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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
Our Work
Learn more about staff and student development, as well as external engagement and Abertay Online.
Staff Development
AbLE coordinates staff development opportunities to support the enhancement of teaching and learning activities to improve the student experience.
Student Development
The Abertay Learning Enhancement (AbLE) Academy delivers and coordinates a wide range of student development activities and opportunities.
External Engagement
The Abertay Learning Enhancement (AbLE) Academy is involved in many external projects working with sector agencies.
Abertay Online
Abertay University’s fully online master's degree programmes are delivered asynchronously, with six entry points for students each academic year.
Quality Enhancement and Standards Review (QESR) 2024
The Quality Enhancement and Standards Review (QESR) of Abertay University took place in March 2024. The review team concluded that they were “confident that Abertay University is making effective progress in continuing to monitor, review and enhance its higher education provision to enable effective arrangements to be in place for managing academic standards and the quality of the student learning experience.” The full report which outlines a number of features of good practice and one recommendation for action can be accessed via the QAA website. An action plan detailing the actions to address the recommendation has been developed and progress is monitored by Learning and Teaching Committee. The action plan can be downloaded below.
Meet the Team
Professor Luke Millard
AbLE Academy | Dean of Learning and Teaching
l.millard@abertay.ac.uk
+44 (0)1382 30 8532
Dr Julie Blackwell Young
AbLE Academy | Head of Teaching Quality and Learning Enhancement
j.blackwell-young@abertay.ac.uk
+44 (0)1382 30 8294
Mrs Nicola Brown
AbLE Academy | Head of Abertay Online Programmes
nicola.brown@abertay.ac.uk
+44 (0)1382 30 8453
