Bavaria's best teachers honored: prize awarded for good teaching!

Bavaria's best teachers honored: prize awarded for good teaching!

On April 9, 2025, Science Minister Markus Blume presented the “Award for Good Teaching” to 20 outstanding lecturers from Bavarian universities. This award, which took place as part of the “Day for Good Teaching” at the Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg, recognizes excellent teaching achievements at state universities in Bavaria.

The prize, which is worth 5,000 euros each, is based on suggestions from the respective universities, with students also being included in the decision-making process. To be recognized, winners must demonstrate outstanding teaching performance for at least two years.

Excellent teaching methods

Among the award winners was Dr. Annett Bellack from the University of Regensburg. She received the award for her work in the fields of microbiology, genetics, biochemistry and plant physiology. Dr. Bellack emphasizes the importance of interactive teaching methods and integrates digital media and current research topics into her courses.

In addition, it organizes practical laboratory courses and promotes exchange between the sub-disciplines. A central concern of Dr. Bellack is committed to providing individual support to students, taking their personal concerns seriously. The professor emphasizes that personal contact and critical thinking are of great importance in her courses. The Vice President of the University of Regensburg, Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Korber, congratulated Dr. Bellack on her success and highlighted her teaching methods.

The future of higher education

The Munich University of Applied Sciences (HM) also follows an innovative approach to teaching. The HM focuses on students as designers of the global future. Her teaching methods combine face-to-face and digital scenarios to enable flexibility and individual learning paths. This ensures that graduates are well prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.

A central aspect of HM's educational philosophy is excellent professional qualifications, supplemented by skills in sustainability and digitalization. The university is also actively involved in shaping the European higher education and research area. Dealing responsibly with social change is at the heart of their training, as is respect for equality and promoting non-discriminatory access to education.

In summary, it can be said that both the winners of the “Award for Good Teaching” and the Munich University of Applied Sciences are considered pioneers in modern university education. They engage with innovative teaching methods and integrative approaches that have a significant impact on the development of future generations of students.