The award recognises outstanding contributions to teaching from early career academics in the field of International Studies.
The event brought together academics and students from across the UK to explore how archives can support decolonial teaching.
Students who took part shared how meaningful the experience was and how much more engaging it felt than traditional classroom learning.
The project has also inspired further collaborations and a future academic paper exploring how archives can reshape learning.
Alice and Kavi’s achievement reflects Durham’s broader commitment to innovative, inclusive, and impactful education.
Celebrating excellence in teaching
The judging panel praised Alice and Kavi’s thoughtful and rigorous approach, especially their commitment to decolonising the curriculum.Their work was seen as a standout example of how teaching can be transformed through innovative methods.
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