Catherine Barnard Awarded Pilkington Prize for excellence in teaching

The Faculty is delighted to welcome the news that Professor Catherine Barnard has been awarded a Pilkington Teaching Prize for excellence in teaching.

The Pilkington Prize awards were inaugurated in 1994 and endowed by Sir Alastair Pilkington to acknowledge excellence in teaching. The prizes are awarded to individuals who make a substantial contribution to the teaching programme of a Department, Faculty or the University as a whole. There are twelve prizes awarded each year, with nominations made by each School.

This year's recipients will receive their awards at a ceremony attended by Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen Toope on 25 June at Girton College.

The citation for Professor Barnard read:

Professor Barnard is one of the most dedicated, diligent and effective members of the Faculty and, since she joined in 1995, has consistently been ranked one of the top rated lecturers in the Faculty...Students greatly value the benefits that flow from being taught by someone of Professor Barnard's standing, who is moreover very skilled in developing strong synergies between her teaching and her research. She combines in an unparalleled manner high profile research, extensive public engagement via the media (particularly in relation to Brexit) and outstanding credentials as a teacher.

Responding to the award, Professor Barnard said:

Professor Barnard is one of the most dedicated, diligent and effective members of the Faculty...

"I have always enjoyed teaching and I think it is a really important part of our job. I am honoured to receive this award. It’s a recognition in large part to the wonderful students I have the pleasure to teach."

For more information about the Pilkington Prize, and the other prize winners, see the website of the University's Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning.