NUTA
National University Teaching Awards
About the awards
In 2019, the National University Teaching Awards (NUTA) was initiated by a subcommittee of South African University Teachers (SAUT). NUTA is a collaboration with various stakeholders represented on the National Coordinating Committee (NCC) and the Minister of Higher Education as the patron to the awards.
Aims of the NUTA
Recognise innovative teaching and learning in higher education at a national level
Generate a cadre of academics who can provide inspiration and leadership in teaching and learning in their disciplines across and beyond the institution
Stimulate the growth of academics as university teachers
Celebrate the unique contextual responsiveness of academics that led to their transformed practice
Applicants
Up to five awards may be conferred, with awardees in the Experienced Teacher and Collaboration Team categories each receiving a monetary prize of R60,000.00. The Beginner Teacher category qualifies for an award of R30,000.00.
In addition to the monetary awards, the committee may also recognise selected applicants with Commendations. Award recipients and those receiving commendations will be presented with certificates at the NUTA Gala Event, on a date to be confirmed. Awardees will be expected to deliver brief presentations on their work at the event. The winning portfolios will be published on the NUTA website.
Adjudicators
Adjudicators serve as custodians of a fair and transparent process that recognises the historical and contextual differences across public higher education institutions.
While the awards themselves are not developmental in nature, the role of the adjudicators carries a developmental dimension — to provide constructive feedback on submissions in order to promote broad participation from all universities. In addition to selecting award winners, adjudicators also identify areas requiring further attention and communicate these to the committee responsible for supporting or mentoring potential candidates.
Adjudication panel
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Dr Rejoice Nsibande (Chair of Adjudication Panel) | University of Pretoria |
| Dr Noluthando Toni (Co-Chair) | Nelson Mandela University |
| Prof Lizette De Jager (HELTASA Representative) | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) |
| Prof Allucia Shokane | University of Zululand |
| Dr Anthea Adams | Rhodes University |
| Prof Langa Khumalo (CEO of SADILAR) | North-West University (NWU) |
| Dr Karin Cattell-Holden | Stellenbosch University |
| Prof Pieter du Toit | University of Pretoria |
| Prof Christa Thornhill | Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) |
| Prof Rubby Dhunpath (SAUT: National Programme Manager) | University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) |
| Ms Mandisa Cakwe (Observer) | Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) |
| Mr Lukhanyo Daweti (Observer) | Student Representative (SAUS) |
| Dr Bongiwe Hobololo (Mentoring) | Council on Higher Education (CHE) |
| Prof Fayth Ruffin (Mentoring) | University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) |
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