Advancing the Science of Learning

Where thinking becomes visible.

The Institute for Advanced Learning & Metacognition.

A research institute and professional membership body - bridging rigorous research and real-world practice, so that more people can learn, think and develop effectively.

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Membership

Join a community advancing learning

Our members are researchers, educators, practitioners and curious minds, united by a belief in the power of learning. Membership connects you to that community - and to recognised professional standing.

From Associate to Fellow, most grades carry their own post-nominal designatory letters and a shared commitment to our Members' Charter.

What you get

What membership gives you

Recognised designation

Use the post-nominal letters of your grade - AIALM, MIALM or FIALM.

Research & resources

Access our research, insights and member-only resources and diagnostic tools.

Events & webinars

Join talks, workshops and our growing programme of events.

A professional community

Connect with peers across education, research and practice.

Professional development

Grow through continuing professional development and shared practice.

Recognition

Have your expertise and contribution to learning recognised.

Our work

Advancing learning through research and practice

From the laboratory to the classroom, we work across three connected areas - turning evidence into understanding, and understanding into impact.

Research

Conducting and analysing research into how we learn, think and develop.

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Education & training

Workshops and programmes for learners, educators and organisations.

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Public understanding

Bringing the science of learning to a wider public audience.

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Expertise

Guided by leading minds

Our work is informed by Advisory Boards of senior academics, clinicians, educators and specialists - ensuring everything we do is rigorous, current and genuinely useful.

  • Research & Academic
  • Neurodiversity & Learning Support
  • Schools, Teaching & Family Learning
  • Metacognition, Memory & Learning Science
  • Digital, AI & Learning Technology
  • Policy & Public Affairs
  • Legal, Ethics & Safeguarding
  • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
  • University Access & Admissions
News & insights

Latest from the Institute

Insight

What metacognition really means for the classroom

12 May 2026

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Announcement

Introducing our founding Advisory Boards

28 Apr 2026

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Research

Five evidence-informed strategies that help learning stick

09 Apr 2026

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