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Why business models matter for ODL

A business model approach helps institutions move from ad hoc provision to…

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Webinar: Quality assurance and evaluation of open educational resources for African contexts

The Commonwealth of Learning’s OER Practices in West Africa webinar series promotes…

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World Teachers’ Day 2026: A commitment to the profession

By Dr Evode Mukama, Adviser: Teacher Education, Commonwealth of Learning No technology,…

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Skills for a changing climate

How open learning is helping small states strengthen resilience and participate in…

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How can educators make better use of open resources without compromising quality?

Join the fourth session of COL’s OER Practices in West Africa webinar series on 19 October 2026 to explore how quality assurance and evaluation approaches can strengthen the development, adaptation and application of open educational resources.

Special guest Dr Adetoun A. Oyelude, University Librarian at Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Nigeria, will share strategies for maintaining quality while supporting sustainable OER practices across the African Commonwealth.

Learn more and register now: www.col.org/news/webinar-quality-assurance-and-evaluation-of-open-educational-resources-for-afric...

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COL President & CEO Professor Peter Scott recently joined Her Honour, the Honourable Wendy Cocchia, CM, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, at The King’s Trust Canada’s 15th anniversary celebration at Government House in Victoria.

Hearing young people share their stories was a powerful reminder of the importance of creating the conditions for them to thrive. Education is essential, but young people also need opportunities to build relevant skills, gain experience, grow their confidence, and make the transition into meaningful work.

At COL, we share this commitment to widening access, helping young people overcome barriers to education, develop job-ready skills and pursue pathways to employment and sustainable livelihoods.

Congratulations to The King’s Trust Canada on 15 years of creating opportunities for young people and helping them build stronger futures.

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It’s not too late to register for “Ocean Health & Pollution,” the second webinar in COL's Pan-Caribbean Youth Robotics Innovation Project for Blue-Green Resilience and Prosperity.

The youth-led discussion will explore the importance of healthy oceans, the growing challenge of marine pollution, and the impacts on biodiversity, food security and coastal communities. Join Caribbean youth as they look at how innovation, technology, research and collective action can contribute to cleaner oceans and more sustainable communities across the Caribbean.

Join us today, 6 October, from 7.00–8.00 p.m. AST / EC Time: commonwealthoflearning.info/46ZOpZR

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On World Teachers’ Day 2026, we celebrate the teachers who continue to learn, lead and shape the future of education.

This year’s theme, “Standing with teachers: 60 years of protecting the profession, advancing its status and shaping our futures,” is a timely reminder of the

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Research on women’s access to STEM education points to progress. But are those gains translating into equal opportunities to build careers and lead?

COL’s Women in STEM initiative (WiSE) is examining the gaps behind this question, bringing together researchers, policymakers and civil society to develop solutions that expand opportunities for women across STEM education, employment and leadership.

At a recent workshop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, stakeholders from Brunei, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, The Gambia and Uganda discussed barriers, shared lessons on more inclusive policy and practice, and identified practical actions to help more women participate, progress and lead in STEM.

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Rwanda’s higher education and teacher training institutions are taking important steps towards the responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence (AI). Through a collaboration between the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), the Higher Education Council (HEC) and the University of Rwanda (UR), representatives from nine higher education and teacher training institutions have come together in Kigali, Rwanda, for a three-day session to develop and strengthen institutional AI policies and guidelines.

The initiative aims to establish a coherent, future-ready framework that enables institutions to harness AI to improve the quality of education, foster innovation and promote ethical practices. The policies are being developed in alignment with national guidance from HEC as well as regional frameworks from the Inter-University Council for East Africa.

Opening the event, Dr Olivier Habimana, Head of the Department of Digitalisation and Research at HEC, highlighted the importance of clear AI policies and other institutional measures to support the effective integration of AI in education. In his welcoming remarks, Professor Florien Nsanganwimana, Principal of the College of Education at the University of Rwanda, emphasised the critical role of teachers in preparing learners for an AI-enabled future, noting the importance of AI literacy and ethics in supporting students.

This activity forms part of COL’s broader work in AI for Teacher Education work across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean. It reflects our commitment to promoting shared learning, locally relevant and collaborative solutions, open educational resources, and the responsible and sustainable integration of AI across education systems.

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“Our task is not simply to put AI tools in teachers’ hands, but to strengthen their agency to decide when, why and how AI can improve teaching and learning,” says Dr Betty Ogange, Education Specialist: Teacher Education at the Commonwealth of Learning.

As AI becomes an increasingly integral part of education, responsible integration must begin with teacher education and professional development. This means embedding AI literacy, ethics, critical thinking and inclusive practices into teacher education policies, curricula and assessment.

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