On 13 December 2006, the social scientist and biologist Prof. Dr Smilla Ebeling and the biologist Dr Thomas Glatzel received the "Prize for Good Teaching" from the Vice President for Studies and Teaching, Prof. Dr Karen Ellwanger, for outstanding courses in the 2005/06 academic year. Two second prizes were awarded to the economists Prof Dr Michael Mohe and Dr Thomas Beschorner. In addition, the educational scientists Prof. Dr Astrid Kaiser and Dr Silke Pfeiffer were honoured for the best module of the 2005/06 academic year. In addition to prize money of 1,000 euros for the two first prizes, all prize winners received earmarked personnel funds for teaching.

Ellwanger explained that the quality of study and teaching is a decisive criterion in order to stand up to national and international comparison between universities. The award recognises the efforts of lecturers to continuously improve their courses.

The award is decided by a jury made up of half professors and half students.

The award winners:
1st prize: Dr Thomas Glatzel
Course: "Marine biology excursion for advanced students Red Sea 2006"
Jury statement: The practical orientation flanked by intercultural encounters.

1st prize: Prof. Dr Smilla Ebeling
Course: "From the prisoners of gender to the five genders - 20 years of feminist biology criticism"
Jury statement: The transparent and reflective design of the seminar, which enables learning through discovery.

2nd prize: Prof. Dr Michael Mohe
Course: "Corporate Management 3 - Change and Innovation"
Jury statement: The variety of media and forms of teaching used and the integrated practice of key competences.

2nd prize: Dr Thomas Beschorner
Course: "Consulting-Akademie Unternehmensethik: Corporate Social Responsibility und Corporate Citizenship"
Jury statement: Networking with other universities and various companies.

Module award: Prof. Dr Astrid Kaiser and Dr Silke Pfeiffer (responsible)
Module: "Key problems in subject teaching"
Jury statement: The professional creation of a media-based learning environment and the use of innovative types of examination.