Abertay Learning Enhancement (AbLE) Academy

The AbLE Academy provides staff and student development across the University and offers a home for institutional innovation.

Welcome to the AbLE Academy

Abertay University, recognised as the 2021 University of the Year for Teaching Quality by The Sunday Times and Times newspapers, is a modern institution with a global perspective deeply rooted in local and national communities. Our commitment lies in providing a rich educational experience through high-quality teaching and research. This commitment was demonstrated through being top Scottish modern university (NSS, 2023).

The Abertay Learning Enhancement (AbLE) Academy serves as a hub for academic staff development and institutional innovation. We foster collaboration between students and staff to enhance curriculum design and teaching quality, consistently striving to elevate the student experience.

We offer various development opportunities, including PgCAP, Quick Start, AbLE Workshops, Learning and Teaching project funding, conferences, and innovative microcredentials. Our Students as Partners initiative, in partnership with the Students’ Association, promotes co-creation to enrich the student experience. Abertay Online, housed within AbLE, supports the development of high-quality online programs and services.

Whether you're a staff member or student, we extend a warm welcome and invite collaboration. You can contact us at able@abertay.ac.uk.

 - Professor Luke Millard PFHEA, EdD

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Our Work

Learn more about staff and student development, as well as external engagement and Abertay Online.

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Staff Development

AbLE coordinates staff development opportunities to support the enhancement of teaching and learning activities to improve the student experience.

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Student Development

The Abertay Learning Enhancement (AbLE) Academy delivers and coordinates a wide range of student development activities and opportunities.

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External Engagement

The Abertay Learning Enhancement (AbLE) Academy is involved in many external projects working with sector agencies.

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Abertay Online

Abertay University’s fully online master's degree programmes are delivered asynchronously, with six entry points for students each academic year.

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Learning Enhancement Strategy

Our plan for teaching and supporting our students’ learning across subject knowledge, research and soft skills to prepare them for success in a world with complex challenges.

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Meet the Team

Professor Luke Millard

Professor Luke Millard

AbLE Academy | Dean and Professor of Student Development

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Dr Julie Blackwell Young

Dr Julie Blackwell Young

AbLE Academy | Head of Teaching Quality and Learning Enhancement

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Mr Jack Hogan

Mr Jack Hogan

AbLE Academy | Lecturer

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Dr Janet Horrocks

Dr Janet Horrocks

AbLE Academy | Lecturer

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Mrs Nicola Brown

Mrs Nicola Brown

AbLE Academy | Head of Abertay Online Programmes

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