Association for Learning Development in Higher Education

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⭐Submit a resource⭐Share your skills with the #LearnHigher community and submit a resource. Turn your notes, slides, research, LD practice into a LearnHigher resource https://aldinhe.ac.uk/learnhigher/submit-resource

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If you're a CoP member http://aldinhe.ac.uk/about-aldinhe/meet-the-cop-members, ensure you are registered on the website & email admin@aldinhe.ac.uk for your profile page to be made live. Keep your profile up to date via your web account. Useful evidence of your community involvement for ... #LoveLD

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If you've missed a previous #ALDinHE online event, you can watch past recordings and download resources and slides from the ALDinHE website >> https://aldinhe.ac.uk/event-resources
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ALDinHE fellow pin badge.

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: http://aldinhe.ac.uk/accreditation/recognition #LoveLD

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Take5 #142 We need to talk about GenAI by Sue Becks & Peter Hartley who argue educators & teachers need to come together & talk, to build a culture of critical inquiry, agency & 'ownership' as the implications for us all are still emerging aldinhe.ac.uk/take5-142-we-need-to-talk-about-genai #LoveLD

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Join us on a writing retreat to reflect on your practice & progress your Certified Practitioner award application. It's free for institutional staff members. Find out more about professional recognition & book now on a writing retreat: https://aldinhe.ac.uk/accreditation/recognition #LoveLD

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🎙️ A podcast that dives into real stories of #LearningDevelopment, growth, writing, reflection and learning. The Learning Development Project is now streaming!
Listen h...�aldinhe.ac.uk/networking/the-ld-project-podcast #LoveLD #PodcastsToFollow #LDPpodcast #LDproject #JLDHE #ALDinHE #TheLDPpodcast

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If you've pondered over writing for the #ALDinHE Take5 blog, here are 10 excellent reasons why you should start typing without delay, by Dr Katharine Jewitt aldinhe.ac.uk/take5-114-10-reasons-why-it-is-good-for-you-to-take5 #LoveLD #Take5

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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. https://aldinhe.ac.uk/networking/communities-of-practice #LoveLD

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If you've got any brilliant teaching and learning resources, please do think about submitting them to LearnHigher via https://aldinhe.ac.uk/learnhigher/submit-resource #LTHEchat #StudyChat #LoveLD #ALDinHE

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There is a wealth of shared knowledge and resources on the #ALDinHE blog. When you can, take 5 minutes for some CPD, grab a cuppa and enjoy a read around a range of #LD topics http://aldinhe.ac.uk/blog #LoveLD #Take5

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Explore the Events working group website on ALDinHE. Take a look at: http://aldinhe.ac.uk/events . You can view event recordings / slides by date or by category & view author pages. #LoveLD

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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 ALDinHE's collective diary https://aldinhe.ac.uk/collective-diary You can share anonymously. Read the entries of others & reflect. #LoveLD #Reflection #CPD

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LearnHigher provides free access to research-informed, peer-evaluated, accessible, adaptable learning development resources. Explore resources to download for free and use in your practice http://aldinhe.ac.uk/product-category/learnhigher-resources #LoveLD #LearnHigher #HigherEducation

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On the 15th of each month (or your nearest working day), the LD community are invited to share reflections on their day. These are shared on the #ALDinHE blog. Take a look & share your day (form to submit is in the link): https://aldinhe.ac.uk/collective-diary #LoveLD

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There are lots of valuable resources on #LearnHigher at ALDinHE for note-making & essay writing, including this essay writing pack. Download for free: https://aldinhe.ac.uk/teaching-learning/essay-writing-pack #LoveLD

#Take5 #141 blog is written by Senior Lecturer, Katrin Bain who shares insights from a literature review and teaching practice of how assessments can be inclusive and meaningful to students to ensure deep learnin... https://aldinhe.ac.uk/take5-141-inclusive-assessment-from-theory-to-practice #LoveLD

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#ALDinHE has a wonderfully supportive mentoring scheme for institutional staff members. Visit: aldinhe.ac.uk/support/mentoring/aldinhe-mentoring-scheme. There's also professional recognition to be a Certified Mentor aldinhe.ac.uk/accreditation/become-a-certified-mentor #LoveLD.

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Want to get on your LD soap box this year? Do you have research to share or want to facilitate a dialogic discussion about LD? We're looking for 30-60 minute online sessions for ALDinHE's LDat3 programme. Submit your proposal >> https://aldinhe.ac.uk/research/facilitate-a-webinar #LoveLD

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Here is your monthly guide to what's on in the Association for Learning Development in Higher Education this month. We look forward to seeing you at a future event. http://aldinhe.ac.uk/news/whats-on-this-month #LoveLD #LearningDevelopment #CPD #LearningDevelopers #ALDinHE

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There's a host of support available on our website for the LD community. Explore resources on our website, watch recorded webinars, gain professional recognition, read the blog, search the expertise directory and build your network http://aldinhe.ac.uk #StudyChat #LoveLD

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LearnHigher is a network for promoting the development & dissemination of high quality, peer-reviewed resources for learning development (LD) in HE. Download free, research-informed, peer-evaluated, accessible, adaptable LD resources at http://aldinhe.ac.uk/learnhigher #LoveLD

ALDinHE fellow pin badge.

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: http://aldinhe.ac.uk/accreditation/recognition #LoveLD

ALDcon26 themes and key questions

ALDinHE 2026 annual conference #ALDcon26 will present an overarching theme, accompanied by 4 sub themes. The call for proposals is now open to submit a proposal linked to 1 or more themes. Visit aldinhe.ac.uk/aldcon26 for full details. Deadline for proposals:12 Jan 2026. #LoveLD

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📢ALDinHE is excited to announce the call for chairs & members to join the new Advocacy Working Group—a focused initiative aimed at championing the visibility, value & impact of Learning Development as a concept & ... https://aldinhe.ac.uk/about-aldinhe/strategy/advocacy-working-group-launch #LoveLD

ALDinHE regional event at Bournemouth University.

Would you like to host an in-person regional symposium with ALDinHE & encourage the development of #LoveLD local communities & networks of practice, offering the opportunity to present on emerging work in LD? See our website http://aldinhe.ac.uk/events/host-a-regional-event for more info. #LoveLD

ALDinHE's annual conference in 2026 will be hosted by the University of Leeds. Save the dates! Online - 12 June 2026 and In-Person 16 and 17 June 2026. We look forward to welcoming you! https://aldinhe.ac.uk/aldcon26 #ALDcon26. #LoveLD

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Take a look at all the authors of LearnHigher resources. View their profile & resources. If you publish with LearnHigher, you'll receive your own web page, which can be useful evidence for your CV, applications & professional recognition http://aldinhe.ac.uk/learnhigher/resource-authors #LoveLD

LearnHigher resourcesfree of charge, peer-reviewed for accessibility, peer evaluated, research-informed, and shared under CC.

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

What's on this month in ALDinHE. Image shows a clock face with the working cogs showing and the words Learning Development.

Here is your monthly guide to what's on in the Association for Learning Development in Higher Education this month. We look forward to seeing you at a future event. http://aldinhe.ac.uk/news/whats-on-this-month #LoveLD #LearningDevelopment #CPD #LearningDevelopers #ALDinHE