The National Teaching Fellowships recognise excellence in higher education teaching and support for learning.

The winners were chosen from more than 200 nominations submitted by higher education institutions across England, Northern Ireland and, for the first time, Wales.

Each will receive an award of ?10,000, which will be used for Fellows¡¯ professional development in teaching and learning or aspects of pedagogy.

Disciplines including geography, law, music, sport, psychiatry, English, medicine and economics have been recognised by the awards.

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Craig Mahoney, chief executive of the HEA, said: ¡°I have been privileged to meet many National Teaching Fellows across the country and have been inspired by their work and achievements.

¡°Their commitment and expertise are an inspiration to academics and students alike across the sector.

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¡°The dedication of the 55 new Fellows is to be applauded and provides further evidence of the high quality innovative practices that students paying fees will increasingly expect to experience in higher education.¡±

Six lecturers from Wales were successful in their nominations in its first year participating in the awards.

Cardiff 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ and the 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Wales Institute scooped two fellowships, while Swansea 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ and the 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Glamorgan each have one.

Jacqui Hare, deputy vice-chancellor at the 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Wales Institute Cardiff, and a member of the HEA advisory panel, said: ¡°I am delighted that excellence in learning and teaching across Wales is being recognised through these awards.

¡°National Teaching Fellows lead the way in promoting innovative learning and teaching practices which benefit thousands of students every year. This is a great opportunity for institutions across Wales to celebrate excellence in teaching.¡±

The National Teaching Fellowship scheme is funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England and its Welsh equivalent and the Department for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland.

The new teaching Fellows will officially receive their awards at a ceremony in London on 5 October.

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The 2011 National Teaching Fellows are:

? Peter Abrahams, professor of clinical anatomy, Warwick Medical School, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Warwick

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? Irene Anderson, reader in learning and teaching in health care practice, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Hertfordshire

? Patricia Black, director of postgraduate studies and manager of School of Pharmacy, Keele 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

? Robert Blackwood, lecturer and head of French, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Liverpool

? Robert Bowie, senior lecturer in religious education, post graduate initial teacher education, Canterbury Christ Church 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

? Isobel Braidman, senior lecturer, School of Medicine, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Manchester

? Helen Bruce, honorary senior clinical lecturer, London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of London

? Aidan Byrne, senior lecturer, School of Medicine, Swansea 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

? Michael Clarke, director of research for School of Music, Humanities and Media, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Huddersfield

? Claire Craig, senior lecturer in occupational therapy, Sheffield Hallam 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

? Steven Curtis, senior lecturer in international relations, London Metropolitan 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

? Will Curtis, principal lecturer in education in Faculty of Health and Life Science, De Montfort 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

? Ruth Dineen, learning and teaching associate, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Wales Institute, Cardiff

? Sue Dymoke, senior lecturer in education, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Leicester

? Jo?lle Fanghanel, director of the Institute for Teaching, Innovation and Learning, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of West London

? Sarah Greer, head of law and criminology, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Greenwich

? Jon Guest, principal lecturer in economics, Coventry 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

? Jennifer Hill, associate head of department (research & scholarship), 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of the West of England, Bristol

? Anthony Hilton, reader in microbiology and head of biology & biomedical science, Aston 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

? Cath Holmstrom, lecturer in social work and director of student support, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Sussex

? Robin Humphrey, lecturer and reader in social science research methods, Newcastle 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

? Amanda Jefferies, leader in technology enhanced learning, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Hertfordshire

? Jill Johnes, senior lecturer in economics, Lancaster 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

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? Paul Jones, director of architecture, School of the Built and Natural Environment, Northumbria 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

? Tom Joyce, reader in biotribology, school of mechanical and systems engineering, Newcastle 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

? Will Katene, subject leader of the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Physical Education Course, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Exeter

? Richard Lance Keeble, professor of journalism, School of Journalism, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Lincoln

? Roger Kneebone, professor of surgical education, Imperial College London

? Gary Lock, reader at department of mechanical engineering, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Bath

? Martin Luck, associate professor of animal sciences, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Nottingham

? Paul Maharg, professor of legal education, Northumbria Law School, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Northumbria

? Jason MacVaugh, senior lecturer in human resource management, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Gloucestershire

? Nigel McLoughlin, reader in creative writing, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Gloucestershire

? Robert McSherry, professor of nursing and practice development, Teesside 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

? Rosie Miles, senior lecturer in English, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Wolverhampton

? Jean Murray, professor of education and research and knowledge exchange leader, Cass School of Education, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of East London

? Sarah Nixon, principal lecturer in sport development, Liverpool John Moores 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

? Martin Oliver, reader in ICT in education, Institute of Education, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of London

? Julie Price, head of pro bono, Cardiff Law School, Cardiff 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

? Susannah Quinsee, professor of learning and teaching development, City 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ London

? Gordon Ramsay, lecturer in drama and performance, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Nottingham

? Caroline Reid, head of learning and teaching, Middlesex 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

? Patsy Rodenburg, head of voice, Guildhall School of Music & Drama

? Andrew Russell, senior lecturer in anthropology, Durham 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

? Mark Schofield, dean of teaching and learning development, Edge Hill 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

? Ian Scott, head of academic development and practice, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Worcester

? Heather Skinner, subject group leader for marketing and supply chain, Faculty of Business and Society, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Glamorgan

? Susan Smith, principal lecturer in assessment, learning and teaching, Leeds Metropolitan 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

? Kristyan Spelman Miller, dean of humanities and social sciences, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Winchester

? Richard Tong, professor of sport and exercise science, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Wales Institute, Cardiff

? Joanna Verran, professor of microbiology, Manchester Metropolitan 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

? Andrew Walsh, academic librarian, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Huddersfield

? Sh?n Wareing, dean of learning and teaching development, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of the Arts, London

? Carol Watts, reader in literature and poetics, Birkbeck, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of London

? Chris Webster, professor of urban planning and development, Cardiff 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

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