Awards
APTIS Awards
Call for submission: 2025 APTIS AWARD 2 — Great Learning Gains (closed)
Do you have a student who has demonstrated outstanding learning gains on your programme(s) commensurate with the stage they are studying at? If so, please nominate them for this award as we’d like to celebrate their success as well!
*This award now includes a prize of £150! APTIS Awards will be featured on the APTIS website and on social media (LinkedIn). The winner may have the opportunity to present their work to colleagues at the next APTIS conference.
Winner of the 2024-25 APTIS award for ‘Great Learning Gains’: Translating the Cherry Blossom Experience into a Multisensory Guided Tour for Blind and Partially Sighted Visitors: A Case Study
Congratulations, Runchen Ma!
“Your submission evidences substantial learning gains, both in terms of topic (developing key technical skills in audiodescription) and in terms of the affective qualities required for this type of translation (sensitivity, care, imagination, trust). You have shown proactivity in seeking opportunities to translate your academic knowledge in real-world contexts, and your work in museums and parks is highly impactful and relevant in terms of accessibility and inclusivity. The committee felt that, in addition to considering EDI, your submission showcased the wide-ranging dimension of translation (translating sound, vision, smell), and how academic knowledge can be effectively applied in real world contexts for the benefit of different communities.”
Winner of the 2024-25 APTIS award for ‘Great Pedagogical Practice’: Enabling Autonomous Learning Using the Concept of Gamification — Keep Track and “Journal” on!
Congratulations, Dr Chen-En Ho!
“Your project offers an innovative solution to fostering autonomous learning and metacognitive skills. The journey log, inspired by gamification, provides
students with a clear, motivating way to track progress and reflect on their development—making self-reflection structured, visual, and purposeful.
This practical, user-friendly tool stands out for its creative integration of gamification principles without requiring technical complexity. It not only
supports students during work placements but also equips them for lifelong learning and professional growth.”
Winners of the 2023-24 APTIS Awards
Winners of the 2022-23 APTIS Awards