Nominations for the award of the IMA John Blake University Teaching Medal are invited from 1 October 2024 until the closing date of 28 February 2025 (extended from 31 January 2025), through myIMA.
The award is named in honour of Professor John Blake (1947-2016) who, in addition to his research profile in bubble dynamics and low Reynolds number biological flows, was amongst the first true champions of teaching and learning within higher education. This IMA award has the full support of John’s family.
The IMA John Blake University Teaching Medal is awarded to individuals who have made a significant and sustained contribution to the teaching of the mathematical sciences at university-level (Level 4 and above). Contributions that can be considered will vary based upon individual circumstances, however the criteria by which all nominees for the Award will be judged are listed below:
- Demonstrate, over a sustained time period, the ability to inspire, enhance and support learning in the mathematical sciences by a diverse range of students.
- Engage with scholarship of learning and teaching within the mathematical sciences and can demonstrate how this has enhanced their own current practice.
- Influence the practice of colleagues in their own institution and beyond.
Prize Details
- The winner will receive £1,000, a silver medal and a certificate. It is expected that the financial award will be used in support of the professional development of the award winner or to further enhance their teaching and learning practice.
- Normally a single award will be made on each occasion. If, exceptionally, a joint award is made, the £1,000 prize will be equally split between the winners.
- Nominees may not nominate themselves. Nominations may only be made by MIMAs (IMA Member grade) or FIMAs (IMA Fellow grade).
- Nominees need not be existing MIMAs (IMA Member Grade) or FIMAs (IMA Fellow Grade). However, award winners are reasonably expected to become Members (MIMAs) or Fellows (FIMAs) of the IMA if not already so.
- The winner may be required to give a lecture and / or attend a presentation ceremony.
Submitting a Nomination
A nomination must be made using the IMA John Blake University Teaching Medal 2025 online nomination form available in myIMA; the IMA’s area for members and registered users. As a member of the IMA, log into your myIMA using your previous login details. If you have forgotten your password, please use the forgotten password facility.
Nomination Form
Once you have logged into myIMA, select ‘Prizes and Awards’ from the drop-down menu titled ‘Me and the IMA’.
Nomination Information
For full information including eligibility and nomination details, and the expected timescale for the process, please refer to the IMA John Blake University Teaching Medal page. If you have any queries about this prize, please contact Vanessa Thorogood (Education Manager): Email education@ima.org.uk Tel 01702 354020.
