The Law Teacher of the Year awards are the only national award to recognize and reward all-round law teaching excellence. The awards celebrate extraordinary teachers: those who are passionate about what they do; who add that extra special something to their teaching, and who inspire those they work with and teach.
Foluke said: "It is impossible to quantify or describe the immense validation that comes from being nominated for the Law Teacher of the Year award. It was an amazing experience to be at Celebrating Excellence in Law Teaching conference 2024 with a community of fellow finalists and other law academics.
“I remain exceptionally grateful to all the University of Bristol and Law School staff and students who have encouraged and supported me, not just in the process of this award, but in my work. I appreciate you all so very much.
All the nominees, my fellow finalists, and the eventually winner have admirably demonstrated that joy is possible and welcome in the classroom. Thanks to Oxford University Press and the judges for providing the space to celebrate that possibility.”
The conference included the showing of a film, produced by Oxford University Press, for each of the finalists – watch Foluke’s feature below:
Foluke set up the University of Bristol Law School’s ‘Law and Race’ module, which deepens students’ understanding of the nexus of law and race and the impact this has on their lives, alongside the transformative measures needed to affect meaningful change.
Foluke has also played a significant role in mentoring younger Black scholars, particularly women, including both students and academics at all career stages both within and outside Law.
In 2018, she established ‘Forever Africa Conference and Events’ (FACE), a student partnership project aiming to advance student-centred academic conversations around closing the attainment gap and related issues, and also received the Xn Foundation Award for ’Formidable Dedication and Innovative Pursuits for Africa’ in recognition of her support for BAME students.
“Foluke’s skills and knowledge have had an enormous impact on learning and teaching practice and policy at the University … they are a leader in the substantive development of decolonisation and practice at the University as well as mentoring others in its implementation.”