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Frugal AI: Bringing Practical, Locally Governed AI Within Reach

By Ricky Cheng, Knowledge Services Manager, COL Why Locally Deployable AI Matters…

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India leads the way in open learning innovation

Representing half the population of the Commonwealth, the importance of open learning…

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From short courses to lifelong learning pathways: Why micro-credentials need national frameworks

By Dr Jako Olivier, Adviser: Higher Education, COL A learner who obtains a micro-credential…

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12 hours ago

Advancing gender equality in STEM means creating more inclusive learning environments and expanding opportunities for women to progress and lead. Through our Women in STEM (WiSE) Community of Practice webinar series, COL brings educators, researchers and other STEM stakeholders together to examine persistent barriers, share experiences and perspectives, and identify practical ways to drive meaningful change.

The next session, Gender and STEM in higher education: Opportunities for change, on 5 November will feature Dr Mildred Airo of Maseno University, Kenya, and Professor Ram Ramaswamy of IIT Delhi, India. Drawing on their experiences at different career stages, they will discuss gender bias, inclusive teaching practices and opportunities for systemic change in STEM education.

Learn more and register: www.col.org/news/wise-webinar-gender-and-stem-in-higher-education/

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15 hours ago

At #chogm2026, COL is calling for a more inclusive, responsible and locally driven approach to digital transformation in education.

Our talking points on Transforming with Technology emphasise the need for affordable and accessible educational AI, greater national control over sensitive data and how AI is used, technologies that reflect local languages, cultures and knowledge, and safeguards that protect learners from digital harm.

To make this vision a reality, teachers and young people must have a voice in shaping how technologies are developed and used, ensuring they support innovation while protecting learners' safety and agency.

Follow the links on each card to explore the individual talking points, or read COL's full set of recommendations: doi.org/10.56059/11599/6156

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17 hours ago

Caribbean youth are preparing to voice their innovative solutions to Commonwealth leaders at #chogm2026.

At the Youth Forum, participants in COL's Pan-Caribbean Youth Robotics Project will showcase how robotics, research and advocacy can help address regional challenges and support sustainable blue-green economies.

Learn more about the project and access emerging resources: www.col.org/youthrobotics

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As new industries emerge, economies evolve and climate challenges grow, #CHOGM2026 presents an opportunity to invest in the skills people need to access new opportunities and build sustainable livelihoods.

COL`s talking points on creating skills for livelihoods urge Commonwealth leaders and decision-makers to expand digital skills for youth and strengthen skills development across the green, blue and orange economies, opening pathways to employment, entrepreneurship and more resilient communities.

These priorities focus on turning the Commonwealth`s rich resources, from agriculture and oceans to creativity and culture, into opportunities for skills development, innovation and sustainable livelihoods.

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Changing learning systems to build a more skilled and resilient Commonwealth must be part of the conversation at #CHOGM2026.

As technology advances, the impacts of climate change intensify, and the skills needed for work evolve, education systems must adapt to prepare people for a changing world.

Under a broader call to change learning systems, COL advocates for more flexible, inclusive learning that builds future-ready skills, empowers teachers for the digital age, strengthens connections between education and employment, and expands lifelong learning opportunities.

Visit the handles on each card to explore the individual talking points, or discover our broader points for discussion. The link is in our bio.

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With #CHOGM2026 just days away, leaders from across the Commonwealth are preparing to gather in Antigua and Barbuda to advance partnerships and investment for a more prosperous future.

That`s why we`ve put together 15 strategic talking points and 12 concrete opportunities for action in our new publication, Learning to accelerate in partnership.

From transforming education systems and expanding flexible learning to developing digital, green, blue and creative economy skills, our focus is on equipping young people with the skills to learn, lead, work and thrive.

Our challenge to CHOGM delegates and decision-makers: Explore the talking points, ask the difficult questions and come ready to act. How can partnerships make the greatest difference and ensure no one is left behind?

Explore our talking points and help turn shared ambitions into practical action. The link is in our bio.

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