At this webinar we will hear from the 2022 Teaching Excellence Award winner, Dr Dave Lewis, University of Leeds, UK.

Dave Lewis is a Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology and Bioethics in the School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Leeds where he creates and delivers innovative educational activities designed to promote learner personal and professional development, and prepare them for the diversity of careers they go onto. He created a sector-leading portfolio of capstone projects for his students, and led the implementation of capstone projects as alternatives to traditional final or Honours year research projects across the UK Biosciences. He delivers professional educational activities for individuals in India, China and across Africa involved in the care and use of animals for research. A significant interest and involvement in educational and curriculum development, Dave is currently taking a leading role in his School’s plans for Curriculum Redefined, a huge 10-year programme of curriculum change across the University of Leeds. During his award lecture, Dave will discuss how to apply lessons learnt from a pandemic educational environment and how to create inspirational educational experiences which better prepare learners for the 21st Century workplace.

Invited speaker:
• 2022 Teaching Excellence Award winner, Dr Dave Lewis at University of Leeds, UK

The webinar will be chaired by Dr Helen Watson, Associate Professor of Bioscience at University of Plymouth and Chair of the Biochemical Society's Education Committee.