This study addresses how university teaching as a craft is learnt and developed. More specifically, the analysis examines how beginning university teachers begin to develop and reinforce teaching practices that encourage student learning. A qualitative research approach has been used, looking at two beginning university teachers from different disciplines. Data was gathered at the University of Barcelona during one academic year and the content is being analysed through an inductive and comparative method. Preliminary conclusions and some reflections related to teaching practices are also put forward. (Contains 3 notes.)