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Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

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“Moving knowledge” is a guiding principle at FAU, emphasizing its crucial role in society. With a legacy spanning centuries, FAU is a symbol of academic excellence and innovation, dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research while upholding ethical integrity, positioning itself as a leader in higher education. As a comprehensive university, FAU offers 272 academic programmes, many consistently ranked among the top 200 worldwide in their respective fields. A diverse community of 40,000 students fosters a dynamic and culturally rich environment. Within FAU, the Institute for Learning Innovation (ILI) is a central unit for digital education. ILI strives to redefine traditional learning methods and harness the potential of media for educational transformation, serving as a hub for pioneering research, pedagogical, and media innovation. ILI’s mission is to create transformative educational experiences, equipping teaching staff and students with skills for a rapidly changing world. Through collaboration and partnerships, ILI explores innovative ways to leverage technology, multimedia, and interactive content to enhance the learning journey.

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Sponsoring member United Kingdom

Panopto

Panopto is the leading all-in-one lecture capture and video management software for higher education. We help faculty and technologists improve student engagement and learning outcomes by enabling the easy capture of in-person lectures and live virtual classes, as well as seamless storage and sharing through deep integrations with learning management systems and video conferencing solutions. Spun out of Carnegie Mellon University in 2007, today Panopto serves more than 10 million end users and is trusted by 21 of the top 25 universities worldwide, including Oxford, Duke University, UCLA, and the University of Washington, as well as continuous learning institutions like Virginia Western Community College and Central Piedmont Community College. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in Pittsburgh, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Sydney, Panopto is consistently recognised by Gartner as a leader in video management and by University Business as a top product for higher education.

Networking member United States

Higher Education Technology Manager’s Alliance (HETMA)

The Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA) is a global, volunteer-led organisation dedicated to supporting and advancing professionals working in higher education audiovisual (AV) and technology management. HETMA provides a platform for collaboration, professional development, and industry engagement through initiatives such as advisory boards, training programmes, scholarships, events, and community-driven resources.

Organisational member Norway

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

NTNU is Norway’s largest university with over 40000 students in three cities and is represented in MLA by the Section for Teaching and Learning Support (SLS). SLS provides support for NTNU’s academic staff with both technical and didactic solutions to their teaching, which in turn will improve learning opportunities for the students. Media production and technical support represent a major part of the Section’s activities.