The Educational Development Unit (EDU) was established in 2003 to cover learning, teaching and research development. Part of the EDU's remit is to support the University's Learning and Teaching Strategy. This website covers the three main areas of learning and teaching, research and development, and flexible learning/virtual learning environment.

see also: development, educational

The Learning and Teaching Board develops and implements the University's Learning and Teaching Strategy in consultation with Schools, Support Services and the Students Association, and to monitor, evaluate and review the strategy and its implementation. The Board is responsible, on behalf of the University, for responding to and engaging with national developments in learning and teaching. The Board reports to the Planning and Management Executive.

see also: committee, learning

The Learning and Teaching Board has institutional responsibility for the setting and implementation of all strategic issues related to learning and teaching. This Handbook aims to provide a comprehensive overview of all aspects of the Learning and Teaching Board, and is intended to be useful for both members and their substitutes in executing their roles on the Board.

see also: guidelines, handbook, learning

A wide range of documents, procedures, guidelines and forms relating to academic development are collected here to clarify Heriot-Watt's approach to examination assessment, student progresssion and awards. The information also covers approval procedures for the appointment of teachers, tutors and Approved Learning Partners, as well as the approval of programmes, courses and modules. The specification of programmes and curriculum design and the Common Assessment and Progression Systems (CAPS) are also explained. Details of the qualifications framework and academic structure as well as the Scottish Funding Council Higher Education part-time fee waiver scheme are also available.

see also: learning

This document defines the roles of two Boards of PME (Research Co-ordination Board and Learning & Teaching Board) and the roles and responsibilities of their academic members - School Directors of Research, and Learning & Teaching.

see also: learning, ltb, pme, rcb, research

The good standing of Heriot-Watt University is the result of sustained success in research and teaching over many years. High standards and quality are key features of this success and the University is committed to maintaining its standards and continually enhancing its quality in all areas. Quality assurance aims to provide our stakeholders - Government, students, employers, professional institutions and many others - with evidence that high standards are attained in all areas and that agreed processes in the University are operated correctly and professionally.

see also: quality, standards