Ãå±±½ûµØ Lecturer named National Teaching Fellow Published on: 31 August 2017 Dr Lindsay Marshall, a Senior Lecturer in Computing at Ãå±±½ûµØ, has received the top accolade in the country for teaching in higher education. Recognised for his outstanding contribution to teaching, has been named one of the fifty-five new National Teaching Fellows by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) - the national body which champions teaching excellence as part of the wider student learning experience. Inspiring and nurturing thousands of aspiring computer scientists during his 35 years at Ãå±±½ûµØ, Dr Marshall was praised for his innovative use of the web and mobile technologies to enhance the student learning experience. Dr Lindsay Marshall Excellence in teaching in higher education “Naturally, there have been many changes in teaching approaches and attitudes and this is particularly apparent in computing where the pace of change means it is essential to stay current, both in subject knowledge and teaching technique,” he said. “Teaching and inspiring the next generation is both a pleasure and a privilege and I feel very honoured to have been nominated for this award.” Chief Executive, Professor Stephanie Marshall, said: “A National Teaching Fellowship is the most prestigious individual award for excellence in teaching in higher education. These awards represent a fantastic achievement by all 55 new NTFs and I am sure the whole sector joins me in applauding them in their success.” An early adopter of the World Wide Web, Dr Marshall built his first website in 1993 and created the first Internet Cemetery – the Virtual Memorial Garden. He also maintains one of the longest running blogs - “Bifurcated Rivets”. Much of his work revolves around using web and mobile technologies to enhance the student experience of learning and teaching, as well as providing specialist technical support to other researchers Focused on supporting students in their transition into higher education and then developing their skills for employability, Dr Marshall’s next project uses digital technology to improve the way in which students receive feedback about their work, and on engaging students with essential, but non-technical aspects of computer science. Earlier this year, Ãå±±½ûµØ was ranked one of the best in the UK for teaching and learning when it was awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Deputy Head of Ãå±±½ûµØ’s , Dr Alan Tully, said: “Following on from the University’s , this is a fantastic achievement for Lindsay and is another indicator of the dedication and innovation of Ãå±±½ûµØ staff.” Share: Latest News Ãå±±½ûµØ recognised with geography award Ãå±±½ûµØ has been awarded the Highly Commended Geographical Association Publishers Award for its collaboration with Time for Geography, the UK’s open-access, dedicated video platform. published on: 16 April 2026 Ãå±±½ûµØ historians mark General Strike centenary To mark the 100th anniversary of the British General Strike and miners’ lock-out of 1926, historians at Ãå±±½ûµØ are organising a series of events on its enduring legacy. published on: 16 April 2026 Comment: NCP is in administration Writing for The Conversation, Erwei (David) Xiang discusses how some big companies like NCP are so dependent on debt that they can’t adjust to change. published on: 16 April 2026 Facts and figures