MPLS Teaching Award for Dr Martin Galpin

Many congratulations to Dr Martin Galpin who has been recognised in this year's Teaching Awards in the Mathematics, Physical and Life Science Division.

Martin is Deputy Director of Studies in Chemistry and he received two student nominations that were strongly endorsed by the Department. Both students highlighted his ability to engage positively with students, explain difficult concepts, and provide many examples in lectures of how to complete questions.  In addition to his inventive teaching in Mathematics for the MChem course and high level of tutorial teaching, Martin has also prepared a series of recorded sessions for academic staff on how to use Panopto and Canvas. This has led to universal acceptance of lecture recording in the department and, in turn, to a huge enhancement of Chemistry’s teaching offering.

Martin said: It’s an honour to receive this MPLS Teaching Award. I’m grateful to all the fantastic students and tutors I’ve worked with over the years, for helping me to shape and develop my Maths for Chemistry teaching — and for making it a real joy to deliver. I’d also like to say a big thank you to the team in the Faculty Office, whose support in my Deputy Director of Studies role has always been completely invaluable.