The Kortext blog
Welcome to the Kortext blog, where you’ll discover insights, opinions and interviews from across the higher education sector.
Kortext uplifts vulnerable families in a remote community in Nepal
After the 2015 earthquake devastated their homes and livelihoods, three Nepalese families in Listikot received vital support from Kortext, enabling them to rebuild their lives with hope and independence
Kortext partners with University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School to accelerate the adoption of digital learning
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, partners with Kortext to enhance teaching and learning.
Kortext investor Commited Capital among the finalists in the 2020 Growth Investor Awards
Kortext, recognized by Committed Capital as a finalist in the Most Impactful Investment category at the 2020 Growth Investor Awards, demonstrated significant impact through its swift response to the pandemic by providing free textbooks to universities.
The Kortext / Aspire Story
Kortext was founded in 2013 with a vision to help every learner achieve more. In a little over 5 years Kortext has become the UK’s leading personal learning platform and supplier of digital textbooks.
Kortext is awarded a gold standard 100% ASPIREreview score for accessibility
Kortext has achieved a 100% gold ASPIREscore for accessibility, highlighting their commitment to inclusive learning solutions and supporting all students effectively. This recognition underscores their leadership in accessible digital education
First sector-wide agreement provides digital textbooks to support students and teachers in higher education across the UK and Ireland
Kortext and Jisc have signed a sector-wide agreement to provide affordable digital textbooks to UK universities, ensuring students have seamless access to essential eTextbooks for blended learning during Covid-19.
Kortext undertakes new funding round, working with Committed Capital – CFO
Kortext is pursuing an additional funding round to accelerate customer onboarding, with strong investor interest in the EdTech sector, especially amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Free “prescribed” etextbooks alleviate impact of university campus closures in South Africa
Kortext, in partnership with Govtek, provides free online access to essential textbooks for South African students during Covid-19, ensuring continued progress toward degree qualifications despite campus closures
Kortext selected to provide eBooks for Library and Knowledge Services across the NHS in England
Kortext wins contract with Health Education England to provide eBooks for NHS library services, enabling NHS staff to access and download essential resources on personal devices.