Launch of 'The Edgeless University': a new Demos report

• David Lammy MP, Minister for Higher Education and Intellectual Property
• Malcolm Read, Executive Secretary, Jisc
• Ann Mroz, Editor, Times Higher Education
• Ed Smith, Demos Trustee and Board Member, Higher Education Funding Council for England
• Peter Bradwell, Researcher, Demos
• Richard Reeves, Director Demos (Chair)

Demos will be releasing a new report exploring the impact of technological and social change on universities.

The Edgeless University argues that technology in higher education is not just about virtual learning environments, but is increasingly central to the way institutions provide learning and facilitateresearch. Technology is making research and learning possible in new places, often outside of institutions. Far from undermining them, this is creating exciting opportunities for universities to demonstrate and capitalise on their value so will take strategic leadership from inside institutions, new connections with a growing world of informal learning, and a commitment to openness and collaboration. This is the radical role of The Edgeless University.

David Lammy MP, Minister for Higher Education and Intellectual Property; Anne Mroz of the Times Higher Education; Ed Smith of HEFCE; Malcolm Read of Jisc; and Demos' Peter Bradwell will debate the findings of The Edgeless University in a discussion chaired by Demos’ Director Richard Reeves.

The event will take place from 10.00-11.30am on Tuesday 23 June, at Demos,136 Tooley St, London SE1 2TU. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow for a prompt start. Light refreshments will be served from 9.30am.

Further information and registration

Please contact events@demos.co.uk or call 0207 367 6333 for additional information.