As part of the 42nd Teachers’ Day and Mid-Autumn Festival celebration, BNBU has presented the 2026 CTL Teaching Awards to faculty members on 9 September 2026 during the 2026 President’s Award and Long Service Award Presentation Ceremony.

The CTL Teaching Awards recognised faculty members who have excelled in both provincial and institutional teaching competitions, highlighting BNBU’s commitment to teaching excellence, innovation, and professional growth.

Provincial Honour

Dr. Yingcan ZHAO, Assistant Professor of the Faculty of Science and Technology, received the Second Prize in the 6th Guangdong Innovation Teaching Contest, making her the only award recipient from a joint-venture university in Guangdong Province. This achievement reflects the strong teaching capabilities and innovative practices of BNBU faculty.

BNBU Teaching Contest 2026 — Young Teacher Group

The Young Teacher Group recognised early-career faculty for their outstanding teaching performance.

Grand Prize：

Dr. Xiaojing LU, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business and Management

First Prize：

Dr. Luyang LI, Assistant Professor and Head of the MA Programme (COMM), Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Second Prize：

Ÿ Dr. Jingjin WU, Associate Professor, Faculty of Science and Technology；

Ÿ Dr. Shumin MA, Associate Professor, Faculty of Science and Technology

BNBU Teaching Contest 2026 — Innovation Teaching Group

The Innovation Teaching Group celebrated faculty members who demonstrated creativity and innovation in teaching and learning.

Grand Prize：

Ÿ Dr. Yingcan ZHAO, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science and Technology

First Prize：

Ÿ Dr. Chally Chai Lee LIM, Associate Professor and Head of the MSW Programme, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences；

Ÿ Dr. Youssef EL HAOUSSINE, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business and Management

Second Prize：

Ÿ Dr. Nicole Lai Fong YANG, Associate Professor, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences；

Ÿ Ms. Jie WANG, Associate Professor in Practice, School of Culture and Creativity

Third Prize：

Ÿ Dr. Jesse Owen HEARNS-BRANAMAN, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Communication, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences；

Ÿ Ms. Shiqi ZHAO, Lecturer, School of General Education

Through recognising and sharing the BNBU faculty achievements, CTL will continue to support a culture of innovation, professional growth, and excellence in teaching and learning.