Congratulations to Dr Minna Shkul (Philosophy) who was recognised in the 2022 Vice-Chancellor's awards for Learning and Teaching
The award acknowledged Minna's contribution to feminist and queer Studies in Religion as Highly Commended example of inclusive pedagogical design and practice
Last year Minna launched a dedicated module on Ethnography and Lived Religion, which examines religious diversity, focusing on female experiences in faith communities, LGBTQ faith and alternative, non-patriarchal religiosities. She also developed a feminist & queer studies research stream on Philosophy MA, and supervised reading modules and dissertations on feminist ethics, ecclesiastical documents, ethnographies on lesbian faith, and feminist spirituality. As a teaching expert, Minna also works on assessment diversity, and improving student experience through digital education and employability initiatives, although she remarks "nothing is quite as satisfying, as leading a learning journey where a student may experience feminist awakening, or receive a life-changing vision for inclusivity and diversity. The older I get the more I appreciate life-changing education we do in Arts and Humanities, like feminist critique of religion or LGBTQ studies.