Through collaborative efforts, members of scholarship networks contribute to a rich tapestry of knowledge, exploring evidence-based practices, conducting research, and sharing valuable insights that elevate the art and science of teaching. Join us on this exciting journey where collaboration fuels inspiration, and together, we cultivate a community committed to advancing the scholarship and practice of teaching and learning.

There many networks to choose from and below you will find a rich collection to choose from. Start by visiting their websites to see what each offers. Each share a wealth of resources. Some organise events which include in person and online opportunities. All welcome new members to join their network. Follow them on social media to get updates.

AdvanceHE

About: Advance HE is a member-led charity of and for the sector that works with partners across the globe to improve higher education for staff, students and society. It advocates evidence-based teaching methods and awards fellowships as professional recognition for university educators. Membership provides a range of research, knowledge and resources for members, as well as accreditation for teaching and learning and equality charters that aim to advance gender and race equality in higher education and research.
Bluesky: @AdvanceHE.bsky.social
Website: https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/

Association for Learning Development in Higher Educuation

About: The Association for Learning Development in Higher Education (ALDinHE) is committed to representing and supporting all those employed in the field of learning development and those with an interest in the field. ALDinHE supports and champions the work of learning developers through community building and practice-sharing, facilitating research and dissemination, and providing professional development opportunities. We also connect and collaborate with other like-minded organisations around the world who share these goals. Learning developers work with students in an educational bridging role. They mediate between the knowledge and skills which students bring to university and the demands and conventions of academic subjects, guiding students to navigate their university studies.
Bluesky: @aldinhe.bsky.social
Website: https://aldinhe.ac.uk/

Association for Learning Technology

About: We are the leading professional body for Learning Technology in the UK. We support a collaborative community for individuals and organisations from all sectors including Further and Higher Education and industry and provide professional recognition and development. Membership is open to all with a professional interest in using digital technologies for learning, teaching and assessment. Our overall charitable objective is “to advance education through increasing, exploring and disseminating knowledge in the field of Learning Technology for the benefit of the general public”. Our core activities are focused on membership services that help us achieve our strategic aims and generate the majority of ALT’s income as an independent charity.
Bluesky: @altuk.bsky.social
Website: https://www.alt.ac.uk/

Assocation of National Teaching Fellows

About: The Association of National Teaching Fellows (ANTF) was formed in 2005 by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and the leader of the Interim co-ordination group whose task was to establish the Association. This group were later superseded by the first elected Committee of the Association, chaired by Bob Rotheram. The Association is now supported by Advance HE. The Association was expanded in 2018 to include CATE winners in order that we can hold joint events and share best practice. ANTF membership is automatic for anyone who is awarded a NTF and a CATE. The ANTF vision is “To enhance and embed the impact of National Teaching Fellows and CATE winners in promoting excellence in teaching and learning.”
Bluesky: @ntfellows.bsky.social
Website: https://ntf-association.com/

International Federation of National Teaching Fellows

About: The International Federation of National Teaching Fellows (IFNTF), established in 2016, is an independent organisation of the world’s award winning higher education teachers: teachers who have gained national recognition and award for their excellence in learning and teaching. The IFNTF aims to unite award-winning HE teachers to share best practices and to develop evidence-based pedagogy.
Website: https://www.ifntf.org/

International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

About: The International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) serves faculty members, staff, and students who care about teaching and learning as serious intellectual work. Through building intellectual and collaborative infrastructure, the Society supports the associational life that fosters scholarly work about teaching and learning.
Website: https://issotl.com/

National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

About: The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education is the national body responsible for leading and advising on the enhancement of teaching and learning in Irish higher education. We work with those who teach, learn and shape policy and practice to ensure a valued and informed teaching and learning culture in Irish higher education. We focus on the professional development of all those who teach, teaching and learning in a digital world, teaching and learning within and across disciplines, and student success.
Website: https://www.teachingandlearning.ie/

Reasearching, Advancing and Inspiring Student Engagement

About: RAISE is a worldwide network of staff and students in Higher Education who work or have an interest in the research and promotion of student engagement. 
Website: https://www.raise-network.com/

Society for Research in Higher Education

About: The Society for Research into Higher Education is a UK-based international learned society concerned to advance understanding of higher education, especially through the insights, perspectives and knowledge offered by systematic research and scholarship. The Society aims to be the leading international society in the field, as to both the support and the dissemination of research.
Bluesky: @srhe.bsky.social
Website: https://srhe.ac.uk/

Staff Development Forum

About: The Staff Development Forum (SDF) is a not-for-profit charitable organisation, representing and working with staff and organisational developers in Higher Education (HE) to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and organisational performance of the sector and its workforce. Founded in 2004 and sponsored by AdvanceHE, the SDF is a nationally recognised and regionally representative network
Website: https://sdf.ac.uk/

Staff and Educational Development Association

About: SEDA is the professional association for staff and educational developers in the UK, promoting innovation and good practice in higher education. SEDA is seen by many as the shaper of thought and initiator of action in staff and educational development, not only in the UK but in the international domain also. SEDA can offer you and your university the opportunity to be part of a national network of people engaged in staff and educational development. This allows you to keep abreast of good practice and policy initiatives, while playing a part in shaping the future and contributing to national debate. SEDA is a founder member of the International Consortium for Educational Development, a network of the world’s national associations which shares experience, supports emerging entities, hosts conferences and publishes the International Journal of Academic Development.
Website: https://www.seda.ac.uk/

The UK National Learning and Teaching Focused Network

The National Learning and Teaching Focused Network emerges from a recognition that the diversity of learning and teaching focused academics in the UK can perpetuate a sense of isolation and “not fitting” in contrast to Teaching and Research colleagues. The network aims to challenge this sense of isolation by forging a national community, celebrating and championing the diversity of learning and teaching focused colleagues, and supporting all in their career journeys. The network also works to enable colleagues to share good practice, helpful tips, and information about promotion, publications, webinars, conferences, and more. It exists as an email list (sign up via the website) and runs regular online and in person events.
Learning and Teaching Focused is a catch all term to cover all contract types that are not Teaching and Research (e.g. Teaching and Scholarship, Education and Scholarship, Teaching Only, Teaching Focused, Education Focused), and the network also welcomes Teaching and Research staff and all of the many colleagues who are third sector professionals supporting learning and teaching development.
Website: https://ltfocusednetwork.wordpress.com/

UK Advising and Tutoring Association

UKAT is a learned society of professional practitioners and researchers interested in advancing the scholarship and practice of student advising and personal tutoring in Higher Education in the UK. We advance the field through our conferences, symposia, workshops, support for original research, peer-reviewed academic publications, accreditation of practice, professional courses, and resources.
Website: https://www.ukat.ac.uk/

ISEEC

The Impactful SoTL Educational Enterprise Collective (ISEEC) is a vibrant, online community dedicated to advancing the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Originating from a grassroots network at the University of Hertfordshire, initially supporting postgraduate students on the Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, ISEEC has since grown into a dynamic international collective of over 250 scholars. Its mission is to inspire, support, and connect academics and students engaged in SoTL inquiries, providing a welcoming space to explore pedagogical challenges, share impactful practices, and shape future-focused educational thinking.

Meeting four to five times each academic year, ISEEC sessions are energising one-hour gatherings where global guest speakers ignite meaningful conversation through thought-provoking presentations. Each session encourages active participation through provocations, debates, resource-sharing and collaborative idea development. Aligning its themes with both personal and global SoTL challenges, ISEEC nurtures a spirit of inquiry, reflection, and transformation across the higher education landscape. Whether you are new to SoTL or a seasoned scholar, ISEEC offers a supportive environment to grow, connect, and innovate. To join this inspiring community, please email Professor Earle Abrahamson at e.abrahamson@herts.ac.uk and become part of a collective shaping the future of higher education.  Click the link to access the padlet and learn about previous meetings ISEEC Padlet