Dr Jesko Verhey is one of five scientists at Carl von Ossietzky University and two teachers who were honoured for their achievements in teaching and supervision on 10 December 2008. The Vice President for Studies and Teaching, Prof. Dr Sabine Doering, presented the "Teaching Prize" for the 2007/08 academic year to Verhey, Professor of Neurosensory Science at the Institute of Physics, in the category "Successful Instruction for Independent Scientific Work and Research".
In addition to prize money of 500 euros, the winners received earmarked personnel funds for teaching. Doering emphasised at the award ceremony that the prize should be an incentive to become more involved in teaching. Attractive and challenging study programmes, good and clear teaching and dedicated supervision are the prerequisites for improving the career opportunities of graduates.
Since 1998, the University of Oldenburg has maintained the tradition of honouring outstanding achievements by university lecturers in teaching and supervision. The award winners are nominated by the students. A jury consisting of university lecturers, students and external members decides on the award, which is sponsored by the Universitäts-Gesellschaft Oldenburg (UGO) and the EWE Foundation. The jury honoured Dr Jesko Verhey's commitment to the block internship, stating: "Concrete guidance for research and scientific work, very good practical involvement of students in scientific work, students are treated as equal partners." Dr Jesko Verhey, second from left