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.
The Digital Education Team work alongside faculty to deliver fully online, higher education courses. The digital media producers collaborate with subject experts to identify where media is best utilised within the context of the learner journey, with a focus on creating tutor presence, and building in sustainable media practices at each stage of production. Beyond creating course content, media with a broader scope is produced, and interests lie in research and innovation that opens up new approaches to the use and application of media within (online and face-to-face) learning environments.
Creative Hub GR is the new Hub for Innovation and Technology of the Creative and Audiovisual Sector by the Hellenic Centre for Film, Audiovisual Media and Creation – Creative Greece. The operational objective of the Hub is the development, strengthening, promotion and protection of the audiovisual, cultural and creative sector of Greece and its creators with emphasis on new technologies, innovation and education. The Audiovisual, Media Literacy and Social Action Department of the Hub develops and manages audiovisual education, creative literacy and media literacy programmes in both formal and non-formal education for the development of a critical and informed Media and Information Literacy citizenry. To this end, it organises a range of actions for schools and lifelong learning: school workshops, student competitions, production of Open Educational Resources, design of audiovisual, film and digital literacy programmes, etc. In the same context, it is the national delegate to the EU on media literacy and cooperates with national and global key stakeholders such as UNESCO, the UN, the Council of Europe and OSCE for a strong global media policy agenda. The Department has been coordinating the Euro-Mediterranean Chapter of UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Alliance since 2018, with 55 members-institutions from 11 Mediterranean countries. Currently, the Department is working on the Blueprint on Media and Creative Literacy in Education.
Heidelberg School of Education (HSE) is a joint academic institution for teacher education of Heidelberg University (Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg) and University of Education Heidelberg (Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg). HSE fosters interdisciplinary exchange and research on local as well as international levels. One of such initiatives is cooperation with the Teachers College (Columbia University, USA) entitled “Critical Media Literacy”.
The Hanze University of applied sciences is the oldest multisectoral university of applied sciences in the Netherlands. In 2023 it will celebrate its 225th anniversary. With branches in Groningen, Assen, Leeuwarden and Amsterdam, the university has approximately 30,000 students and 4,000 employees.
“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.
France Immersive Learning is an association created in 2018, to federate stakeholders in immersive technologies and structure a French industry of excellence. Today, the association has over 150 members, including makers (solution producers), users (companies) and funding prescribers. Through its actions and positioning, France Immersive Learning aims to : – Support the structuring of an industry and thus contribute to the objective of French digital sovereignty. – Promote the pedagogical virtues of immersive technologies in the fields of education, training, culture and heritage preservation. – Demystify immersive technologies, with the aim of making them attractive and accessible to as many people as possible.
The European Literacy Network (ELN) is an international, interdisciplinary network bringing together about 600 researchers, educators, and practitioners to advance literacy research, education, policy, and practice worldwide. The ELN Association was established in October 2023, upon the completion of five successful literacy COST Actions. ELN promotes networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange through research, communities, events, and dissemination activities. ELN aims to bridge the gap between literacy science and education.
EUNIS is the European University Information Systems organisation. It was formed in 1993 and registered as a non-profit organisation in Paris, France in 1998. EUNIS brings together those who are responsible for the management, development and the policy for Information Technology in Higher Education in Europe. The objective of EUNIS is to contribute to the development of high quality information systems. EUNIS mission is to help member institutions develop their IT landscape by sharing experiences and working together.