Dr Hyde is from Sheffield, and won the prize for her support of graduate teaching assistants, development of a new undergraduate teaching laboratory programme within the UK/China degree programme and support of the national Secondary and Further Education group for teachers and educators
Dr Hyde receives £3000, a medal and a certificate.
Julie started her career in the chemical industry, before moving into teaching – particularly laboratory practical skills focusing on hands-on chemistry – with the aim of inspiring and developing new chemists. She enjoys organising and taking part in outreach events that are fun and informative, to inspire future generations.
I feel extremely honoured and thrilled to have been selected and recognised for my work and dedication to chemistry, particularly teaching on and setting up a laboratory course abroad in China, developing our graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) and supporting and training teachers’ development. I feel it is amazing to have been recognised by my peers and colleagues, and thank everyone for their support.
Dr Hyde
Dr Helen Pain, Chief Executive of the Royal Society of Chemistry, said:
“The chemical sciences are at the forefront of tackling a range of challenges facing our world. From fundamental chemistry to cutting-edge innovations, the work that chemical scientists do has an important role to play in building our future.
“The inspiration, innovation and dedication of those who work in education is fundamental to the progress of the chemical sciences – shaping the future and setting our young people up to tackle the challenges and the opportunities facing our society and our planet.
“Dr Hyde’s work demonstrates an outstanding commitment to chemistry education, and it is our honour to celebrate their considerable contribution.”
The Royal Society of Chemistry’s prizes have recognised excellence in the chemical sciences for more than 150 years. This year’s winners join a prestigious list of past winners in the RSC’s prize portfolio, 60 of whom have gone on to win Nobel Prizes for their work, including 2022 Nobel Laureate Carolyn Bertozzi and 2019 Nobel laureate John B Goodenough.
The Excellence in Education Prizes celebrate inspirational, innovative, and dedicated people working in primary, secondary, further education and higher education – including teachers, technicians and more. These prizes recognise a wide range of skills – from curriculum design to effective teaching, and from personal development to working culture. This category includes specific prizes for teams and for those in the early stages of their career.