Insights from Learnovate

In this episode authors Rob C. Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff discuss their book 'Proximity'. They explore the concept of 'proximity', or the capability to deliver anything, anywhere, anytime, driven by advances in digital technology. The discussion addresses the impact of these changes on the future of work, with a focus on creating more adaptive, on-demand solutions and reducing waste.

As part of Learnovate’s Meet the Patrons series, we speak to Colin Stoddart, Chief Marketing Officer at UCD Professional Academy. UCD Professional Academy was founded in 2020. Specialising in live online learning, the organisation was in a unique position to take advantage of the switch to remote learning following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.

As part of Learnovate’s Meet the Patrons series, we speak to John McGeown, Head of Digital Skills at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. John has been with the DFHERIS for more than three years, arriving first as an Assistant Principal before moving on to his current role as Head of Digital Skills.

As part of Learnovate’s Meet the Patrons series, we speak to John Hannaway, Business Development Director of The Learning Rooms, a digital learning services company that helps organisations deliver technology-based training solutions.

As part of Learnovate’s Meet the Patrons series, we speak to Dr Arlene Egan, the Chief Executive Officer at Roffey Park Institute, a company that provides distance, digital, blended, and face-to-face education and development and consultancy for individuals, teams, and organisations.