Open Call: EURECA-PRO Teaching Excellence Awards (TEAs)
Celebrating Outstanding Educators in EURECA-PRO
Deadline for nominations: 30 November 2025, midnight (CET)
As part of the upcoming EURECA-PRO Education & Research Days, themed ‘Glocalising Universities: A Shifting Horizon’ (3–5 February 2026, Hasselt University), we are pleased to announce the first edition of the EURECA-PRO Teaching Excellence Awards (TEAs). These awards recognise and celebrate exceptional educators within EURECA-PRO who demonstrate innovation, impact, and leadership in teaching and learning.
The awards aim to:
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Recognise and reward educators who excel in innovative teaching that enhances student learning.
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Stimulate and share best practices that strengthen the appreciation of teaching within EURECA–PRO.
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Highlight the integration of research, innovation, and education across our European University Alliance.
1. Award Categories
Nominees can apply for one of the three categories:
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Award |
Description |
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Rising Star Award |
Celebrates outstanding contributions of PhD students or early-career researchers (PhDs, postdocs) in teaching innovation. |
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Glocal Teaching Excellence Award |
Recognises academic staff who successfully integrate global perspectives into their curriculum while maintaining local relevance and community impact. |
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Innovative Teaching Practice Award |
Acknowledges educators who creatively use technology, digital tools, or unique pedagogical methods to connect global and local contexts in their teaching. |
2. Nomination Process
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Who can apply: Academic staff members, PhD students and postdoctoral candidates from any EURECA–PRO partner institution.
- How to apply: Submit a self-nomination or nominate a colleague via the nomination form
- What to include: In the form, nominees will select their category and provide a description of their teaching practice (max. 900 words in total), including:
- A description of the innovation or practice.
- Evidence of impact (student feedback, data, testimonials).
- Reflection on scalability and transferability.
3. Assessment Criteria
All submissions will be evaluated according to the criteria below:
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Award |
Criteria |
Weight |
Guiding Questions |
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Rising Star Award |
Innovation in Teaching |
40% |
Is this an original or creative approach to teaching? Does it use a new pedagogical strategy or curriculum design? |
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Impact on Student Learning |
30% |
Is there evidence of enhanced engagement or improved learning? |
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Early Career Potential |
30% |
Does the nominee show strong potential for continued innovation and impact? |
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Glocal Teaching Excellence Award |
Integration of Global & Local Perspectives |
40% |
Are global perspectives effectively integrated into local contexts? |
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Impact on Student Learning |
30% |
Do students develop stronger intercultural and glocal awareness? |
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Teaching Leadership |
30% |
Has the nominee influenced peers or policy through their teaching approach? |
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Innovative Teaching Practice Award |
Creative/ Innovative Use of Methods |
40% |
Has the nominee gone beyond conventional approaches? |
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Impact on Student Learning |
30% |
Is there documented evidence of engagement or improved learning? |
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Scalability & Transferability |
30% |
Can this innovation be adapted or scaled to other settings? |
4. Selection Process
A multidisciplinary jury composed of management representatives, experienced educators, and experts in educational innovation from three EURECA–PRO organising partner institutions, will assess all applications.
Winners will be announced and honoured during the Teaching Excellence Awards Ceremony at the close of Day 1 of the EURECA-PRO Education & Research Days (3 February 2026).
5. Each category winner will receive:
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A trophy and certificate of recognition
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A financial award to support further development or scaling of their teaching innovation
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All finalists are expected to attend the glocalising universities event live in Hasselt in order to receive their award
6. Key Dates
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Nomination Deadline: 30 November 2025, midnight (CET)
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Jury Review: December 2025
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Finalists are notified: January 2026
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Registrations for the glocalising universities event closes: 19 January 2026
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Award Ceremony: 3 February 2026, Hasselt University
Contact
For questions or additional information, please contact: glocalising2026@uhasselt.be