Sine Agergaard receives Obel Family Foundation Teaching Award 2026
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Lagt online: 17.04.2026
Five outstanding teachers were honoured at the AAU Annual Celebration 2026, and Professor Sine Agergaard of the Faculty of Medicine also received the Obel Family Foundation's Teaching Award.
By Lea Laursen Pasgaard, AAU Communication and Public Affairs
Photo: William Brændstrup
Each year, AAU's main areas appoint a Teacher of the Year based on nominations from students, and the five winners were honoured at AAU's Annual Celebration 2026.
The Obel Family Foundation supports the importance of challenging, motivating teaching. Of the five Teachers of the Year, one receives the main award: The Obel Family Foundation's Teaching Award of DKK 50,000, while the other four each receive DKK 25,000.
This year's main award went to Sine Agergaard, Professor, Department of Health Science and Technology.
She received the award for her engaging teaching, her ability to combine expertise in research methods and health-related sociological areas with inspiring communication and commitment that motivates students.
Professor, Department of Materials and Production, and Teacher of the Year at ENGINEERING.
Associate Professor, Department of Society and Politics, and Social Science Teacher of the Year at SSH.
Part-time lecturer in music therapy and Humanities Teacher of the Year at SSH.
Associate Professor, Department of Sustainability and Planning, and Teacher of the Year at TECH.
Professor, Department of Health Science and Technology, Teacher of the Year at the Faculty of Medicine, and recipient of the Obel Family Foundation's Teaching Award 2026.
Translated by LeeAnn Iovanni, AAU Communication and Public Affairs