Wednesday 8 May 2024.
You can find out more about the winners, and about the highly commended submissions, on the University's Vice-Chancellor's Awards webpage.
Education Awards in 2020 and 2022
To find out about the Vice-Chancellor’s Education Awards in 2020 and 2022, follow the links below:
