Prime Highlights
- Dr. Justin Ward, Senior Lecturer in Optimisation, received the Education Excellence Award for his exceptional contributions to teaching, innovation, and student support.
- His efforts in creating new modules and improving advising have significantly enhanced student engagement and academic performance.
Key Facts
- The Education Excellence Awards at Queen Mary University celebrate staff who use innovative, inclusive, and collaborative teaching methods.
- Dr. Ward’s initiatives led to better exam results, higher attendance, and improved pass rates among students.
Background
Dr. Justin Ward, Senior Lecturer in Optimisation at the School of Mathematical Sciences, has received the Education Excellence Award at Queen Mary University’s annual Education Excellence Awards ceremony. The award recognises his outstanding contributions to education, innovation, and student support.
Dr. Ward received an award for creating and teaching two new academic modules and improving student advising. His work led students to attend classes more regularly, achieve better results in exams, and have higher passing rates. Such initiatives are a clear reflection of the School’s dedication to offering a high standard of education and ensuring student success.
The Education Excellence Awards recognize the staff at Queen Mary University who adopt innovative teaching methods, engage all students, and collaborate with them to develop the curriculum. The prizes go to the people who, through their innovation and teamwork, improve education.
Other winners were recognised for creating inclusive classrooms, enhancing student engagement, and encouraging co-creation of learning experiences. The awards showcase the University’s dedication to excellence in teaching and learning.
Congratulating the winners, Professor Colin Bailey, CBE, President and Principal of Queen Mary University, said, “Congratulations to all those who won an award or prize this evening, and also to everyone who was nominated. The nominations were excellent, which made picking the winners very hard. This shows how hardworking, creative, and dedicated our staff are in keeping Queen Mary’s education world-class.”
By honoring Dr. Ward, the University shows its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and inclusivity in every department, and strengthens its reputation as a leader in higher education.
