Andreas Thor - Teacher of the Year 2025/2026
At the end of each academic year, the Gotland Student Union Rindi presents the “Teacher of the Year” award at Campus Gotland.
At the Student Union’s newly established annual ceremony in Lecture Hall E22, Andreas Thor, Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at the Department of Scandinavian Languages, was awarded Teacher of the Year 2025/2026.
From left: Rindi’s President Tanzim Ahmed, Sara Herlitz, Andreas Thor, and Rindi’s Vice-President Arvid Köpsén. Photo: Viktor Jacobsson
At the Student Union’s newly established annual ceremony in Lecture Hall E22, Andreas Thor, Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at the Department of Scandinavian Languages, was awarded Teacher of the Year 2025/2026.
The Student union's reasoning for awarding Andreas the prize:
Andreas is known for his energy, warmth and approachability, and consistently builds genuine connections with his students, creating an atmosphere in which they feel welcome, supported and encouraged to grow both academically and personally. His positivity and enthusiasm make him a highly valued member of the academic community.
As a teacher, Andreas possesses outstanding expertise in language and communication. His skill as a speaker transforms lectures and seminars into engaging and memorable experiences, inspiring curiosity and intellectual development among students. Through his passion for linguistics and teaching, he encourages them to challenge themselves and reach their full potential.
In addition to his academic excellence, Andreas demonstrates a sincere commitment to his students’ success and wellbeing. His dedication, encouragement and ability to inspire others make him a truly deserving recipient of the Teacher of the Year award.
Student of the year 2025/2206
New this year was the introduction of a ‘Student of the Year’ award, for which students on campus were also able to nominate candidates. The award was presented to Sara Herlitz, teaching assistant at the Department of Informatics and Media.
The Student union's reasoning for awarding Sara the prize:
Sara Herlitz has distinguished herself as a role model for both her fellow students and the wider university community through outstanding academic achievements, exceptional dedication and an impressive work ethic.
In her role as a teaching assistant within the department, she has contributed to other students’ academic development and the study environment with great professionalism and generosity. She has also demonstrated a particular commitment to student engagement and outreach, including participation in education fairs, as well as welcoming and introducing new students at both Campus Gotland and Uppsala University as a whole.
Alongside her academic commitments, Sara has also been actively involved in the Student Union and in board work within SVIT, where she has contributed in numerous ways to student life and the sense of community.
Sara Herlitz demonstrates a strong drive for quality and development. Through integrity, a strong sense of responsibility and courage, she has, both in her role as programme representative and through her active participation in courses, helped to raise important issues and highlight areas for improvement.
Many congratulations to Andreas and Sara from all of us at Uppsala University - Campus Gotland!
Questions regarding the awards
For inquiries regarding the 'Teacher of the Year' and 'Student of the year' awards, please contact Gotland Student Union Rindi via ordforande@rindi.com.