In December 2008, five academics from the University of Oldenburg as well as a teacher were awarded the "Teaching Prize" for the 2007/08 academic year by the Vice President for Studies and Teaching, Prof. Dr Sabine Doering. The chemistry didactics expert Prof. Dr Ilka Parchmann received the award for the "Best Module" together with the secondary school teacher Rolf Ulses (Oldenburg) and the secondary school teacher Dr Claudia Matuschek (Varel). Chemist Prof Dr Mathias S. Wickleder and doctoral student Maike Peper were honoured in the "Best Lecture" category. Dr Jesko L. Verhey, Professor of Neurosensory Science at the Institute of Physics, was honoured for "Successful Instruction for Independent Scientific Work and Research", and Rea Kodalle, Research Associate at the Institute of Sport Science, received the prize in the category "Innovative Concepts in Teaching". In addition to prize money of 500.00 euros, the award winners received earmarked personnel funds for teaching.

^{(Photo, from left to right) Michael Wefers (UGO), Dr Stephanie Abke (EWE Foundation), Prof. Dr Ilka Parchmann, Dr Jesko l. Verhey, Prof Dr Mathias S. Wickleder, Rea Kodalle, Dr Claudia Matuschek, Maike Peper, Rolf Ulses, Prof Dr Sabine Doering}

The prize should be an incentive to become more involved in teaching, emphasised Doering at the award ceremony. 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 a representative of the Oldenburg University Society (UGO) decided on the award.

The 2006/2007 Teaching Prize was sponsored by the Universitätsgesellschaft Oldenburg e.V. and the EWE Foundation.

Category: ‘Best Modules’

Prof. Dr Ilka Parchmann, Dr Claudia Matuschek and Rolf Ulses

Modules: “Experimental School Chemistry”

Jury’s statement: An excellent combination of different teaching formats; students feel well prepared for teaching in schools by the module; the involvement of school teachers in the teaching concept is viewed positively; theoretical and practical elements are conveyed exceptionally well.

Category: “Best Large-Scale Lecture”

Prof. Dr Mathias S. Wickleder and Maike Peper (Chemistry)

Lecture: General and Inorganic Chemistry

Jury’s statement: Very good individual support for students; the idea of providing feedback via entry-level tests and an assessment of prior knowledge, as well as the excellent internal differentiation, are particularly commendable.

Category: “Particularly successful guidance towards independent scientific work and research”

Junior Prof. Dr Jesko L. Verhey (Physics)

Course: Block lab course

Jury’s statement: Concrete guidance on research and scientific work; very good practical involvement of students in scientific work; students are treated as equal partners.

Category: ‘Innovative concepts in teaching’

Rea Kodalle (Sport)

Courses: “Practical sports experience and theory-based design of sports programmes tailored to specific target groups” and “Movement and Imagination”

Jury’s statement: Practical teaching of theory; excellent guidance on independent work; acquisition of key skills through working with the target group of migrants.