The Digital Learning Campus (DLC) in Schleswig-Holstein represents a transformative step in the educational landscape, made possible through significant EU co-funding[^1]. Inaugurated on March 6th, 2024, the DLC is a EUR 38 million project, with 40% of its funding contributed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)[^1]. This initiative has been strategically designed to involve 12 universities and interdisciplinary consortia from various sectors, aiming to create an accessible educational ecosystem for all citizens in the region[^1].
The DLC’s innovative approach is characterized by its digital learning and collaboration platform, which is complemented by physical learning locations in cities such as Heide, Flensburg, Kiel, and Lübeck[^1]. These venues focus on future-oriented topics and technologies, including artificial intelligence, and offer free and barrier-free access to a diverse group of learners, ranging from pupils and students to company employees and other interested citizens[^1].
Karin Prien, the Minister of General Education and Vocational Training, Science, Research and Culture of the Land of Schleswig-Holstein, has lauded the DLC for its emphasis on networking and its role as a flagship for new forms of learning and collaboration across educational and industrial sectors[^1]. The DLC not only serves as a platform but also as a collaborative effort to address global challenges using digital technologies sensibly[^1].
The launch of the DLC was marked by a grand inauguration ceremony at the Kiel Science Centre, featuring key figures from the education and tech sectors, including Karin Prien and Sabine Bendiek, former head of SAP AG and ex-CEO of Microsoft Germany[^1]. The event, which was live-streamed on YouTube, allowed for both on-site and virtual participation, ensuring that the DLC’s vision and offerings were showcased to a broad audience[^1].
For further information about the Digital Learning Campus, individuals are encouraged to visit the DLC website or contact the press office via email[^1]. Additionally, those interested in EU-funded projects in Germany can find more details on Kohesio[^1].
Suggested Reading:
[https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/whats-new/newsroom/03-06-2024-eu-co-funded-digital-learning-campus-revolutionises-education-in-schleswig-holstein_en](https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/whats-new/newsroom/03-06-2024-eu-co-funded-digital-learning-campus-revolutionises-education-in-schleswig-holstein_en)
