Facilitator: Simon Nelson, Chief Executive, FutureLearn 
Date: 23 Nov 2017 
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 
Venue: TU411 

Simon Nelson, CEO of FutureLearn, will share his insights into online learning. FutureLearn is UK-based online learning platform, wholly owned by The Open University which itself has over 40 years’ experience of distance and online learning. FutureLearn has 135 global partners including top international universities like the University of Edinburgh and important cultural organisations such as the British Museum. 

Speaker's Bio 

Simon Nelson has a background in digital disruption as a pioneer in taking media brands and content online. He spent 14 years at the BBC, where he was instrumental in putting radio online, and overseeing its podcasting service and the innovative Radio Player. He then moved to head up all digital content activities for its television divisions where he led the development of the BBC iPlayer and other ground-breaking online products and services. 

Simon and his teams have won multiple awards for digital innovation and product development, including several Emmys, Webby and Bafta awards, the Prix Italia, Prix Europa and Rose D’or.