Latest news
Latest news items from the Institute for Academic Development.
3 Minute Thesis 2021 - Final
The annual 3 Minute Thesis competition for doctoral researchers at the University of Edinburgh - find out the winners!
IAD winter closure dates
Details of the IAD's winter closure period.
WriteFest 2020 - find out more
About WriteFest 2020 - what it is and how to get involved.
New book - Co-creating Learning and Teaching
A new book published by IAD's Dr Catherine Bovill.
Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas - live stream shows in July
Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas - now online during July 2020, streamed live from The Stand Comedy Club.
Three Minute Thesis Final - winners announcement & finalists' videos
Announcing the winners of the Three Minute Thesis final 2020.
Pop-Up IAD for researchers
A new initiative for researchers at the University.
University nominations for prestigious learning and teaching awards
Nominations announced for the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) and Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE).
Teaching and assessment continuity preparation
The University has published new sets of Teaching Continuity and Assessment Continuity Preparation web pages.
Career management online course for PhD students and research staff
About the Career Management for Early Career Academic Researchers online course, which is now open for bookings.
Festival of Creative Learning Update AY 1920
Update on the Festival of Creative Learning for AY19/20.
Three Minute Thesis Competition Winners Announced
The University of Edinburgh Three Minute Thesis Competition final took place on Thursday 27th June 2019