PhD alumnus and affiliated researcher Ayo Adedokun was awarded the Leiden University Student platform (LUS) teaching prize, for best lecturer of the year, on 6 September 2021. “Teaching is not merely a profession; it’s a calling,” said Adedokun, who was clearly moved upon receiving the award from the LUS Chair. The prize itself covers 25,000 euros to spend on innovation in teaching and learning, and membership of the University’s Teachers’ Academy. Adedokun started as lecturer at Leiden Universi...
Teachers are essential in preparing future generations: their work in educating future generations contribute directly to the development of their nations and forms children into citizens of the world. Thanks to several high-profile events, this year’s focus for the World Teacher Day is very much on the supporting role education plays in furthering development. The most important event is clearly the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals a little over a week ago. Goal #4 expresses the ne...