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OER26 Keynotes

OER26 Keynote Sessions Exploring “Openness Reimagined” confirmed 

ALT is delighted to announce the two keynote sessions for the 2026 OER conference, taking place 22–23 June at The Open University in Milton Keynes. In keeping with this year’s theme, “Openness Reimagined: Continuity, Change and Shared Vision,” both keynotes will challenge, expand, and re‑…
OER26

Final Reminder: OER26 Call for Proposals Closes 13 April

The Association for Learning Technology (ALT) is issuing a reminder that the Call for Proposals for OER26 closes on Monday, 13 April at midnight. The conference, taking place at The Open University, UK, from 22–23 June 2026 in Milton Keynes will explore the theme “Openness…
AmplifyFE

AmplifyFE: A new chapter as an ALT Special Interest Group

We’d like to share an update about the future of AmplifyFE. After 5 productive years, ALT’s Strategic Partnership with Ufi VocTech Trust will come to an end on 31 March 2026. We want to thank Ufi for their support and the role they’ve played in helping to create our wonderful network. To…
We are delighted that ALT's Annual Conference 2021 has been nominated for Best Online Conference in the UK Association Awards.  The UK Association Awards 2021 is now in its 18th…
We invite you to complete ALT’s Annual Survey, helping us capture how we are moving beyond crisis provision. The purpose of this survey is to: Help map professional practice and development in…
We are proud to announce that the next OER Conference, ALT's annual conference for Open Education research, practice and policy, will be co-chaired by the Global OER Graduate Network.  The…
We are taking action to support ALT Members who are taking part in forthcoming strike action at universities in the UK, from 1st - 3rd December 2021. We have reviewed our activities and events as…
 We invite you to join us next year at our Annual Conference in Manchester. From 06 - 08 September we will host a 3 day academic programme, and full social programme packed with networking…
We are delighted to update Members that Kerry Pinny has been appointed as ALT's new Chief Operations Officer. Kerry will join our team in early 2022 and take responsibility for day to…
In October a joint statement on access to e-book and e-textbook content was published by SCONUL in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), the #…
Over the next 12 months we are planning to hold regular CPD webinars that are free to attend for Members and we are now looking for Members wishing to present at one of the sessions.  Presenting…
Currently working towards or just started your CMALT accreditation? ALT has developed a 1 day standalone workshop to help you fast track your portfolio completion. DateFriday 19 November 2021 09:15-…
We are seeking experienced Co-Chairs for the 2022 Conference Committee of the 13th annual conference for Open Education research, practice and policy. The Co-Chairs will play a major role…