Gain National Recognition for Your Excellence in Learning and Teaching

Call for Nominations: National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTF) and Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) 2026 

Have you or your team made a significant contribution to learning and teaching?  Can you or your team demonstrate sustained teaching excellence that has created a lasting impact on students, colleagues, or the wider sector? 

The prestigious National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) and Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) are now open for 2026. This is your opportunity to showcase your exceptional contribution to learning and teaching on a national platform. 

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The University of Portsmouth has a proud history of success in both the NTFS and CATE. This highlights the outstanding quality of our staff and their commitment to student success. We are now seeking nominations from individual staff and teams who exemplify excellence in teaching and learning. If you believe that you or your team have made significant contributions that have enhanced the student experience, please submit an expression of interest. Staff from academic and professional services are welcome to apply.  This is your chance to gain national recognition for your efforts and join a national community of professionals who are celebrated for their impact on Higher Education. 

Expressions of interest must be submitted via our NTF/CATE website by 5pm on Friday 10th October. Following an internal review process, up to three National Teaching Fellowships and one Collaborative Award submission will be selected to represent the University. Successful nominees will receive mentoring support to help refine their applications ahead of the final submission deadline in March 2025. 

To assist you in preparing a strong nomination, the Centre for Academic and Digital Innovation (CADI) is hosting a series of online information sessions on 17th September and 22nd September. Please go to Eventbrite to register: -  

Achieving a National Teaching Fellowship or a Collaborative Award is not only a prestigious honour recognised within the UK and internationally but is also a gateway to joining a network of educators committed to teaching excellence in Higher Education.  Award winners are celebrated at an exclusive awards ceremony. 

Visit our NTF/CATE website for more information to start your journey toward becoming a 2026 award winner. 

For more information, please contact Dr Andy Clegg (andy.clegg@port.ac.uk), University Teaching Excellence Awards Lead (TEAL).