Congratulations to Mairi Kilkenny, who has been selected as one of the winners of the 2025 Pilkington Prize! The award recognises outstanding contributions to teaching at the University. Mairi's prize citation reads:
'Dr Mairi Kilkenny is an exceptional colleague whose contribution to teaching is outstanding in all areas. She delivers innovative and creative teaching within the Department of Biochemistry and School of the Biological Sciences, as well as being a stimulating supervisor for several Colleges. Mairi stands out as an educator who not only possesses a deep understanding of her subject but also a remarkable ability to convey complex concepts to students in an engaging manner. Her creative teaching methods, which often incorporate digital media and state-of-the-art methods, differentiate her from the standard educator.
The effectiveness of her teaching is highlighted by wonderful feedback from students, which consistently articulates Mairi's commitment to delivering insightful and accessible teaching. She invariably goes "the extra mile" to ensure student engagement and employs accessible resources to facilitate their understanding. In addition to the development of her own teaching portfolio, Mairi has worked alongside other academic staff members to enhance their lecture and practical content, ensuring that it is effective. Her enthusiasm and commitment to students is extraordinary and embodies the best of teaching at Cambridge.'
More details of this year's Pilkington Prize winners are here.