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Learning Enhancement
and Academic Development (LEAD) Centre

Regional Teaching Excellence Award

The Regional Teaching Excellence Award (RTEA) aims to recognise and champion outstanding teaching practice across the Mid-West region, highlighting innovation, student engagement, and excellence in learning and teaching in higher education.

About RTEA

It is an opportunity to showcase best practice and recognise the innovative approaches taken by educators in the classrooms in Mary Immaculate College, The Technological University of the Shannon and the University of Limerick.

In the autumn semester of each year, academic staff can nominate themselves or their colleagues to be considered for the award. Those interested in taking part can contact LEAD to learn more.

2026 Award Recipients

Dr Edmund Gubbins, Dr Jennifer Pope, Dr Richard Bowles with Prof. Emer Ring and Prof. Dermot Nestor.

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