We address all levels of education, and all forms of teaching, research, knowledge exchange and professional learning, to inform and enhance teacher education, educational policy and educational leadership mentoring and management. Established in 2010, the Institute for Education Teaching and Leadership (IETL) celebrates and examines the diversity that characterizes a variety of educational settings in the 21st century.The perceived homogeneity of the past has been challenged by global trends that acknowledge the increasingly complex and interconnected world in which we live. Such trends allow us to explore how histories, geographies, inclusion, exclusion and marginalization impact on teacher development across all sectors of education.In order to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges, we draw on a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, through the strength of our relationships with local and global partners. We develop, deliver and disseminate programmes and projects from initial teacher education courses through to Masters and Doctoral levels.We have expertise and professional impact in:the changing role of teachers and leaders in a contemporary worldlearning for sustainabilityoutdoor learningwidening participationdigital literacies in areas of curriculum development like STEM and STEAM educationthe Scottish Traveller Education Programme (STEP)Communication, Access, Literacies and Learning (CALL)Our impact is also felt through its Scottish Sensory Centre, specifically on visual impairment. Research We have an established record of research focusing on initial teacher education and leadership and management in education. Research groupsPhilosophy of Education Research Group (PERG)Sustainability in Education Research Group (SIERG)Research inter-disciplinary networksResearch-led Teacher Education Network (RTEN)Cross-College centres and networksEdinburgh Centre for Data, Culture & Society (CDCS)Research, knowledge exchange and continuing professional development centresCALL ScotlandProfessional Learning Learning for Sustainability (LfS) ScotlandScottish Sensory Centre (SSC)Scottish Traveller Education Programme (STEP) Study We provide specialist expertise for a range of programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including:routes to become a qualified teacherworking in the outdoorseducation leadership and managementUndergraduate programmesPrimary Education with Gaelic (MS Hons)Postgraduate programmesInclusive Education (MSc/PgDip)Leadership and Learning (MEd)Outdoor and Environmental EducationTeacher EducationOur Teacher Education programmes StaffMany of our staff have previously held senior leadership and management positions in schools, colleges and universities, and in third-sector organisations involved in education.Head of Institute, deputies and administratorsNameRoleEmailDr Zoè RobertsonHead of Institutezoe.robertson@ed.ac.ukRosemary GradyDeputy Head of Instituterosemary.grady@ed.ac.ukML WhiteDeputy Head of Instituteml.white@ed.ac.ukDuncan McBrideActing Deputy Head of Instituteduncan.mcbride@ed.ac.ukValerie ClarkOperations Coordinator (Institute Support)ETL@ed.ac.ukLeonora GoughOperations Administrator (Institute Support)ETL@ed.ac.ukSusan ScottOperations Administrator (Institute Support)ETL@ed.ac.ukAll staff in ETL For general enquiries, please contact etl@ed.ac.uk.EventsEvents run by our research centres, groups and networks.CALL Scotland eventsLearning for Sustainability (LfS) Scotland eventsScottish Sensory Centre (SSC) eventsScottish Traveller Education Programme (STEP) events This article was published on 2024-10-07