This award recognises the contribution of a pioneering individual (or team) who has taken on new, innovative approaches to designing effective learning environments, delivering creative and inspirational teaching. Manasi has consistently shown innovation in her approach to education. The introduction of a Dragon’s Den style assessment in the Developing Safe Medicines module in which students have to gather relevant preclinical data and pitch to a group of industry experts was particularly appreciated by students and has clear employability links – as students said "The Dragons Den coursework is an incredible way to learn" "it has challenged me in ways I have not been challenged before and has given me exposure to Industry".