Architecture professor receives prestigious award
ARU’s Maria Vogiatzaki receives National Teaching Fellowship from Advance HE
Professor Maria Vogiatzaki
A professor of architecture at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has received national recognition for her teaching excellence.
Professor Maria Vogiatzaki, Head of the School of Architecture and Planning at ARU, has received a National Teaching Fellowship from AdvanceHE, which recognises, rewards and celebrates individuals who have made an outstanding impact on student outcomes and the teaching profession.
The award is widely recognised in higher education within the UK as well as internationally as a mark of quality.
Professor Vogiatzaki joined ARU in September 2018, after several years teaching in the southwest of England, Denmark and Greece.
Her research interests include architectural materialisms, speculative design, and the relationship between design, culture, technology, and nature.
“What makes this honour most meaningful is how it reflects the collaborative nature of true educational transformation. From the students who embraced new ways of learning to the colleagues who joined me in rethinking architectural pedagogy, the Fellowship belongs to all who share this vision.
“It is a reminder that education at its best does not simply transmit knowledge—it builds connections, empowers voices, and shapes more equitable futures.”
Professor Maria VogiatzakiSixty-one new National Teaching Fellows and 17 winning teams of the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) are recognised in 2025 for their outstanding contribution to excellent teaching in higher education in the UK.
“We are delighted to announce the 2025 awards to those with an unwavering commitment to teaching excellence.
“These newly awarded National Teaching Fellows and CATE teams represent the very best of UK higher education, demonstrating remarkable innovation, dedication and impact on student learning. Their achievements not only benefit their own institutions but inspire excellence across the entire sector.”
Kathryn Harrison-Graves, Deputy Chief Executive at Advance HE