Professor Dina Tsagari is a Professor in English Language Pedagogy at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), Norway, and a leading international voice in Applied Linguistics and Teacher Education. With a PhD from Lancaster University, her work serves as a bridge between rigorous psychometric standards and the practical, evolving needs of the modern multilingual classroom. Throughout her distinguished career which includes tenures at the University of Cyprus and the Hellenic Open University, Professor Tsagari has established herself as a pioneer in Language Assessment Literacy (LAL). Her research portfolio is a testament to her influence on European educational policy, encompassing high-profile roles in projects such as:
Professor Tsagari currently serves as the coordinator of the Classroom-based Language Assessment SIG (EALTA) and leads the Evaluation and Assessment Research Group at OsloMet. A prolific author and editor of numerous volumes and journal papers, her expertise spans language testing and assessment, materials design and evaluation, differentiated instruction, multilingualism, research literacy, distance education, learning difficulties and inclusive education.
Dr Maria Brown is a distinguished academic and practitioner specializing in adult education, sociology, and community development. At the University of Malta, she coordinates undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Adult Education, Training, and Development, while spearheading micro-credential and professional development initiatives. Her extensive leadership portfolio includes serving as the UNESCO Co-Chair in Global Adult Education, a Board Member of the United Nations International Institute on Ageing, and the Malta Ambassador for the Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe (EPALE).
Dr Brown has contributed significantly to European educational policy through her work with the European Commission, Council of Europe, and Eurydice. Her recent research contributions include the UNIVOLS initiative (2025–2028), focusing on violence prevention and resilience. To explore her latest work and open-access publications, you can visit her Google Scholar profile or contact her directly via email at maria.brown@um.edu.mt
