Willem van Valkenburg made Eden Fellow

Van Valkenburg joins the EDEN Fellows Council and in this role will draw upon his extensive expertise in online, open and distance learning to provide strategic input for the Management Board. He will be an ambassador for EDEN in Europe and beyond.

Willem has made it his life’s work to advocate for online, accessible education for professionals accross the globe, and sharing resources far and wide. He has been a driving force in positioning the Extension School as a leader among  European providers of Lifelong Learning. He, and his team, recently also secured a grant from the Dutch government that will help to streamline operations and cement that position. His vision has been instrumental in ensuring that our courses and programmes give individuals the knowledge and skills to contribute to positive societal change and continue to adapt to this rapidly evolving world.

Van Valkenburg expresses his delight at the award, “ The goal is always to make the biggest impact possible, for the individual and society. None of us are in this field for the accolades, but receiving recognition from your peers that you are achieving what you set out to do, is of course immensely gratifying.” He looks forward to furthering the good work of EDEN Digital Learning Europe, playing an active role in the network to promote best practices among all knowledge institutions in Europe whether they are beginning their Lifelong Learning journey or are further along the road.

EDEN Digital Learning Europe

This is a not-for-profit international educational association and professional community for smart learning. Established following the UK's exit from the European Union, its mission is to foster knowledge exchange and enhance understanding among professionals in distance and e-learning. It seeks to facilitate the sharing of best practices and policies throughout Europe and beyond.