Call for Nominations 2027

Nominations are open for the IMA John Blake University Teaching Medal, recognising individuals who have made a significant and lasting impact on university-level mathematics teaching. Submit your nomination online from 1 October 2026.

IMA John Blake University Teaching Medal 2027

Nominations for the award of the IMA John Blake University Teaching Medal are invited from 1 October 2026 until the closing date of 31 January 2027, 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. The financial award is intended to support the winner’s professional development or to further enhance teaching and learning practice.
  • Normally a single award will be made; in exceptional cases, a joint award may be given, with the prize money divided equally.
  • Nominees may not self-nominate. Nominations may only be made by MIMAs (Member grade) or FIMAs (Fellow grade) of the IMA.
  • Nominees do not need to be existing members of the IMA. However, winners are reasonably expected to become Members or Fellows of the IMA if not already so.
  • The winner may be required to give a lecture and / or attend a presentation ceremony.
How to Submit a Nomination

Nominations for the IMA John Blake University Teaching Medal are submitted online through the myIMA portal.

For details on what is required to submit a nomination, please consult the IMA John Blake University Teaching Medal webpage.

Nominations are now open!

Anyone can read these instructions, but please note that only logged-in members with a grade of MIMA, FIMA, or Hon. FIMA will be able to see and access the “Nominate Now” button below.

Steps
  1. Click the “Nominate Now” button below (visible only if you are eligible).
  2. Complete all required sections of the nomination form, uploading all necessary documents.
  3. You can save your nomination as a draft and return to complete it until the closing date.

Important: Only complete nominations submitted (including all required documents) by 31 January 2027 will be considered.

Retrieving a Saved Nomination

Log in to the myIMA portal and go to My Account → Member Homepage → My Award Entry to edit or complete your nomination.

Questions

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact the Education Team: [email protected].

You are not eligible to submit a nomination.

Only logged-in IMA members at MIMA, FIMA, or Hon. FIMA grade can nominate individuals for this medal.

If you would like to become a member, please visit our Membership & Registration pages.