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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education #ALDinHE is committed to representing & supporting all those employed in the field of learning development & those with an interest in the field. Our journal: @jldhe.bsky.social #AcademicSky #LoveLD

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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 7h
**Call for proposals" is open for the 2027 Learning Development in Higher Education Conference, online 4th June & in-person at Oxford Brookes University 8th – 9th June 2027. Please note, the deadline for proposal submissions is: Friday 4 December 2026 by 5pm (UK time) aldinhe.ac.uk/aldcon27 #LoveLD
Call for proposals deadline 4 December 2025 for the Learning Development Conference with ALDinHE.
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Friday 16th October 2026, 11.30 – 12.30, join Nurun Nahar, Assistant Teaching Professor at Greater Manchester Business School for an ALDinHE Webinar: Student Perspectives on AI-Gene... aldinhe.ac.uk/student-perspectives-… #LoveLD
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Congratulations to Nahid Huda, winner of the 2026 Tom Burns Memorial Award! Recognised for student-centred learning development through Academic Reading Circles, empowering students to engage with reading through collabor... aldinhe.ac.uk/accreditation/aldinhe-awards/tom-burns-memorial-award #LoveLD
Nahid Huda, winner of the 2026 Tom Burns Memorial Award
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Friday 16th October 2026, 11.30 – 12.30, join Nurun Nahar, Assistant Teaching Professor at Greater Manchester Business School for an ALDinHE Webinar: Student Perspectives on AI-Gene... aldinhe.ac.uk/student-perspectives-… #LoveLD
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Friday 16th October 2026, 11.30 – 12.30, join Nurun Nahar, Assistant Teaching Professor at Greater Manchester Business School for an ALDinHE Webinar: Student Perspectives on AI-Gene... aldinhe.ac.uk/student-perspectives-… #LoveLD
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Friday 16th October 2026, 11.30 – 12.30, join Nurun Nahar, Assistant Teaching Professor at Greater Manchester Business School for an ALDinHE Webinar: Student Perspectives on AI-Gene... aldinhe.ac.uk/student-perspectives-… #LoveLD
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
#Take5 #162 Life on Earth: How teaching, assessment & feedback can help educators & students learn actively together by Pen Holland, University of York. Disco... aldinhe.ac.uk/take5-162-life-on-earth-how-teaching-assessment-and-feedback-can-help-educators-and-students-learn-actively-together #LoveLD
Eggolution: one of the games that was rapidly developed and reviewed by students to explore evolution of the amniotic egg
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Congratulations to Nahid Huda, winner of the 2026 Tom Burns Memorial Award! Recognised for student-centred learning development through Academic Reading Circles, empowering students to engage with reading through collabor... aldinhe.ac.uk/accreditation/aldinhe-awards/tom-burns-memorial-award #LoveLD
Nahid Huda, winner of the 2026 Tom Burns Memorial Award
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Congratulations to Nahid Huda, winner of the 2026 Tom Burns Memorial Award! Recognised for student-centred learning development through Academic Reading Circles, empowering students to engage with reading through collabor... aldinhe.ac.uk/accreditation/aldinhe-awards/tom-burns-memorial-award #LoveLD
Nahid Huda, winner of the 2026 Tom Burns Memorial Award
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Presenters at the 2026 International Consortium of Academic Language & Learning Developers #ICALLD symposium, Kaaryn Cater, Cherie Todd-Williamson & Andrea Trueman explore challenges & opportunities associated with role clarity in learning advising aldinhe.ac.uk/beyond-fixing-writing #LoveLD
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
#Take5 #160 How Learning Developers Can Support Widening Participation: Reflections on a Summer Taster for First Generation Students by P... aldinhe.ac.uk/take5-160-how-learnin… #LoveLD
A poster on GenAI and bias produced by students at the First Generation Summer Taster, Manchester Met, 2025. Photo by Phil O’
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Zubeida Lowton is a Lecturer in Urban Studies at University of Glasgow writes #Take5 #159 Reflecting on Role-Play as Pedagogy: Teaching Negotiation and Decision-Makin... aldinhe.ac.uk/take5-159-reflecting-on-role-play-as-pedagogy-teaching-negotiation-and-decision-making-in-planning-education #LoveLD
Zubeida Lowton
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Join #JLDHE Managing Editor, Dr Chad McDonald for a free webinar: Demystifying the JLDHE publication journey: from submission to success TODAY July 29, 11:00 - 12:00. Book a ticket at: aldinhe.ac.uk/events/events-calendar #LoveLD
Demystifying the JLDHE publication journey: from submission to success
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Discover ways to be involved in your Association for Learning Development in Higher Education, disseminate research & keep up-to-date with LD news aldinhe.ac.uk/join-aldinhe-communit… #LoveLD
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The #ALDinHE networking and expertise directory aldinhe.ac.uk/support/expertise-dir… is a great resource to support your professional development - network with the Learning Development community, contact colleagues working on similar topics, bounce ideas and ask for opinions. #LoveLD
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Join #JLDHE Managing Editor, Dr Chad McDonald for a free webinar: Demystifying the JLDHE publication journey: from submission to success July 29, 11:00 - 12:00. Book a ticket at: aldinhe.ac.uk/events/events-calendar #LoveLD
Demystifying the JLDHE publication journey: from submission to success
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
#ALDinHE has a wonderfully supportive mentoring scheme for institutional staff members. Visit: aldinhe.ac.uk/support/mentoring/ald…. There's also professional recognition to be a Certified Mentor aldinhe.ac.uk/accreditation/become-… #LoveLD.
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
LearnHigher is the UK's library of learning development resources for higher education. All LearnHigher resources are free of charge, peer-reviewed for accessibility, peer evaluated, research-informed, and shared under Creative Commons Licenses./aldinhe.ac.uk/learnhigher #LoveLD
LearnHigher resources are free, peer reviewed & evaluated, shared under creative commons license.
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Join #JLDHE Managing Editor, Dr Chad McDonald for a free webinar: Demystifying the JLDHE publication journey: from submission to success July 29, 11:00 - 12:00. Book a ticket at: aldinhe.ac.uk/events/events-calendar #LoveLD
Demystifying the JLDHE publication journey: from submission to success
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Invitation to the LD community. Turn your notes, slides, research, LD practice into a blog post or #LoveLD magazine article. Email admin@aldinhe.ac.uk #GetWriting #GetPublished Great evidence for #AdvanceHE & #ALDinHE Fellowship. aldinhe.ac.uk/blog
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Are you proud of a fantastic teaching / learning resource? Share with the #LearnHigher community and submit to aldinhe.ac.uk/learnhigher/submit-re… #ALDinHE #LoveLD #HigherEducation
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
If you've missed a previous ALDinHE webinar, you can listen to past recordings and download resources and slides from the ALDinHE website aldinhe.ac.uk/event-resources #LoveLD #StudyChat #Events #LearningDevelopment
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
As an institutional member of #ALDinHE, you demonstrate your commitment to enhancing students' learning & experience. All staff in an institution can enjoy membership benefits,not just those working in the field of learning development aldinhe.ac.uk/join-aldinhe-community
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
ROLL UP ROLL UP! All the Fun of the Fair this July! Join our "Get Involved" event, a month-long online summer fair, to bring together the #LoveLD Community to engage in a variety of events, training & lots more! Plan your July now & book on events at: aldinhe.ac.uk/summer-fair
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
#ALDinHE are looking to fund a number of small-scale research projects, which aim to help promote learning development as a scholarly activity. Deadline for applications is today - 22 July 2026! Applicants will be notified in October 2026 aldinhe.ac.uk/research/scholarship-… #LoveLD
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
#ALDinHE are looking to fund a number of small-scale research projects, which aim to help promote learning development as a scholarly activity. Apply by 22 July 2026. Applicants will be notified in October 2026 aldinhe.ac.uk/research/scholarship-… #LoveLD
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
ROLL UP ROLL UP! All the Fun of the Fair this July! Join our "Get Involved" event, a month-long online summer fair, to bring together the #LoveLD Community to engage in a variety of events, training & lots more! Plan your July now & book on events at: aldinhe.ac.uk/summer-fair
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Join #JLDHE Managing Editor, Dr Chad McDonald for a free webinar: Demystifying the JLDHE publication journey: from submission to success July 29, 11:00 - 12:00. Book a ticket at: aldinhe.ac.uk/events/events-calendar #LoveLD
Demystifying the JLDHE publication journey: from submission to success
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
LearnHigher is the UK's library of learning development resources for higher education. Take a look at the 20 most popular, most downloaded resources aldinhe.ac.uk/learnhigher/20-most-p… & if you have a resource of your own, please share it via the submit a resource ... #LoveLD
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
ROLL UP ROLL UP! All the Fun of the Fair this July! Join our "Get Involved" event, a month-long online summer fair, to bring together the #LoveLD Community to engage in a variety of events, training & lots more! Plan your July now & book on events at: aldinhe.ac.uk/summer-fair
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
#ALDinHE has a wonderfully supportive mentoring scheme for institutional staff members. Visit: aldinhe.ac.uk/support/mentoring/ald…. There's also professional recognition to be a Certified Mentor aldinhe.ac.uk/accreditation/become-… #LoveLD.
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
#ALDinHE are looking to fund a number of small-scale research projects, which aim to help promote learning development as a scholarly activity. Apply by 22 July 2026. Applicants will be notified in October 2026 aldinhe.ac.uk/research/scholarship-… #LoveLD
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
ROLL UP ROLL UP! All the Fun of the Fair this July! Join our "Get Involved" event, a month-long online summer fair, to bring together the #LoveLD Community to engage in a variety of events, training & lots more! Plan your July now & book on events at: aldinhe.ac.uk/summer-fair
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
As an institutional member of #ALDinHE, you demonstrate your commitment to enhancing students' learning & experience. All staff in an institution can enjoy membership benefits, not just those working in the field of learning development aldinhe.ac.uk/join-aldinhe-community #LoveLD
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Make this the month you write a blog post for #ALDinHE . It can be on any subject related to #LearningDevelopment. Email admin@aldinhe.ac.uk & the #Take5 Editorial Team will work with you to publish your work. #LoveLD Useful evidence for fellowship aldinhe.ac.uk/take5
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Join #JLDHE Managing Editor, Dr Chad McDonald for a free webinar: Demystifying the JLDHE publication journey: from submission to success July 29, 11:00 - 12:00. Book a ticket at: aldinhe.ac.uk/events/events-calendar #LoveLD
Demystifying the JLDHE publication journey: from submission to success
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
#ALDinHE are looking to fund a number of small-scale research projects, which aim to help promote learning development as a scholarly activity. Apply by 22 July 2026. Applicants will be notified in October 2026 aldinhe.ac.uk/research/scholarship-… #LoveLD
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
The #ALDinHE networking and expertise directory aldinhe.ac.uk/support/expertise-dir… is a great resource to support your professional development - network with the Learning Development community, contact colleagues working on similar topics, bounce ideas and ask for opinions. #LoveLD
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Dr Natalie Mack at University of Nottingham writes on the topic of student mental health in #Take5 #158 Grid of Life Tool to Promote Student Resilience and Wellbeing aldinhe.ac.uk/take5-158-grid-of-life-tool-to-promote-student-resilience-and-wellbeing #LoveLD
Example Grid of Life showing an action plan to address the gaps identified from the effort and satisfaction analysis.
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
ROLL UP ROLL UP! All the Fun of the Fair this July! Join our "Get Involved" event, a month-long online summer fair, to bring together the #LoveLD Community to engage in a variety of events, training & lots more! Plan your July now & book on events at: aldinhe.ac.uk/summer-fair
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Browse Mare Nostrum Group's online exhibit here: mngbookshop.co.uk/aldcon-2026 . Use discount code ALDCON26 for 25% off selected titles until 17th July 2026 #ALDcon26 #LoveLD
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
ALDinHE's Neurodiversity / Inclusivity community of practice is an informal, supportive environment to share experiences connected to neurodiversity & inclusivity. Find out how to get involved & access the neurodiversity resource bank: aldinhe.ac.uk/resource-bank/neurodi… #LoveLD
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
ROLL UP ROLL UP! All the Fun of the Fair this July! Join our "Get Involved" event, a month-long online summer fair, to bring together the #LoveLD Community to engage in a variety of events, training & lots more! Plan your July now & book on events at: aldinhe.ac.uk/summer-fair
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Discover ways to be involved in your Association for Learning Development in Higher Education, disseminate research & keep up-to-date with LD news aldinhe.ac.uk/join-aldinhe-communit… #LoveLD
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
ALDinHE members have set up community of practice groups which provides an informal, supportive environment within which professionals working in and around 'Learning Development' can interact and share experiences. aldinhe.ac.uk/networking/communitie… #LoveLD
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
ROLL UP ROLL UP! All the Fun of the Fair this July! Join our "Get Involved" event, a month-long online summer fair, to bring together the #LoveLD Community to engage in a variety of events, training & lots more! Plan your July now & book on events at: aldinhe.ac.uk/summer-fair
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Make this, the year, you are professionally recognised as an ALDinHE Fellow. The recognition scheme is open for applications to institutional staff members. Download guidance, read case studies & discover top tips & book on writing retreats at: aldinhe.ac.uk/accreditation/recogni… #LoveLD
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Join #JLDHE Managing Editor, Dr Chad McDonald for a free webinar: Demystifying the JLDHE publication journey: from submission to success July 29, 11:00 - 12:00. Book a ticket at: aldinhe.ac.uk/events/events-calendar #LoveLD
Demystifying the JLDHE publication journey: from submission to success
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
If you've got any brilliant teaching and learning resources, please do think about submitting them to LearnHigher via aldinhe.ac.uk/learnhigher/submit-re… #LTHEchat #StudyChat #LoveLD #ALDinHE
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Association for Learning Development in Higher Education @aldinhe.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
ROLL UP ROLL UP! All the Fun of the Fair this July! Join our "Get Involved" event, a month-long online summer fair, to bring together the #LoveLD Community to engage in a variety of events, training & lots more! Plan your July now & book on events at: aldinhe.ac.uk/summer-fair
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