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Long-Term Planning

Rethinking Education in the Knowledge Society

Lugano/Ascona (CH), June 2010 - The New Media in Education Laboratory (NewMinE Lab) of the University of Lugano (USI) is organizing the international "red-conference - rethinking education in the knowledge society" in collaboration with the Ecole Politechnique Fédérale de Lausanne and the University of Sankt Gallen. It will take place at Centro Stefano Franscini, situated at Monte Verità, from 07-10 March 2011. » MORE

Networking

World of Learning in Birmingham

Birmingham (UK), June 2010 - Now in its eighteenth year, the World of Learning Conference & Exhibition invites learning and development professionals to the NEC in Birmingham on Tuesday and Wednesday, 28- 29 September 2010. » MORE

European Market

Plateau Systems Conference Provides Insights

London (UK), June 2010 - Led by speakers including talent-management industry expert Charles Jennings and former Formula One racing-car driver Derek Daly, who is now a businessman and television sports personality, delegates at Plateau Systems' first European user conference - held in Barcelona - discussed current talent management trends, technology, and best practices in Europe. » MORE

Call for Papers

Computer-based Knowledge and Skill Assessment

Hasselt (BE), June 2010 - This special track will take place during the thirteenth International Conference on Interactive Computer-aided Learning (ICL 2010), being held in Hasselt, Belgium from 15 - 17 September. It provides an interdisciplinary forum for international scientists and practitioners to discuss various aspects of computer-based knowledge and skill assessment in learning settings. » MORE

eLearning Africa

How ICTs Can Help Build Peace, Security, and Stability

Lusaka (ZM), June 2010 - "Information and communication technologies can play a major role in building peace, security, and stability in some of the most troubled places on the planet", says New Security Foundation Chairman, Dr Harold Elletson. Dr Elletson was speaking at the eLearning Africa conference in Lusaka, Zambia during a session hosted by the New Security Foundation that involved participants from all over Africa. » MORE

Social Inclusion

The Benefits of Training and Upskilling

Thessaloniki (GR)/Florence (IT), June 2010 - Our societies need to do more to communicate the benefits of training, upskilling, and qualifications to citizens. This was the message of Cedefop Director Aviana Bulgarelli at the conference of the Economic and Social Committee "Education to Combat Social Exclusion", held in Florence on 20-22 May. » MORE

EuroMedia Awards

Call for Applications Now Open

Vienna (AT), June 2010 - The European Society for Education and Communication (ESEC) will award the EuroMedia Awards in October 2010. The Awards are endowed with prize money of 6,000 euros and additional sponsorship; the deadline is 28 June 2010. » MORE

Competition

Offer Your Ideas to Celebrate I-KNOW's Tenth Anniversary

Graz (AT), June 2010 - I-KNOW - the International Conference on Knowledge Management and Knowledge Technologies - celebrates its tenth anniversary and on the occasion, has initiated the idea competition I-KNOW ideas. The three best ideas will be awarded with prizes including an Asus Eee PC 10 netbook, a Samsung smartphone, and a Dresscode21 shirt. » MORE

Fast Learning

LINE Forum Lunch Discusses Mobile Learning

London (UK), June 2010 - LINE Forum Lunch at L'Escargot in London was well attended. The wide range of private and public sector organisations were keen to hear the two keynote presenters, David Saunders, Head of Dealer Training at Jaguar Land Rover and Paul Goundry, Learning Design Manager at LINE. » MORE

BILD Conference 2010

Learning and Development: The Next Five Years

Bristol/Milton Keynes (UK), February 2010 - The British Institute for Learning and Development (BILD) is to hold its annual conference on 10 June 2010 at the Open University in Milton Keynes. The conference provides an opportunity for L&D professionals to update their knowledge of a range of initiatives to better equip and engage learners and increase the impact of learning. » MORE