Reasons to Attend Media & Learning 2025
Leuven (BE), April 2025 - The Media & Learning 2025 conference organised jointly with KU Leuven’s Learning Lab offers an excellent opportunity for educators, researchers, and innovators to explore how media can effectively support teaching and learning in higher education. Under the tagline Educational media that works, this event will focus on what makes media resources impactful in educational settings. Taking place in Leuven, Belgium, on 18–19 June 2025, the conference will bring together a diverse group of professionals interested in the intersection of media and education.
There is growing interest in how media can truly enhance learning experiences, especially when resources are limited. Many educators are asking whether the media used in classrooms is making a measurable difference in student outcomes. By presenting your ideas or findings, you can help address these questions and contribute to a broader conversation about the role of media in teaching and learning.
The event offers a space for collaboration among educators, researchers, media producers, and others involved in learning innovation. It’s an opportunity to connect with colleagues from different educational contexts, share best practices, and form partnerships that could lead to future projects or research.
The conference will feature 14 different themes that reflect the current trends and challenges in educational media, providing a rich platform for sharing insights.
Social Media & Mental Health: Online Conference, May 2 2025
On May 2, 2025, a free conference will address the impact of social media on mental health, relationships, and public trust, providing practical, evidence-based strategies for online safety.
Social media plays a far-reaching role in shaping mental health, relationships, and public trust. The U.S. Surgeon General warns that social media "poses a profound risk of harm to the mental "health and well-being of children and adolescents," while the World Economic Forum has identified misinformation as "one of the greatest threats to democracy and public trust."
Excessive social media use, exposure to harmful content, and the rapid spread of misinformation and disinformation contribute to anxiety, fear, division, isolation, and high-risk behavior, disrupting brain development and damaging interpersonal relationships.
This conference provides practical, evidence-based strategies for promoting mental health and online safety, making it essential for educators, mental health professionals, parents, and policymakers. Featuring expert-led sessions and interactive discussions, it offers strategic guidance on implementing evidence-based approaches that improve mental health and social media safety, ultimately fostering a safer, healthier, and more informed society.
