RVC’s Dr Sarah Baillie Wins Most Innovative Teacher Of The Year At The Times Higher Education Awards 2009

Dr Sarah Baillie of the Royal Veterinary College has won the Most Innovative Teacher of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2009 (www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/theawards) ceremony held on October 15 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane. Dr Baillie was one of six academics shortlisted for the award but pipped the remainder to the post thanks to her outstanding work in the field. The fifth Times Higher Education Awards, run in association with Iskandar Malaysia and supported by the Joint Information Systems Committee and Research Councils UK, honoured outstanding academic achievement in 18 categories, including several new awards. Categories included University of the Year, The Lord Dearing Lifetime Achievement Award and Excellence and Innovation in the Arts. Ann Mroz, editor of Times Higher Education, said of the winning entry: “Sarah’s Haptic Cow really captured the imagination of the judges. This innovation has already had a positive impact on the way veterinary students learn and its international adoption proves its universal brilliance.” Prof Stephen May, deputy principal and vice-principal (teaching) at the RVC, said: “This is a fantastic achievement. The RVC is a world-leader in veterinary and biomedical teaching and research, as a result of the inspiring work of world class people like Sarah Baillie.” Dr Baillie, last night said, “I am thrilled to have won this prestigious award. The Haptic technology – including the cow! – has been so well received by the students, making learning an enjoyable and rewarding experience for them.” Over 1100 people from all parts of higher education gathered to celebrate the sector’s achievements at the ceremony. To view the full list of winners, pick up a copy of Times Higher Education, available in newsagents from 22 October. The Royal Veterinary College was also shortlisted for the Widening Participation Initiative of the Year Award.

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