The Association for Learning Development in Higher Education (ALDinHE) is committed to representing and supporting all those employed in the field of learning development and those with an interest in the field.
ALDinHE supports and champions the work of learning developers through community building and practice-sharing, facilitating research and dissemination, and providing professional development opportunities. We also connect and collaborate with other like-minded organisations around the world who share these goals.
Learning developers work with students in an educational bridging role. They mediate between the knowledge and skills which students bring to university and the demands and conventions of academic subjects, guiding students to navigate their university studies.
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#Take5 #145 Make writing for #Take5! your New Year’s resolutionÂ
This #Take 5 is brought to you by the #Take5 editorial board, who want to persuade you that now really is the time for you to share your amazing practice with the wider higher education community. We are storytellers – our lives are made up of the stories we tell, the marks we make in the world. We love our Learning Development and wider educational community. You have so many…
Collective Diary 15 January 2026
On the 15th of each month, we are inviting those working in the field of learning development to share their day. Write up what you have done on the 15th of the month (or your nearest working day to this date) (plus reflections) and share it with us via this short submission form. The entries will be shared here on the ALDinHE blog. In 2010-11 and 2014-15, the ALDinHE website was previously…
Achieving Excellence Together: Reflections from CATE Award Recipients
With Sheryl Mansfield, Sharon Perera and Jennie Blake Event date and time: Monday 9th February 2026, 14.00 – 15.00 Join us for an inspiring webinar where three award‑winning practitioners will share their insights and experiences from achieving the Advance HE Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) within Learning Development. They’ll reflect on their journey, discuss what contributed to their success, and offer practical advice for anyone considering applying for a…
‘59 Ways to Wellbeing’: supporting resilience, wellbeing, and belonging in university students
Event date and time: Thursday 2nd July 2026, 11.00 – 12.00 Abstract Students entering higher education often face uncertainty as they navigate academic expectations and future pathways. Success requires not only academic competence but also resilience, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging. Learning Development (LD) can support these needs by combining academic skill-building with approaches that strengthen personal resources and promote inclusive student experiences. Although wellbeing is closely linked to…
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