How to find us

Where our staff are now based.

The Institute for Academic Development was disbanded as a standalone department, as of 31 Jan 2026. 

Our prior offices at 1 Morgan Lane and Outreach Centre (9C Holyrood Road) are now closed. 

University update on the future of Institute for Academic Development (University log-in required)

Email us: You can still contact our remaining staff and our usual email inboxes - email contact lists. 

Locations of the three teams

  • Student academic skills development (for UG, PGT, and PGR students) has moved to the Careers Service

>> Careers Services - contact

  • Academic development for staff has moved to Academic Quality and Standards (Registry Services)

>> Academic Quality and Standards dept - contact

  • Researcher development has moved to the Edinburgh Research Office

>> Edinburgh Research Office dept - contact

About the IAD website, emails, and brand

Throughout the remainder of 2025/26, planned activity will continue to be delivered under the IAD brand.  

Operational enablers like IAD email addresses, booking mechanisms for workshops and events, and the IAD website for digital resources will all remain active this academic year to minimise disruption for current student and staff participants.  

Transitional activity including new branding and communications will be supported and actioned in preparation for the start of the 2026/27 academic year.

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