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Royal Academy of
Engineering/Nexia Solutions Innovation Prize
2007 Winner
Professor Philip Withers,
Professor of Materials Science, University of
Manchester
[Professor Philip Withers News Release]
Aims
This prize has been instituted to recognise both
organisations and individuals who have made
significant contributions in the whole field of
Engineering Education. The prize is focused on
innovation in the approach taken to teaching the
subject.
Prizes
A single prize of £10,000 and
a trophy is awarded annually.
Eligibility
The Academy will be looking at
engineering education in the broadest sense and
suitable candidates may be drawn from schools,
colleges, universities and business schools;
e-learning organisations; company specific and
industry-wide training programmes; private or
publicly funded award schemes; learned society IPD
or CPD programmes; training providers and
individuals. All nominations must however be UK
based.
Selection Committee
The award of The Royal Academy
of Engineering/Nexia Solutions Innovation Prize is
entirely at the discretion of the Selection
Committee and any decision of the Committee is final
on all matters.
In making their decision, the
Selection Committee will review each proposal with
respect to the following criteria:
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Excellence of the content
and material.
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Uniqueness or novelty introduced in its execution.
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Demonstrable metrics of success including student/participant feedback and lasting impact.
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Take up by others.
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Published professional reviews.
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Media interest generated.
Application procedures
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Before completing the
application form, the proposer should first read
the
Instructions for
Proposers. The proposer
will act as the point of contact for all
correspondence with regard to the application.
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Letters from two
independent referees supporting the proposal are
required. Referees should consult the
Instructions for
Referees before composing their
letters of support. Proposers are responsible
for ensuring that these letters are received at
the Academy.
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The deadline date for
receipt of the completed application form and
both Referees’ letters is 1st March 2007.
Enquiries
All enquiries, application
forms and reference letters should be sent to Ian
Bowbrick.
[E-mail
Ian]
This year's prize has been
made possible through the generosity of Nexia Solutions Ltd.
2006 Winner
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