I was awarded Senior Fellow of the Higher Education in 2019 in recognition of my contributions to teaching and leadership in the field of languages education, with a focus on Gaelic-medium education. The fellowship was in recognition of my sustained record of effectiveness in relation to: (i) Quality teaching and learning – for example in developing innovative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment, in fostering a student-focussed culture, and in leading the development, application and maintenance of academic standards in languages education (ii) Leadership in teaching and learning – for example in programme development activities to enhance teaching quality, leading a team, and in mentoring colleagues.