The Students' Union is thrilled to announce the Honourable Mentions and Winners of the RATE (Recognising and Advancing Teaching Excellence) Awards 2025.

Individuals and teams at the University of Stirling were recognised in a variety of award categories on Thursday 8th May at the RATE Awards ceremony in The Atrium, awarding those who had gone above and beyond their work role at Stirling. 

From lecturers and tutors to professional services, support staff and Faculty Officers, the RATE Awards highlight the dedication, passion, and inspiring work happening every day at the University of Stirling.

Congratulations again to all Honourable mentions and Winners and thank you again to everyone who took the time to submit over 500 nominations for RATE Awards 2025.

VP Education's Award for Outstanding Contribution to Academic Education

Winner - Terri Scott

Outstanding Academic Mentorship

Honourable Mention - Dr Siân Lucas

Winner - Dr Aila Spathopoulou

Postgraduate Research Student Teacher of the Year

Honourable Mention - Eleri Kent

Winner - Joshua Smith

Outstanding Professional Services and Support Staff of the Year

Honourable Mention - Pauline Darnbrough

Winner - Jim Macdonald

Outstanding University Team, Service or Department

Honourable Mention - Library and Information Services

Winner - Chaplaincy

Outstanding Feedback or Assessment

Honourable Mention - Dr Savitri Mahara

Winner - Dr Anthony Lee

Outstanding Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Honourable Mention - Emma Scott-Smith

Winner - Dr Brad Duthie

Outstanding Commitment to Sustainability & Social Justice

Honourable Mention - Dr Viktoria Mileva

Winner - Kamern Brown

Teacher of the Year (Arts and Humanities)

Honourable Mention – Dr Adrian Hunter

Winner -  Professor Rowan Cruft

Teacher of the Year (Health Sciences and Sport)

Honourable Mention - Yvonne MacNicol

Winner - Joanne McNaughton 

Teacher of the Year (Natural Sciences)

Honourable Mention - Dr Kirsty Wiseman-Gregg

Winner - Neil McDonald

Teacher of the Year (Social Sciences)

Honourable Mention - Dr Duncan Helm

Winner - Professor Richard Ward

Teacher of the Year (Stirling Management School)

Honourable Mention - Dr Michael Watts

Winner - Angus McPhail

Teacher of the Year (Stirling INTO)

Honourable Mention - Deborah Wood

Winner - Kevyn Whitelaw

Outstanding Programme

Honourable Mention - Paramedic Science

Winner - Philosophy

Katie Howie Lifetime Achievement Award

Winner - Professor Malcolm MacLeod