The useful links section has been produced to provide information about important websites that are relevant to the subjects covered within this website. 

Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)

Safeguards and helps improve academic standards and quality in higher education in the UK.  The key section of the QAA site is called "Academic Infrastructure" from which information on Codes of Practice, Frameworks for Higher Education, Subject Benchmark Statements and Programme Specifications can be accessed.  

Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE)

Promotes and funds high-quality, cost-effective teaching and research in England.

Higher Education Academy (HEA) 

With a mission to help institution, discipline groups and all staff to provide the best possible learning experience for their students by informing policy; supporting institutions; research and evaluation; supporting learning; professional development and recognition; and disciplines and  networks.

National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS)

A HEA program which provides funding for individual and project awards.  

Staff & Educational Development Association (SEDA)

The professional association for staff and educational developers in the UK, promoting innovation and good practice in higher education.

Centre for Recording Achievement (CRA)

Aims to promote good practice in the recording of achievement and personal development planning across the sector.  

Association for Learning Development in Higher Education (ALDinHE)

A professional network for staff in universities and colleges providing additional support for students to develop their skills for study and their awareness of academic practices.  

Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE)

UK based international learned society concerned to advance understanding of higher education. 

Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC)

Aims to provide world class leadership in the innovative use of ICT to support education and research. JISC funds a wide range of services, programmes and projects. 

Association for Learning Technology (ALT)

A professional and scholarly association which seeks to bring together all those with an interest in the use of learning technology. 

Student Diversity & Academic Writing (SDAW)

A range of resources were developed by Lancaster University & the London School of Economics through the Sudent Diversity & Academic Writing Project. The International Students, Academic Writing & Plagiarism web site includes resources for students, staff & educational developers and policy makers.

Faculty Development Associates (FDA)

An American web site which promotes a range of services and delivers a range of free online resources for educational developers. The online resource list is regularly updated.