Higher Education

Join us for an event dedicated to joint project incubation, where we’ll showcase ongoing Media & Learning projects, delve into the topics we’re currently working on, and discuss how our association assists members in building successful project proposals. Additionally, participants…

Discover how sound can be a powerful pedagogical tool in higher education. This event focused on the ways sound design can enrich learning experiences and build a sense of community within academic settings. Learn how to incorporate sound into teaching…

During this event, organised in collaboration with XR ERA, the international online XR community of Leiden University’s Learning & Innovation Centre, participants explored the diverse possibilities of CAVE environments for enhancing teaching capacity. The session covered a range of topics,…

In this dynamic session, Markus Tischner (Head of Media Production at Friedrich-Alexander-University) and Lizzy Bleumers (Research coordinator of Creative Production at Thomas More University of Applied Sciences) explored AI’s many roles in producing educational media resources for higher education. The…

Virtual field trips: what do we mean? Thanks to the use of video, XR, 360° and other AV technologies students can learn by means of real-time or recorded, interactive experiences on site. Students explore distant locations and engage with experts…

What lies ahead for the Media & Learning community: a return to traditional campus-based learning services, prioritizing quality and embracing gradual innovation? Or will institutions take a leap forward, embracing hybrid and hyflex arrangements that cater to students’ needs through…

The Media & Learning Association’s annual competition to reward best use of media to support education at all levels is now open for entries! This year again, the MEDEA Awards 2024 finalists will be invited to take part in the Media &…

The 16th MEDEA Awards Ceremony took place on Wednesday 19 June, in the Town Hall of Leuven as part of the 2024 Media & Learning Conference: Back to the Future? organised by KU Leuven and the Media & Learning Association. This year,…

Join us for a practical workshop focused on improving online social learning experiences through social presence and telepresence. Led by experts in the field, including Emmy Vrieling, Kamakshi Rajagopal, Joshua Weidlich, Maartje Henderikx and Karel Kreijns, participants will gain actionable…