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Beyond the Forum #4: Sustaining communities of learning and practice in innovative open education

Featuring the work of education experts from Australia, Canada, and South Africa,…

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SADC-CDE webinar: Inclusivity in ODL in higher education

On 18 June 2026, COL’s Regional Centre, the Southern African Development Community…

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Building STEAM capacity in Belize and Jamaica: Driving digital transformation through collaborative teacher networks

How can we bridge the gap between ambitious education policies and the…

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International Day of Recognition: Making learning count through RPL and Micro-credentials

By Dr Jako Olivier, Adviser: Higher Education, COL Learning not only takes place in classrooms…

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Join us for the final installment of Beyond the Forum, a webinar series continuing conversations from the Eleventh Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning.

Featuring the work of education experts from Australia, Canada, and South Africa, this session showcases practical approaches to building and sustaining communities of learning and practice through innovative open education. It will also explore best practices in collaborative peer learning, mentor-supported OER development, and the creation, adaptation, and use of OER to support sustainable development.

📍29 June 2026, at 12 PM PDT, 9 PM SAST, or 30 June, at 5 AM AEST
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Join SADC Centre for Distance Education (SADC-CDE) for the sixth webinar in its Inclusivity in ODL in higher education series.

Featuring student voices and speakers from Botswana Open University - BOU, Unisa - The University of South Africa, and The Facilitator for Persons with Disabilities Association, this session will focus on localising the Persons with Disabilities Act (2024) through inclusive ODL frameworks.

📅 18 June 2026, at 3:00 PM (SAST)
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COL’s Empowering Women and Girls (EWG) project is helping women and girls access education, build skills for the labour market, and participate more fully in economic and social life.

Now in its third year, with support from Global Affairs Canada and local partner organisations, the project is contributing to meaningful change across Bangladesh, Malawi, Mozambique, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Explore the project’s annual report to see how EWG is strengthening livelihoods at the village, community, and national levels: hdl.handle.net/11599/6133

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Join SADC-CDE for the sixth webinar in its Inclusivity in ODL in higher education series. Learn more and mark your calendars: https://www.col.org/news/sadc-cde-webinar-inclusivity-in-odl-in-higher-education/

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The Commonwealth consists of three intergovernmental “sister” organisations: the Commonwealth Secretariat, the Commonwealth Foundation, and the Commonwealth of Learning.

In our latest issue of Connections, Razmi Farook, Director-General of the Commonwealth Foundation, shares her vision for shaping a more inclusive and resilient Commonwealth. She reflects on the unique mandates of each sister institution, while highlighting our collective alignment and collaborative strength. Read the full story at the news link in our bio. #Commonwealth #EducationForAll #CivicParticipation #LearningForChange ...

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What’s next for education in the Caribbean?

COL held its Caribbean Focal Points Meeting in March 2026, bringing together senior officials from 12 Caribbean Commonwealth countries, along with Malta, to shape a shared vision for improving education and skills development in the region.

The priorities are clear: strengthening teacher development, advancing digital and AI literacy, aligning skills with the blue and green economies, and deepening regional collaboration. Discussions also highlighted the need to enhance learning in mathematics and language, and to expand opportunities in STEAM, TVET, and innovation.

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Looking for fresh insights into how open learning is evolving across the Commonwealth? The April 2026 issue of Connections is now live!

This edition highlights institutional, national, and regional shifts in education, with reflections from India and the Caribbean on rethinking access, quality, and innovation — particularly in the context of the growing influence of AI. We have also included perspectives from our partners, including the Commonwealth Foundation’s new Director-General and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of South Africa.

You’ll find stories, case studies, and resources, along with insights from regional collaborations addressing issues such as skills, youth employment, and inclusion. Learn more and read the full issue at the news link in our bio.

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