The University is a member of Advance HE. Find out about the membership benefits available to University of Edinburgh staff. ResourcesExperts have developed packages of learning and support over recent years, designed to help staff tackle issues ranging from student outcomes, engagement and retention to navigating the impact of artificial intelligence.Member benefits project resourcesAdvance HE ConnectThe Advance HE online platform is called Advance HE Connect. It provides a networking tool for colleagues to Connect, Share and Collaborate with colleagues both nationally and internationally.It already has more than 14,000 activated users, plus various open and closed networks linked to Learning and Teaching, including Global Associate Fellows/Fellows/Senior/Principal Fellows (open), Learning and Teaching Network (open), Scottish Principal Fellows (closed), Accredited Programme Leaders (closed). Members are also very welcome to establish their own networks (which can be either closed or open groups)Further information, and to join Advance HE ConnectAdvance HE Connect platformDiscountsDiscounted access50% discount on all fees related to direct Fellowship applications for individual members of staff25% discount on a wide portfolio of programmes, conferences and events developed to meet the needs of specific career stages This article was published on 2026-07-24