Hohenheim teaching prize

The Hohenheim teaching prize is an important signal that good teaching has a high priority at the University of Hohenheim.

Teaching should motivate and be creative, and awaken passion and enthusiasm in the students for continuing in science after their studies. That is why the criteria for nomination include outstanding evaluations, innovative teaching concepts, didactically excellent structure and aids, well-supervised e-learning, or preparation courses for new students. The departmental student representatives of the faculties each nominate one candidate each year who fulfills these criteria. The Hohenheim teaching prize has the highest award amount at University of Hohenheim. The award money of €10,000 is to be used for teaching. The award-winner decides on how it is used.

Award-giver:University of Hohenheim
Applicants:Academic staff members who didactically prepare and teach a course independently (with at least a Diplom or Master’s  degree, but who are not full professors (W3)).
Individuals and working groups / groups of supervisors made up of a maximum of 3 people can also be nominated.
Nomination rightsOnly the departmental student representatives may submit nominations; for each faculty, only one nomination may be submitted.
Decision-making committeeSenate upon the suggestion of the Senate Committee for Teaching
Amount of award:€ 10,000.
The award money must be used for teaching at the University of Hohenheim. The award-winner decides on how the money will be spent.
Frequency of award:Annually; award presented at Dies academicus
Criteria for award (not final)

Excellence in teaching documented by

  • Courses that were evaluated by at least 90% of participating students as outstanding, that are characterized by innovative teaching concepts, that are structured excellently in terms of didactics, that provide particularly good accompanying material, and that include very well supervised e-learning components, or
  • Preparatory courses for new students as courses with exercises or as e-learning courses with excellent didactics prepared in a dialog format

It can also be helpful for the nominee(s) to have successfully participated in the pedagogical-didactic continuing education courses offered by the University Didactic Center (HDZ) or other institutions active in this area.

Application deadline15 March 2024
Award ceremonyAnnually on Dies academicus
Further information from:Pia Roßkopf, Department of Academic Affairs

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