Tiberiu Dancovici awarded one of seven highly competitive Technical Teaching Fellowships

Tiberiu Dancovici, Digital Learning and Innovation Manager at Coleg y Cymoedd] has been awarded one of seven highly competitive Technical Teaching Fellowships for 2025/26. These prestigious awards are made jointly by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) and Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851.

Tiberiu Dancovici’s Fellowship will look at how agentic Artificial Intelligence can enhance and extend teaching and learning strategies for vocational learning, by aligning AI capabilities with educational methodologies.

The Fellowships were formally awarded at an event held at the Royal Society in London on Friday 28 March. The event saw Fellows from previous years presenting on their Fellowship activity and its impact.

Applications for Technical Teaching Fellowships are assessed against criteria including demonstrating highly effective approaches to improving teaching and learning in technical education, how the Fellowship will be used to inspire others, and the planning of professional development opportunities to impact on the pedagogy and professional practice of other teachers and trainers.

Due to the high quality of this year’s applications, 2025/26 Fellows are the largest cohort yet with seven Fellowships being awarded to nine Fellows. This year’s cohort includes the first Fellow from the Channel Islands as well as Technical Teaching Fellows from across England and Wales.

Fellows will develop knowledge transfer and exchange activities, sharing effective practice at national and regional conferences and via networks, facilitating CPD and contributing to thought leadership through an established technical community of practice. They will also contribute to a final report to engage and motivate technical education practitioners in their specialist subject areas.

All Fellows now also become alumni of the Royal Commission, providing them with further support to drive quality improvement in technical STEM teaching and training.

Visit ETF’s website for the full story.

About the Education and Training Foundation

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) is here to champion the vital role of the Further Education and Skills workforce, set professional standards and provide a pathway of professional development for educators and leaders across the sector. By working in partnership and informing sector change, we enable a thriving FE and Skills sector. Together, we are transforming lives and opportunities for learners aged 14 and above.

About the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 The Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 awards some 35 postgraduate Fellowships and Scholarships a year, for advanced study and research in science, engineering, the built environment and design. It also makes a small number of Special Awards to support projects consistent with its overall aims. Many of these are focused on raising the awareness of the young to the opportunities presented by science and engineering.

Share!