On 26 February 2026 (14:00–15:00 CET), the Media & Learning Association will host an online event titled “The Role and Possible Value of Avatars in Higher Education.” The session explores how avatars are being used and what value they can offer across higher education teaching and learning contexts.
Interest in avatar technology, from digital teaching assistants to conversational and cloned academic personas, is growing as institutions experiment with new ways to enhance accessibility, engagement, and pedagogical impact. This webinar will spotlight existing practices involving avatars already in use and encourage discussion of their likely educational benefits, including potential impacts on teaching, learner experience, and curriculum design.
Read more about this event and register here.
