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Bremen (GER), January 2019 - The "Radical Ideas in Higher Education Challenge" posed by the Jacobs University and the Jacobs Foundation in partnership with the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI) aims to foster collaboration between cross-disciplinary researchers and seed disruptions in higher education and academic learning. » MORE

Gloucester (UK), January 2019 - A new programme from the eLearning supplier Engage in Learning examines the impact on organisations of Part Three of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 and the Act’s implications for employees. Anyone working in or for UK organisations is affected by this legislation. The Act, which targets corruption, money laundering, and tax evasion, aims to recoup criminal assets and is part of the UK Government’s strategic approach to reducing financial crime. » MORE

Saarbrücken (GER), January 2019 - Digital learning is no longer the future – it’s the now. And according to an IBM report, digital learning programs can mean a 50% productivity boost for companies that implement them. » MORE

London (UK), January 2019 - Learnlight has hired Brett Walker as its Head of US Business Development to spearhead its ambitious expansion plans in the US corporate learning market. Walker arrives from Learnship, where he was the VP of Regional Sales. Prior to this, he had worked for language eLearning company goFluent as well as HR solution providers BirdDogHR and SumTotal Systems. » MORE

London (UK), January 2019 - simpleshow, a market leader for professional explainer video production, will feature its cutting edge interactive learning capabilities, simpleshow interactive, at Learning Technologies 2019. » MORE

London (UK), January 2019 – The annual look by Financial Times | IE Business School Corporate Learning Alliance  at what’s going to be hot in learning and development (L&D) in the year ahead focuses, perhaps inevitably, on the continuing impact of all things digital. » MORE

London (UK), January 2019 - Leading training and qualifications provider Watson Martin has announced the official launch of its new HR Apprenticeships business, designed specifically to support levy paying organisations develop their most valuable asset: the workforce. As a Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) main provider, as well as a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)-approved centre, Watson Martin is uniquely placed to work with large companies to deliver a complete end-to-end HR apprenticeship package. In addition, Watson Martin can work in partnership with other RoATP training providers to deliver the CIPD qualifications associated with an HR apprenticeship scheme. » MORE

Wokingham (UK), January 2019 - Global Knowledge, a worldwide leader in technology skills solutions, has partnered with Qufaro, operator of the UK's Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in cybersecurity, to provide apprenticeship training in the UK. » MORE

London (UK), January 2019 - James Greenwood has been named Managing Director of LEO Learning after spurring growth and business performance in an acting role. "James exhibits strong leadership values and deep operational expertise, which were exemplified through his contributions as Acting Managing Director," said Jonathan Satchell, Chief Executive of Learning Technologies Group plc (LTG), LEO Learning's parent company. » MORE

London (UK), January 2019 - QA has signed the Tech Talent Charter (TTC) as part of its ongoing commitment to break down career barriers, bridge the UK's skills gap, promote a diverse workforce, and support women in tech. » MORE

London (UK), January 2019 - The Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association (EEMUA) has expanded its "for the industry, by the industry" eLearning offering with the launch of a new course aimed at helping organisations maintain the mechanical integrity of plant containing hazardous substances by using periodic examination and testing. » MORE

Toronto (CA), January 2019 - When it comes to job training, many employees feel underqualified and unsupported, according to a survey report entitled "Fake It ‘til You Make It". The study was released by Docebo, a global artificial intelligence learning platform.  » MORE

London (UK), January 2019 - StoryTagger, the video storytelling partner of Learning Technologies 2019, has announced its programme of free seminars at the show. Innovative marketing and learning leaders from EDF Energy and Verizon, among the earliest adopters of StoryTagger, will share their experiences of user generated video within the learning and enablement mix at two free seminars. » MORE

Oslo (NO), January 2019 - The International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) is pleased to announce a Call for Interest for the 29^th ICDE World Conference scheduled for 2021. Member institutions are asked to submit declarations of interest for hosting the event. The organization is particular interested in bids from members in South America and the Middle East. » MORE

Saratoga Springs, NY (USA), January 2019 - Elliott Masie will lead a new, experimental, and experiential Learning Producer LAB at The MASIE Center Learning LAB in Saratoga Springs, NY this March. » MORE

New York, NY (USA), January 2019 - Submissions for the 2019 International E-Learning Awards - Business Division, presented by the International E-Learning Association (IELA), are now open! The Entry Submission Page is posted on the IELA site, and the deadline for submission is 01 March 2019. Submissions for our Academic categories will be accepted beginning in March 2019, with a deadline of 10 June 2019.  » MORE