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Small states, big lessons: How Malta and 3CL advance ethical digital learning

By Dr Alex Grech, Executive Director, Commonwealth Centre for Connected Learning (3CL)  Since…

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COL and IUCEA Sign an MOU to Drive Digital Innovation in East Africa

The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and the Inter-University Council for East Africa…

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PCF11 opening Botswana to the world

A conversation with the Vice-Chancellor of Botswana Open University  By Professor Kgomotso Moahi,…

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Connections November 2025 issue out now!

COL is excited to announce that the November 2025 issue of Connections…

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As the year comes to

As the year comes to a close, we would like to express our gratitude to all of our partners for their collaboration and dedication in supporting COL’s efforts along the way.

A key highlight of 2025 was the success of our Eleventh Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning, in Gaborone, Botswana. Download our latest issue of Connections, dedicated to PCF11, to read the regional stories, expert reflections, and collective actions of people powering educational transformation across the Commonwealth: hdl.handle.net/11599/6059

We wish everyone a happy holiday season and look forward to the year ahead!
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Looking for research

Looking for research, tools, and practical guidance in open and distance learning?

The latest issue of Connections features a collection of newly released resources, from micro-credential frameworks and ODL reviews to technology-enabled case studies, evaluations, and gender equality reports. Each publication offers practical insights to support policymakers, institutions, teachers, and learners in building more resilient, equitable, and future-ready education systems.

Explore this edition’s featured resources and access each publication through our online database, OAsis.

Discover the full list in Connections: hdl.handle.net/11599/6059
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