This research review explores both the research and the grey literature on university teaching excellence with a specific remit to update an earlier review, "Excellence in Teaching and Learning: a review of literature for the Higher Education Academy". Little, B., et al (2007) The two main aims are: (1) to suggest further areas of research through a scholarly summary and critique of available literature produced on teaching excellence since the CHERI Report in 2007; and (2) to offer pragmatic suggestions in considering teaching excellence, teacher excellence and excellent student learning, thereby suggesting areas requiring policy development. [A bibliography is included.]