An interdisciplinary team from the Schools of Nursing and Midwifery and
Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences was recognised for the
co-design and evaluation of an innovative, voluntary digital anatomy
game. This game was created in
response to student demand for more engaging and accessible revision
tools. Grounded in educational theory, it enhanced knowledge retention
and confidence among over 500 students. The project’s success has
influenced institutional discussions on embedding game-based learning
into curricula, advancing inclusive and interactive educational
practice.
I co-led the development of “
Know Your Anatomy”, a digital serious game produced in collaboration with colleagues from Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and Biomedical Science. I contributed to the questions for the medicine/dentistry sections of the app and held pilot studies and a focus group with 1st and 2nd year medical students to assess efficacy. Colleagues also tested it with nursing and medical students, and our evaluation indicated the game improved student engagement and confidence in their anatomy knowledge.
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Subject: Teaching Awards - Outcome & Next Steps
I am delighted to let you know that you have been selected as winners in this year’s Teaching Awards – Team Category! This award recognises your outstanding commitment, creativity, and impact in shaping exceptional learning experiences for our students. The panel were particularly impressed by:
Panel highlights:
A sector-leading example of digital innovation in teaching, combining pedagogical research, technological design, and multidisciplinary collaboration to create a transformative anatomy learning tool.
Clear, measurable benefits for students, with evidence of improved engagement, deeper understanding of complex material, and enhanced confidence in applying anatomical knowledge in practice.
The scalable design of your approach, with significant potential for wider institutional use across Queen’s and adoption across the higher education sector.
The way your work exemplifies alignment with the QUB Strategy 2030 digital transformation agenda, showing how thoughtful technology integration can enhance teaching, learning, and student support.
Your work directly supports the ambitions of Strategy 2030, particularly in transforming the student experience and education for the future. The panel commended your ability to bring innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration together in ways that benefit students and position Queen’s as a leader in digital pedagogy.
We look forward to celebrating your achievement at the Teaching Awards Celebration on Friday, 19th December in the Great Hall. Further details and a formal invitation will follow shortly.
Thank you for the incredible difference you make to teaching and learning at Queen’s.
This recognition is richly deserved — congratulations again!
Queen's Teaching Awards Panel 2024/25, Centre for Educational Development,
[email protected]Etain- I wanted to formally congratulate you. This isa fantastic achievement with a glowing assessment from the CED team – well doneindeed!