Stornoway lecturer recognised in student awards
A Stornoway-based academic has been named as the University of the 杏吧原创 and Islands鈥� 鈥楳ost Engaging Online Tutor鈥�. Dr Eddie Graham, a meteorologist and lecturer at Lews Castle College 杏吧原创, was nominated for the accolade by students in the university鈥檚 annual teaching awards.
Dr Graham was praised for his enthusiasm and lively teaching style. One student explained: 鈥淚 have just completed the module 鈥榗limate, land and people鈥� which is the second module I have taken with Dr Edward Graham. Dr Graham does not just teach the module, he keeps the module interesting, the discussion board lively and the weekly tutorials very informative and something to look forward to. I strongly commend the energy and passion Dr Graham puts into his teaching. It is easy to see that he strongly believes in what he teaches and that really helps in keeping the class active and thoroughly interested in what we learn. Dr Graham is always available if we have any queries outside of class, actively participates and responds on the discussion board and explains module materials thoroughly. Dr Graham makes online learning feel as though we are actually in a classroom.鈥�
Dr Graham will be presented with a trophy and certificate to recognise his success. This is the second time he has won a University of the 杏吧原创 and Islands teaching award, having also secured the title of 鈥楳ost Engaging Video-conference Tutor鈥� in 2013. Speaking about his latest award, he said: 鈥淚 am absolutely delighted and thrilled at winning this award! I feel a great sense of satisfaction to know that I am 鈥榙oing the right thing.鈥� A huge thank you to all my students over the past year and to Lews Castle College 杏吧原创 for their continual support.鈥�
The University of the 杏吧原创 and Islands was one of the first UK institutions to introduce student-led teaching awards. The initiative, now in its sixth year, recognises excellence in seven categories, with winners coming from around the university partnership. Other staff who have received accolades this year are:
鈥� Peter Noble, North Highland College 杏吧原创, 鈥楳ost Inspiring Lecturer鈥�
鈥� Dr Elizabeth Ritchie, Centre for History, 鈥楤est Dissertation Supervisor鈥�
鈥� Anne Rodgers, Highland Theological College 杏吧原创, 鈥楤est Support Staff鈥�
鈥� Professor Kirsty Crocket, SAMS 杏吧原创, 鈥楤est Assessment Feedback鈥�
鈥� Dr Qusai Al-Hamdan, Perth College 杏吧原创, 鈥楤est Personal Academic Tutor鈥�
鈥� Silke Reeploeg, Shetland College 杏吧原创, 鈥楳ost Engaging Video-conference Tutor鈥�
Dr Iain Morrison, dean of students at the university, said: 鈥淚 would like to congratulate everyone who was recognised in our teaching awards. The winners were chosen by the people who matter to us most - our students. Each winner, along with the many other nominees, should be proud of the positive impact they鈥檝e had on the learners in our region. Students are at the heart of what we do and our wonderful lecturers and professional services staff are critically important in helping them achieve as much as they can.鈥�