This month, the Media & Learning Association is pleased to welcome four new organisational members: Kristiania University of Applied Sciences, Norway, LSE, United Kingdom, and Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium, Ida-Virumaa Vocational Education Centre, Estonia, and one new networking member: Public Libraries 2030, Belgium!
Kristiania University of Applied Sciences is one of the oldest private institutions of higher education in Norway, established by Ernst G. Mortensen in 1914 as Norway’s first correspondence school, «Norsk Korrespondanseskole» (NKS). Today, Kristiania is an independent and non-profit educational foundation, with around 18000 students – 5500 fully online (asynchronous) and 12500 on campus. Kristiania University of Applied Sciences consists of four Schools: School of Arts, Design and Media; School of Health Sciences; School of Communication, Leadership and Marketing; and School of Economics, Innovation and Technology. Kristiania has a big focus on the development and use of digital media for teaching and learning.
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The Department of Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) advances the understanding and practice of management through original, robust research insights and high-quality, evidence-based education. Its work explores the behaviours of people, teams, organisations and markets within their economic, social, political and technological contexts. Situated within a world-leading social science institution, the Department engages globally with academics, practitioners, and policymakers to address real-world challenges. As part of LSE — ranked 5th globally for social sciences and management (QS World University Rankings 2023) — it is committed to improving management practices and driving positive change across sectors.
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The Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) in Antwerp (Belgium) strives for the advancement of science and health for all, through innovative research, advanced education, professional medical services, and capacity sharing with partner institutions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The Department of Public Health (DPH) aims to empower populations to live healthy lives in complex, dynamic environments. Together with our partners, we generate evidence on effective and sustainable interventions, systems, and policies that contribute to protecting health for all. Our focus lies on vulnerable populations.
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Ida-Virumaa Vocational Education Centre (IVVEC) is the largest state vocational education institution in Estonia, with over 2,500 students of different ages studying in 23 curriculum groups at its three study locations, in Sillamäe, Jõhvi and Narva (Estonia).
IVVEC has taken on a new priority: to support students studying efforts with digital learning support.
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Public Libraries 2030 (PL2030) is a Brussels-based advocacy organisation and hub for innovative EU projects in the European public library sector. PL2030 has curated a network of over 40 innovative ‘Lighthouse Libraries’ across over 20 European countries who are engaged in redefining the role of libraries within the themes of digital futures, sustainability, well-being, community, and democratic participation. Alongside its EU-funded projects, PL2030 collaborates with major European library organisations to advocate for policies and funding that empower libraries to contribute to EU objectives while also enhancing capacity building and access to resources for public libraries across Europe.
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