Department of Engineering

Pilkington Prizes recognise outstanding teaching

16 August 2010

Twelve of the University’s very best teaching talents have been honoured at the annual Pilkington Prizes awards ceremony, and one has been awarded to Dr Simon Guest of the Department of Engineering.

This year, prizes have gone to individuals who have pioneered new methods of learning, those whose work on outreach programmes has been simply outstanding, or those who have shown an incredible capacity to connect with, and inspire students to achieve. All are linked by their commitment to teaching of the highest possible quality.

The prizewinners received their awards from the Vice-Chancellor during a reception at Cripps Court, Magdalene College.

Simon's citation read: "He inspires and enthuses students with new perspectives on subjects that have previously been considered traditional or mature. He has taught all the major courses in his area with great clarity of both thought and presentation, and students particularly appreciate his tightly integrated lectures and associated notes. As Chair of the Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Teaching Subject Group, Simon has managed teaching in this area over the last four years. Thanks to his dedicated contribution to teaching and leadership, the Department is able to offer students courses with a reputation for uncompromising professionalism and excellence."

The Pilkington Teaching Prizes were established in 1994 by businessman and alumnus of Trinity College, Sir Alastair Pilkington. The aim was to ensure that excellence in teaching at the University was given proper recognition.

Dr Simon Guest's webpages can be found at: http://www.eng.cam.ac.uk/~sdg/

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