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A delegation from the Government of Telangana has concluded a study tour in Vancouver, facilitated by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), with the signing of a Partnership Agreement between COL and Dr B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU).
The delegation included Professor Chakrapani Ghanta, Vice Chancellor of BRAOU; Professor Kumar Molugaram, Vice Chancellor of Osmania University; Mr Venkatesh Dhotre, Special Secretary for Higher Education, Government of Telangana; Professor Rabindranath Solomon, Head of the Department of Commerce at BRAOU; and Professor Pallavi Kabde, Head of the Department of Public Administration at BRAOU. Dr Yogita Rana, Principal Secretary for Higher Education, Government of Telangana, participated remotely in the programme.
During discussions at COL, the delegation explored practical approaches to micro-credentials, employability frameworks, the digitalisation of education through shared platforms, and large-scale capacity building for teachers. The programme also included institutional visits to the University of British Columbia to explore learning technology design, Vancouver Community College to examine flexible skills development and credentialling, and Simon Fraser University to discuss international partnerships.
The study tour concluded with the signing of the Partnership Agreement by Professor Chakrapani Ghanta and Professor Peter Scott, President and Chief Executive Officer of COL.
The agreement advances the Memorandum of Understanding signed by COL and BRAOU in Hyderabad in November 2025, identifying specific workstreams for collaboration in digital education, capacity building, micro-credentials and the responsible application of artificial intelligence in higher education.
COL looks forward to working with BRAOU and the Government of Telangana to translate these workstreams into practical initiatives that strengthen institutions, support educators and expand opportunities for learners.
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How can tertiary education become more open, inclusive and accessible?
Join us on 20 August at 14:30 WAT to hear from Dr Sophia Vivian Adeyeye, FNLA, Head of the Department of Library, Archival and Information Science at Lead City University, Nigeria, as she explores how institutional leadership, supportive policies, national frameworks and collaboration between libraries and academic staff can strengthen the adoption and long-term sustainability of Open Educational Resources. This event is the third webinar in our series on OER Practices in West Africa.
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How can digital learning make skills development more accessible and responsive to today’s learners?
A visiting delegation from Telangana, India, explored this question during a visit to Vancouver Community College (VCC), where discussions focused on digital skills, micro-credentials, modern apprenticeships, recognition of prior learning and stronger collaboration between education and industry.
Professor Chakrapani Ghanta, Vice Chancellor of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, and Professor Kumar Molugaram, Vice Chancellor of Osmania University, also experienced VCC’s interactive health simulation technologies, which connect remote and on-campus nursing and health sciences students in real time.
The exchange highlighted the importance of flexible learning pathways for working learners and others balancing personal and professional responsibilities.
Thank you to VCC President and CEO, Ajay Patel; David Wells, Vice President, Academic and Applied Research; Tanis Morgan, Associate Vice President, Academic Innovation; and other members of VCC’s executive team for the valuable exchange.
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A delegation from the Government of Telangana has concluded a study tour in Vancouver, facilitated by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), with the signing of a Partnership Agreement between COL and Dr B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU).
The delegation included Professor
How can tertiary education become more open, inclusive and accessible? Join us on 20 August at 14:30 WAT to hear from Dr Sophia Vivian Adeyeye, FNLA, Head of the Department of Library, Archival and Information Science at Lead City University, Nigeria, as she explores how
How can digital learning make skills development more accessible and responsive to today’s learners?
A visiting delegation from Telangana, India, explored this question during a visit to Vancouver Community College (VCC), where discussions focused on digital skills,
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