University career development opportunities

This page includes a variety of resources to support and provide development opportunities offered by the University for staff at Easter Bush Campus.

Academic development

The academic development team aims to inspire and develop university educators to enhance their practice by:

  • advocating for good teaching and seek to create a culture of open dialogue within brave and safe spaces in higher education
  • connecting teachers, supervisors, and those who support learning with educational scholarship and each other
  • providing advice, support, and professional development opportunities
  • recognising and celebrating learning and teaching enhancement and innovation, across disciplines, contexts, and expertise. ​

Academic Development 

CMVM self-enrol courses

LEARN courses - support staff induction and training (myEd login required)

Technician career development

Technicians’ website - contains information on resources and support for University technicians

Technician Support Committee - formerly the Technician Support Steering Group (TSSG).

The committee meets regularly and offer initiatives and programmes for all technical staff across campus. The committee was instrumental in setting up the University-wide Technicians’ Commitment.

TechNet - networking events across the University. 

TechNet is an opportunity to get involved in networking events for University of Edinburgh technicians. 

TechNet meetings facilitate discussions around: 

  • CPD
  • registry with professional bodies.
  • sharing best practice
  • the benefits of professional qualifications

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