"False"
Skip to content
printicon
Main menu hidden.

Centre for Educational Development

Image: Pxhere

The Centre for Educational Development (UPL) has the overall task of promoting pedagogical development and research in higher education at Umeå university. Through a wide range of courses, workshops and seminars for professional development in higher education we give all teachers at the university an opportunity to continuously develop their pedagogical skills.

Bild på bokhög
Courses

You can find the upcoming courses in the course portal. The applications for the autumn courses open 15 Februa...

Person som studerar och antecknar i ett block.
Workshops

Here are our workshops and seminars regarding, for example, e-learning and your pedagogical portfolio. You can...

seminarium
Seminars

UPL offers teachers a number of different seminars and seminar series.

About UPL

Our vision is to support and inspire professional and strategic pedagogical development.

Support for e-learning

UPL offers support for both staff and students in the e-learning systems at Umeå university.

texten ai för lärande över ett skuggat blått blundande ansikte
AI for learning

UPL is initiating the AI for Learning initiative with the aim of establishing, over a three year period, a sha...

Currently at UPL

News

International Collaboration with the University of Tartu Strengthens Educational Development
Published: 2026-06-11

The programme is part of a three year EU funded project.

Recognised and Distinguished Teachers, Spring 2026
Published: 2026-06-11

Teachers were recognised for their competence: 18 as Recognised Teachers and 7 as Distinguished Teachers.

Åse Tieva Appointed Director of UPL
Published: 2026-06-04

On 1 July, Åse Tieva will take up the position of Director of the Centre for Educational Development.

New Perspectives on Course and Programme Design
Published: 2026-06-03

During the 2025–2026 academic year, UPL offered a workshop series on course and programme design.

Support for teachers following the temporary shutdown of Canvas
Published: 2026-05-08

To help ensure that teaching and examination can continue, UPL is ready to support teachers with questions.

Recognised and Distinguished Teachers Autumn 2025
Published: 2025-12-19

35 teachers have been appointed within Umeå University’s model for the recognition of teaching qualifications

New article on design thinking in programme development
Published: 2025-12-15

How can future education be designed with a stronger focus on students’ needs and learning pathways?

Event

August

Teaching Portfolio II: Developing your teaching portfolio
Thu
20
Aug
Teaching Portfolio II: Developing your teaching portfolio
Time 13:00 - 16:00 20 August 13:00 - 16:00
Place Online, Zoom

Workshop. This workshop provides an opportunity to give and receive feedback on your own teaching portfolio.

Shut up and write (your portfolio)!
Thu
27
Aug
Shut up and write (your portfolio)!
Time 09:00 - 16:00 27 August 09:00 - 16:00
Place Lilla konferensrummet, UPL or via Zoom

Workshop. Is it hard to get started with your teaching portfolio, or difficult to protect writing time in your calendar? Welcome to a focused writing time.

September

Workshop: The Many Flexpert Teaching Perspectives
Wed
2
Sep
Workshop: The Many Flexpert Teaching Perspectives
Time 08:30 - 12:00 2 September 08:30 - 12:00
Place Läraren, UPL

Workshop. In the workshop, we will explore together how our perspectives and ideas about good teaching influence the roles we tend to take on

Shut up and write (your portfolio)!
Thu
3
Sep
Shut up and write (your portfolio)!
Time 09:00 - 16:00 3 September 09:00 - 16:00
Place Lilla konferensrummet, UPL or via Zoom

Workshop. Is it hard to get started with your teaching portfolio, or difficult to protect writing time in your calendar? Welcome to a focused writing time.

AI: A Workshop on Ethics, Risks and Potential
Wed
9
Sep
AI: A Workshop on Ethics, Risks and Potential
Time 13:00 - 16:00 9 September 13:00 - 16:00
Place Läraren, UPL

Workshop. Explore the challenges of digitalisation, with a particular focus on the ethical aspects, risks, and opportunities associated with AI.

Introduction to Canvas
Fri
11
Sep
Introduction to Canvas
Time 10:00 - 12:00 11 September 10:00 - 12:00
Place Stora konferensrummet, UPL

Workshop. A workshop for you as an employee who is completely new to Canvas