Learning for Sustainable Development

Commonwealth of Learning

3 hours ago

The Commonwealth of Learning is inviting Expressions of Interest to co-host the Twelfth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF12) in 2028.

Held every three years, PCF convenes ministers, education leaders, researchers and practitioners to exchange evidence and experience, strengthen partnerships, and advance policy and practice in open, distance, flexible and technology-enabled learning.

Open to proposals from Commonwealth countries, small states and institutional hosts, including expressions submitted through consortia, co-hosting offers an opportunity to showcase innovation, expand international networks, and help shape conversations on the future of education and skills.

The deadline to submit your Expressions of Interest is 30 November 2026. Learn more: www.col.org/news/pcf12-eoi/

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Commonwealth of Learning

3 days ago

How can higher education respond more effectively to changing labour-market needs?

In Mauritius, a national dialogue on graduate employability brought government, institutions, industry and professional bodies together to explore how graduates can move more successfully from study into employment.

From work-integrated learning and employer engagement to career guidance, curriculum reform and graduate tracking, stakeholders identified practical priorities and next steps to strengthen graduate employability.

Read more: www.col.org/news/mauritius-strengthens-graduate-employability-for-a-changing-world-of-work/

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Commonwealth of Learning

5 days ago

What helps young men and boys stay connected to education when the odds are stacked against them?

Our latest story looks at the people, environments, and opportunities that can make a difference.

Drawing on experiences from the Caribbean, it shows how mothers, teachers, mentors, peers and communities can all help young men stay focused on learning and see a future in education. It also explores how approaches that combine flexible academic pathways, vocational training and stronger social support can help re-engage learners at risk of leaving education and create clearer pathways to future opportunities.

Read more: www.col.org/news/responding-to-boys-disengagement-from-education-through-flexible-learning-skills...

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