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Innovation In Teaching And Learning Awards for Music Department Educators

7 July 2025
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Five members of the music department at an awards ceremony

Congratulations! Dr Ian Dickson won the ‘Innovation in Teaching and Learning’ award, for his hugely popular gamification of music theory and techniques.

Ardi Echevarria (PhD candidate in music theory), took home the ‘Early Career Educator’ award, for which Chris Massa (PhD candidate in composition) and Dr Amanda Hsieh were also shortlisted. Dr Sam Horlor was shortlisted for the ‘Impactful Contribution to EDI’ award. 

6 educators from across Durham University were shortlisted for each of the 7 award categories. We’re proud of the Music Department’s strong representation at this year’s university teaching and learning awards ceremony.