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Global Network Academy

Alan Mills

Alan Mills described the work of the Global Network Academy (GNA).

He specifically referenced the work on protein structure. The Principles of Protein Structure organised by Birkbeck College in collaboration with the Virtual School of Natural Sciences(VSNS) of the Globewide Network Academy (GNA) can be seen through:

http://www.cryst.bbk.ac.uk/PPS/index.html

The GNA are actively addressing the following:

(virtual) student registration and administration
course ethos and practice, e.g. learning contracts
communications using Listservers, email, MOOs
assessment and accreditation

It was recommended that we should liaise with them

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