Institute for Academic Development
Institute for Academic Development

Connecting with us

Connecting with the IAD's learning and teaching team, and with relevant networks such as our Masters Network, Scholarship of Teaching & Learning network, Experienced Teachers' Network, and student engagement network 'ENGAGE'.

Who to contact - learning & teaching

Here is a brief overview of the best points of contact for various questions that you might have about IAD's support for learning and teaching.

Mailing list & social media

Information on our learning and teaching mailing list (aimed at University staff in teaching and learning roles), including how to sign up to the mailing list; and information on our learning and teaching Twitter and Teaching Matters blog.

IAD Masters network

This network is for Programme Directors, administrators, course organisers, and learning technologists who deal with Masters students. There are lunchtime seminars and a mailing list to enable discussion, collaboration and sharing of information.

Edinburgh Network: Growing Approaches to Genuine Engagement (ENGAGE)

A network for students and staff interested in student engagement.

Directors of Teaching Network

A network for sharing ideas around learning and teaching, including assessment and feedback.

Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Network

A network for staff interested in thinking, talking, reading, and writing about their teaching practice.

Experienced teachers' network

A network for experienced teachers who wish to share ideas about teaching informally with colleagues. The network also aims to influence teaching policy and practice in the University

Board of Studies Network

A network for Board of Studies conveners and secretaries, for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies, who would like to share ideas about Board of Studies processes, experiences and challenges.