Academic Development-run internal networks for staff: Boards of Studies network, Directors of Teaching network, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) network; and ENGAGE our student engagement network for staff and students. Most of our networks run relevant events throughout the academic year. Please see each network page for details of upcoming topics, dates, and booking links. Board of Studies network A network for Board of Studies conveners and secretaries, for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies, as well as anyone interested in course and programme design, who would like to share ideas about Board of Studies processes, experiences and challenges. Directors of Teaching network A network for senior teaching leaders to share ideas, practice and solutions for learning and teaching, assessment and feedback. Scholarship of Teaching & Learning network A network for staff interested in thinking, talking, reading, and writing about their teaching practice. Edinburgh Network: Growing Approaches to Genuine Engagement (ENGAGE) A network for University of Edinburgh students and staff interested in student engagement. This article was published on Friday 24 July 2026