The MEDEA Awards are pleased to announce the shortlisted nominees for the 2026 MEDEA Awards competition, recognising excellence and innovation in educational media across Europe and beyond.
This year, the shortlist has been selected from 120 entries, reflecting an exceptionally strong and diverse field. The quality of submissions was very high throughout the competition, making the selection process particularly challenging for the jury.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to all of our volunteer judges, whose expertise, time, and thoughtful evaluations were essential in reviewing and assessing this year’s outstanding entries.
Shortlisted Nominees – MEDEA Awards 2026
- CAP’VR Project (Mimbus Chemistry) — Le Cnam (France)
- Developments in Cancer Immunotherapy — University of Cambridge (United Kingdom)
- From Trust to Trauma: Perspectives on Obstetric Violence — University of South-Eastern Norway (Norway)
- Le 8ème Stade — Galilée (Belgium)
- Newsday VR — University of Leeds (United Kingdom)
- The Social Media Trap — ClickView (Australia)
- The Talents of Europe: Comparative Law in the Age of AI Regulation — IE University (Spain)
The MEDEA Awards celebrate high-quality educational media productions and promote innovation in the use of media in education and training. The 2026 competition once again highlights the creativity, diversity, and impact of educational media initiatives from institutions and organisations around the world.
The shortlisted nominees will be invited to participate in the MEDIA & Learning Annual Conference “Co-creating the Future of Learning”, taking place on 17–18 June 2026 in Leuven, Belgium, co-organised by KU Leuven. At the conference, they will have the opportunity to present their work and engage with the wider educational media community. They will also attend the Awards Ceremony, where the winners will be announced and celebrated.
For more information and to view the official press release, please visit: https://media-and-learning.eu/series/medea-awards/
Congratulations to all shortlisted nominees for their exceptional work and contribution to advancing learning through media.
