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Public Libraries 2030

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Public Libraries 2030 (PL2030) is a Brussels-based advocacy organisation and hub for innovative EU projects in the European public library sector. PL2030 has curated a network of over 40 innovative ‘Lighthouse Libraries’ across over 20 European countries who are engaged in redefining the role of libraries within the themes of digital futures, sustainability, well-being, community, and democratic participation. Alongside its EU-funded projects, PL2030 collaborates with major European library organisations to advocate for policies and funding that empower libraries to contribute to EU objectives while also enhancing capacity building and access to resources for public libraries across Europe.

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Organisational member United Kingdom

The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester is part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, with outstanding facilities and the widest range of courses. We are highly respected across the globe as a centre of teaching excellence and innovative research. With 25 Nobel Prize winners among our current and former staff and students, we have a history of world firsts and brilliant discoveries, from splitting the atom to giving the world graphene. We’re committed to world-class research, an outstanding learning and student experience, and social responsibility in everything we do. Our eLearning function is embedded in all three Faculties, our Library, and our specialist divisions such as University of Manchester Worldwide and Executive education. Providing in-depth teaching & learning support with the advanced use of media.

Organisational member Netherlands

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences

The Rotterdam University of Applies Sciences is a Dutch institute for Higher Education with about 4000 employees and around 40.000 students. RUAS offers associate degree-, bachelor-, and master programmes within the domains of applied sciences, built environment, art, social work, communication, economics, maritime, education, AD, and healthcare. Within RUAS the department OeO is responsible for the quality of education. The educational consultants, embedded librarians, policy makers, quality assurance etc. work with partners across the 10 institutions to ensure and improve quality of education.

Organisational member South Korea

Korean Press Foundation

The Korea Press Foundation is a public institution under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea. Its mission is to improve the quality of journalism and to promote media literacy among citizens. The Media Education Team leads nationwide efforts to support media literacy in schools by developing educational content and curricula, training school teachers and professional instructors, and conducting related research. The team also operates public campaigns, national contests, and civic engagement programmes aimed at enhancing media literacy across all age groups. Through these diverse initiatives, the Foundation is committed to building a sustainable and inclusive media education environment from a public-interest perspective.