Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL)

The Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL) is the hub for Educational Innovation at the University of Warwick.

Explore our website to find out more about IATL, discover our strategyLink opens in a new window, explore our activities and achievements, and learn how to integrate these insights into your own practice or learning.

Last year (2025) was our 15th year -find out more about our celebrations on our IATL at 15 Link opens in a new windowpages.

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Study with IATLLink opens in a new window

Take a module for credit or add to your skills with our additional learning opportunities.

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Student Research OpportunitiesLink opens in a new window

Present or publish your work through IATL initiatives such as ICUR, BCUR and Reinvention.

FundingLink opens in a new window

Find out about funding for student and staff projects.

Get Involved (staff)Link opens in a new window

Are you a member of staff passionate about teaching, learning, and driving innovative approaches to education? Visit our Get Involved Link opens in a new windowpages to find out how to work with IATL

Sharing PracticeLink opens in a new window

Visit our Sharing Practice Link opens in a new windowpages to explore the innovative work of IATL. Here, we provide insights into our key strategic areas of work and offer practical examples and innovative approaches for staff and students to incorporate into their own teaching or learning experience.

What's happening in IATL?

British Conference of Undergraduate Research 2026 - abstract submission deadline extended!

For undergraduate researchers. University of Glasgow, 1-2 April 2026. Abstract submission deadline is now 11:59PM (UK time) on Friday, 16 January 2026.
New Appointment!

We are delighted to welcome to Dr Amber Tout, IATL's new Postdoctoral Research Fellow working on the Enhancing Research Culture-funded project
New Appointment!

We are delighted to welcome to Dr Nancy Haijing Jiang, IATL's new Assistant Professor.
IATL at 15/Warwick at 60

Many thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate the 15th anniversary of IATL, both online and in person. The event highlighted the evolution of interdisciplinary learning and educational innovation at Warwick and we were treated to inspiring addresses from Stuart Croft, Lorenzo Frigerio and Debbie Marais. Follow the link to our Warwick at 60 page to learn more.
Get Involved with IATL - Opportunities for All Warwick Staff

The Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning at the University of Warwick invites staff to participate in initiatives that advance educational innovation and collaboration.

Click to find out how to get involved.
UG and PGT students - Register for an IATL Module

Module registration for UG and PGT modules 2025-26 is open.
Our New ECTFs for 2025/26

We are delighted to welcome doctoral students Nicola Hamer and Owain Burrell as our Early Career Teaching Fellows (ECTFs) for 2025/26.

Learn more about IATL's ECTF programme on our website.
IATL Faculties report 2024/2025 is now available

This report showcases the breadth and depth of IATL’s activity across 2024/25: from innovative modules and co-creation schemes to student-led research, funded experimental projects, and departmental collaboration.