Read or contribute to the University of Edinburgh’s Teaching Matters blog Teaching Matters blog Teaching Matters is the University of Edinburgh's blog and podcast for debate about learning and teaching, sharing approaches to teaching, and for showcasing our successes, innovations, and continuous learning.Established in January 2016, the blog has built a community of interest, support and practice around teaching and learning at the University. Our readership is increasingly vibrant and international, inspiring innovative practice not only within the University, but also at a global level. Teaching Matters turns 10 in 2026 and has welcomed nearly 700,000 site visitors with over 4.6 million views. Read Teaching Matters Teaching Matters has a wide range of posts on diverse topics. Take a look around, search for key words or authors, and enjoy reading the contributions.You can also subscribe to Teaching Matter's '5 Things' Newsletter for a round-up of good practice shared in Teaching Matters series.Subscribe to '5 Things' Newsletter Listen to Teaching Matters Teaching Matters also has a podcast that covers vast topics in relation to teaching and learning. Podcast episodes are published as blog posts when they are released and the corresponding podcast can be directly streamed, however, Teaching Matters podcasts are also available on the main podcast streaming platforms as well. Contribute to Teaching Mattters If you'd like to contribute to Teaching Matters, we'd love to hear from you.Teaching Matters blog post submission and writing style guide Submission Form This article was published on Friday 24 July 2026