We are delighted to announce that Francesco Rampazzo has received the Teaching Excellence Award in Early Career Strand. These annual awards celebrate exceptional contributions to education and teaching practices by colleagues across the division at all career stages.
The 2025 awards are presented in three categories:
- Individual Awards for Academic Staff
- Individual Awards for Academic Staff (Early Career Strand)
- Achievement Award for Sustained Commitment to Education
Professor Timothy Power, Head of the Social Sciences Division, said: 'The Teaching Excellence Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding work of our colleagues and their dedication to innovation in education. It is wonderful to see such a variety of activity across our departments, and in particular to recognise exceptional teaching across a range of career stages. Many congratulations to this year's winners.'
Dr Rampazzo has demonstrated notable teaching innovations by introducing novel topics such as Queer Demography and integrating contemporary issues like climate change into the BA Human Sciences and MSc/MPhil Sociology curriculum. These topics not only resonate with students' interests but also encourage critical engagement with identity, data inclusion, and the politics of visibility in population studies.
Dr Francesco Rampazzo expressed his gratitude saying, 'I'm honoured to receive this Teaching Excellence Award. As a researcher, I view teaching as integral to my academic role. Integrating my research into the classroom not only enriches students' learning experiences but also invigorates my own research, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas that benefits both teaching and scholarship.'
For more information, please visit the Social Sciences website here.
