Educating tomorrow’s workforce today is a crucial factor in shaping the maritime sector of the future and in helping to deliver shipping’s decarbonisation goals. Education will be a central element of discussions during London International Shipping Week 2025 which is delighted to announce that MLA College is joining LISW25 as Education Partner.
MLA College is a specialist in global education, earning acclaim as an award-winning Higher Education provider. Specialising in UK distance learning degrees, which can be studied from anywhere in the world, MLA’s focus extends beyond boundaries, particularly within the dynamic marine and maritime sector.
The College brings knowledge gained from its collaborative experience with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), a partnership that amplifies MLA’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge sustainability programmes which resonate across all sectors of industry, making a lasting impact on global education.
Professor Basak Akdemir, CEO of MLA College, said: “We are delighted to have been appointed as the Education Partner of LISW25 and we look forward to supporting the industry by providing education to maritime professionals. All at MLA College firmly believe that positive change begins with education and our Higher Education programmes deliver the foundation for change.”
She continued: “At MLA College, we’re not just shaping minds; we’re pioneering a sustainable future that appeals to every facet of the industry landscape. Our programmes are particularly appealing to people who are at the mid-career point or those hoping to venture into senior management positions, so we are able to play an important role in shaping the shipping industry of the future.”
Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, joint CEO and co-founder of LISW, welcomed MLA College as Education Partner, commenting: “Training tomorrow’s workforce is central to so much of what shipping is aspiring to achieve over the coming years, which is why it now seen as a top priority globally. We are delighted to welcome MLA College to LISW25 and look forward to learning more about how education is endeavouring to overcome some of the challenges the maritime sector is facing on that journey.”