Twelve Pilkington Prizes are awarded by the Vice-Chancellor each year to individuals who “make a substantial contribution to the teaching programme of a Department, Faculty or the University as a whole”.
Monique was cited by the University for outstanding teaching and pedagogical innovation combined with the latest research, an engaging teaching style with insightful real-world examples, and strong communication skills that create an inclusive environment. She was also recognised for her work in growing and restructuring the Master of Entrepreneurship programme to support a more diverse group of learners.
Growth of Master of Studies in Entrepreneurship programme
“Cambridge Judge Business School welcomes this prestigious Pilkington Prize for Monique, who has worked tirelessly to develop and grow our successful Master of Studies in Entrepreneurship programme over the past 8 years,” said Professor Gishan Dissanaike, Dean of Cambridge Judge.
“Students, faculty colleagues and others have long admired the enthusiasm and innovation that Monique has brought to her teaching, research and other activities at the Business School, and we are really pleased that this work has been recognised through the Pilkington Prize.”
Students, faculty colleagues and others have long admired the enthusiasm and innovation that Monique has brought to her teaching, research and other activities at the Business School.
Pilkington Prize reflects such factors as teaching, student engagement and enthusiasm
The Pilkington Prize awards were endowed and inaugurated in 1994 by Sir Alastair Pilkington to acknowledge excellence in teaching, and nominations for the Prize may include such factors as:
- major contributions to teaching and assessment, such as introducing a new course or revising an existing course
- engagement with and feedback from students
- enthusiasm for the subject, and ability to provide challenging and stimulating teaching at all levels
Dr Monique Boddington has consistently delivered exceptional teaching across programmes, reflected in excellent student evaluations. Her courses combine the latest research with sociological and philosophical theories and are marked by pedagogical innovation.
The University’s full citation of Monique’s Pilkington Prize says:
University cites Monique’s outstanding and transformative contributions
“Dr Monique Boddington has made outstanding and transformative contributions to pedagogy at Cambridge Judge Business School. She has consistently delivered exceptional teaching across programmes, reflected in excellent student evaluations. Her courses combine the latest research with sociological and philosophical theories and are marked by pedagogical innovation. Monique has expanded the use of international case studies and technology in teaching, notably introducing a virtual reality (VR) case study set in the Global South that provides an immersive, context-rich learning experience.
“Students widely praise her teaching for its interactive and engaging style, balancing theory and practice while translating complex ideas into real-world applications. They also commend her strong communication skills, insightful examples and ability to create an inclusive environment that encourages open discussion and diverse perspectives.
“Since the launch of the Master of Entrepreneurship programme in 2018, Monique has played a central role in its growth and development. Appointed Deputy Director in 2021 and Director in 2024, she led a major restructuring to better support part-time students and neurodiverse learners through improved course balance and accessible assessment methods. Under her leadership, the programme has expanded significantly and strengthened its reputation for innovation in entrepreneurship education.”
Monique and other Pilkington Prize winners will be welcomed to a celebration in June at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge.
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