Victoria Professor wins teaching award

Professor Kevin Gould has been recognised as one of New Zealand's top teachers.

He won a 2011 Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching Award.

A passionate teacher, the professor from the School of Biological Sciences was praised for his inventive teaching techniques as well as his support for his students.

He was presented with his award by the Minister of Tertiary Education, the Hon Steven Joyce, at a dinner at Parliament last night.

The awards are administered by Ako Aotearoa – the National Centre for Tertiary Teaching Excellence.