Rogelio Vallejo, Senior Language Tutor and Languages Teaching Co-ordinator in the Department of Hispanic, Portuguese and Latin American Studies has won a prestigious Fellowship from the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS).

The NTFS, launched in 2000, recognises and rewards teachers and learning support staff in higher education in England and Northern Ireland for their excellence in teaching.

The scheme is open to all staff who promote excellence in student learning in HE.  Higher education institutions were able to nominate up to three staff for the Individual Award strand.  The Individual Awards aim to raise the profile of learning and teaching; recognise and celebrate individuals who make an outstanding impact on the student learning experience; and provide a national focus for institutional teaching and learning excellence schemes.

Rogelio is one of 50 winners, chosen from a record 242 nominations submitted by higher education institutions across England and Northern Ireland.  He will receive an award of £10,000 to support his learning and teaching at a ceremony and dinner in London on 19 September.

Dr Nick Hammond of the Higher Education Academy who run the scheme said “I hope Rogelio will really enjoy the experience of being a National Teaching Fellow and becoming part of a very special group of highly regarded, increasingly influential and very committed higher education practitioners.“

The scheme is funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and the Department for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland.  It is sponsored by The Guardian as part of their ongoing commitment to celebrating those who contribute to student learning.