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ALDinHE Membership

We’d like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the membership benefits, which are shown in the table below. You can select your choice of membership at the bottom of this page.

ALDinHE institutional membership continues to offer excellent value for money. It entitles all staff at institutional members to a year-round CPD events programme, a significant reduction on the well-regarded and increasingly popular annual conference, as well as the opportunity to bid for research funding, access to mentoring and the right to host ALDinHE-supported regional events. Institutional membership also grants access to our international partner organisations.

As we face increasingly difficult times in the sector, ALDinHE continues to provide practical support, community and leadership in our vision for an excellent and inclusive learning environment for all students. We’re glad to have you with us on the journey. 

Membership means you are supporting the work of the Association, which includes the management of the Learning Development Higher Education Network (LDHEN) Jiscmail list, the maintenance of the LearnHigher resources and website, the production of the peer-reviewed Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, the Annual Conference, CPD resources, and much more. 

As an institutional member of the Association for Learning Development in Higher Education, you demonstrate your commitment to enhancing students’ learning and the student experience. When you purchase institutional membership, all staff in your institution can enjoy the benefits of membership, not just those working in the field of learning development. Once an institutional member, all staff can register for free as institutional staff members.

A website account is required to access ALDinHE resources and events.

Important note

In recognition of the challenging financial climate currently affecting the higher education sector and to help with budget planning for 26-27, we want to reassure you that there will be no increase in ALDinHE’s institutional member fees for next year’s academic year 1st September 2026 – 31st August 2027.

We understand the pressures faced by institutions and students alike, and this decision reflects our commitment to supporting stability during these uncertain times. Our goal is to maintain a collaborative approach that prioritises the long-term sustainability of the Association of Learning Development in Higher Education while ensuring fairness for all stakeholders.

BENEFIT	INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP	NON-INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP	WEBSITE ACCOUNT NON-MEMBER
Access to LearnHigher – a library of peer-reviewed learning development resources shared under Creative Commons Licence.	Yes	Yes	Yes
Publish in the peer-reviewed Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education (JLDHE).	Yes	Yes	Yes
Become actively involved in our work through a variety of Communities of Practice.	Yes	Yes	Yes
Become actively involved in our work through ALDinHE and JLDHE reading groups	Yes	Yes	Yes
Listen to The Learning Development Project Podcast	Yes	Yes	Yes
Participate in a lively and supportive discussion forum for CoP members	Yes	Yes	Yes
Read / publish on the ALDinHE blog and #Take5 pick up and go teaching tips	Yes	Yes	Yes
Access to informal mentoring and support through the mentor-reviewer directory and the networking and expertise directory	Yes	Yes	Yes
Join the LDHEN Mailing list to connect with peers interested formally and informally in developing learning.	Yes	Yes	Yes
Attend online CPD events; access resources and recordings.	Yes	Yes	No
Read / publish in the #LoveLD magazine for Learning Development thinking	Yes	Yes	No
Access the ALDinHE mentoring service	Yes	Yes	No
Attend a professional recognition writing retreat	Yes	No	No
Reduced fees at our highly regarded 3-day annual conference	Yes	No	No
Opportunity to apply for, and receive professional status for practitioners and leading practitioners	Yes	No	No
Become actively involved in our work through a variety of Working Groups, or lead a Community of Practice	Yes	No	No
Facilitate / host CPD and regional events	Yes	No	No
Opportunity to apply for, and receive professional status as a certified mentor	Yes	No	No
Opportunity to apply for research funding grants of up to £1500	Yes	No	No
Access to ICALLD and the chance to collaborate with colleagues in our partner associations around the world, including Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and Canada.	Yes	No	No
Host an in-person and online conference	Yes	No	No
Join the ALDinHE Steering Group	Yes	No	No

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