Training
The Biosafety Unit provides basic training on biological safety to all University staff.
Introduction to Biological Safety
Biological and Genetic Modification Safety
Transport of Biological Materials
Transport of biological materials and infectious substances
Timetable
Access to LEARN
All staff and students have access to the University's e-learning platform LEARN, either direct at https://www.learn.ed.ac.uk/ or via MyEd - both are EASE authenticated and, once logged in, you will be presented with your own personal Homepage.
All courses provided by the Health and Safety Department can be found in the 'Course Catalogue'
To enrol on a course following these instructions:
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Login to Learn
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Select ‘Course Catalogue’ in the top right corner
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The ‘Search catalogue’ options will load. Enter the course name in the search catalogue section and select ‘Go’. If you aren’t sure what the name of the course is, try ‘Browse Categories’.
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Expand the options menu next to the relevant Course ID (you’ll need to hover over it). Select ‘enrol’.
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The self-enrol overlay will load providing further course information. Select ‘Submit’. An enrolment success screen will load. Then select OK to access the course.
Once enrolled, this course will appear on your Homepage next time you log in.
Course attendees data
If you require information on how to download course attendees, please email safetyelearning@ed.ac.uk for guidance.