Our International Foundation Programme teachers and support team are committed to helping students thrive throughout their time on the programme. Find out more about some of the IFP teaching and support staff below! Dr Gisli Vogler - Programme Director (Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences) Find out more about our new CAHSS IFP Director and Social Sciences Lecturer, Dr Gisli Vogler. - Alan Kean - Programme Director (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) "Hi, I'm Alan, and I'm the Programme Director for the BCBES pathway of the International Foundation Programme. I'm also one of our English for Academic Purposes teachers, so I'll be working with some of you as you develop the academic English and study skills you need for university." "With the help of all of our kind, knowledgeable and supportive teachers, we are more prepared than ever for our transition into undergraduate study!" Jinyang from China Previous IFP student and recent Edinburgh College of Art graduate Dr Anya Clayworth - Director of Students and IFP Lecturer Learn more about our former Programme Director and current Director of Students and IFP Lecturer, Anya Clayworth, including her academic and teaching experience. Phil Davies - IFP English for Academic Practice Lecturer Learn more about IFP English for Academic Practice Lecturer Phil Davies who works with students across all of our pathways to help improve their academic English and study skills. - Jayne Quoiani - Head of STEM Find out more about Jayne Quoiani, our Head of STEM. Tatiana Chepelina - Student Adviser Learn more about Tatiana from the IFP's Student Support Team. - "Getting to know all my teachers closely is what I’ve valued the most about the IFP, which is not always the case in normal undergraduate classes." Risa from Japan Former IFP student and current Business and Finance undergraduate at the University of Edinburgh What Does Edinburgh Have to Offer? IFP staff members talk about some of their favourite things to do in Edinburgh including popular places amongst IFP students. Learn more about the University and city via the above link. Top Things to Do In Edinburgh Edinburgh native and Head of STEM, Jayne Quoiani, tells us her favourite things to do in the city - from science-based activities to food! One of the best things about living in Edinburgh is how easy it is to step away from the day-to-day routine and recharge. It can be a walk through the Meadows or a hike up Arthur’s Seat, the city’s green spaces make it easy to clear your head, even if you are just on your way home. Petr from Russia IFP alum and current University of Edinburgh undergraduate student - Learn more about IFP Student Support This article was published on Monday 5 May 2025
