They receive the university´s Pedagogical Award

This year's Pedagogical Award goes to Françoise Dubois, Lecturer in Education and Peter Parnes, Professor of Pervasive and Mobile Computing.

Françoise Dubois is an inspiring force in education, creating learning environments that emphasize interactivity, participation and reflection. Peter Parnes has made significant contributions in the field of computer technology and strives to combine academic studies with new technologies. These are the reasons why Françoise Dubois and Peter Parnes are the recipients of the University's Pedagogical Award 2024.

The Pedagogical Award is given to teachers who have made outstanding contributions to any of Luleå University of Technology's programs.

“In the quality work around programs and courses, the university wants to reward teachers who in the best way develop and contribute to good education, good learning environment and increased quality in learning,” says Sara Thorgren, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Education and Quality, who is part of the assessment group.

There are two happy winners who receive the message.

“I feel happy and grateful for the award and above all for the fact that participation, reflection and meaningfulness are recognized and valued through it. It strengthens my will to continue working with my fantastic colleagues on sustainable education by creating environments that favor aesthetic learning processes and deep learning,” says Françoise Dubois.

“I am honored to receive Luleå University of Technology's pedagogical award. A proof of how AI and innovative learning can shape education and inspire educational development,” says Peter Parnes.

The awards will be presented at the University's Award Ceremony on 7 November.

Citation Françoise Dubois

“Françoise Dubois is an inspiring force in education, with her tireless work to create learning environments where interactivity, participation and reflection are at the center. With her ability to integrate theory and practice in a lively way, she inspires her students to engage deeply in their learning. Her innovative use of AI as a pedagogical tool has not only enriched students' learning but also shown how technology can empower, rather than threaten, their development.

By focusing on collaborative reflection and pedagogical documentation, Françoise raises the quality of education and is a true role model in her field.

Françoise is awarded for outstanding contribution to education by making learning processes visible and actively engaging students in reflective and meaningful learning.”

Citation Peter Parnes

“Peter Parnes has made significant contributions to the field of computer science and strives to combine academic studies with new technologies. Through his initiatives around pedagogical projects, he has created an inclusive and supportive learning environment that fosters student autonomy.

Peter's research efforts on the role of technology in learning have contributed to the dissemination of pedagogical knowledge both within and beyond academia, and his involvement in the implementation of AI at the university is a testament to his interest in the connection between technology and pedagogy.

Peter is awarded for his outstanding contribution to education by creating a learning environment where all students can participate and through his commitment to the future of learning.”