Exclusive moments from the 15th Convocation Ceremony of NOUN. Learn at any place at your pace! #openuniversity #nounstudents #opendistancelearning #education #classof2026

It’s not too late to apply to the 2026 COL Chairs Programme! Since 2010, this initiative has brought together distinguished experts from across the Commonwealth to advance research, innovation and thought leadership in Open and Distance Learning and technology-enabled education. COL Chairs are appointed for three years and contribute to advancing learning for sustainable development, in alignment with COL’s strategic plan. Learn more and apply by 30 April: col.org/news/apply-to-join-c… #COLChairsProgramme #OpenDistanceLearning #SustainableDevelopment #CommonwealthEducation

Join us next week for the launch of COL’s new webinar series highlighting Open and Distance Learning perspectives from the West African region. Featuring the work and expertise of Professor Kevin Usman Anoh, Deputy Director of the Open and Distance Learning Centre at the University of Calabar, Nigeria, this session will explore best practices for supporting diverse learners through accessible learning environments. Don’t miss it: col.org/news/col-launches-a-… #OpenDistanceLearning #WestAfricaEducation #WebinarSeries #AccessibleLearning @Unical1975

The March 2026 issue of COL’s Journal of Learning for Development (JL4D) is out now! Under the theme “Quality ODL Provision: Stakeholders’ Perspectives,” this issue features 14 peer-reviewed papers and two book reviews exploring quality in open, distance, digital, and blended learning. 🔗 Read more: jl4d.org/index.php/ejl4d #JL4D #OpenDistanceLearning #LearningForDevelopment #EducationResearch

भारत में ओपन और डिस्टेंस लर्निंग (ODL) क्षेत्र के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम के रूप में, कर्नाटक राज्य मुक्त विश्वविद्यालय (KSOU), मैसूर को राष्ट्रीय व्यावसायिक शिक्षा और प्रशिक्षण परिषद (NCVET) द्वारा अवार्डिंग बॉडी (AB - Dual) के रूप में मान्यता प्राप्त हुई है। इस मान्यता के साथ, विश्वविद्यालय अब अपने कैंपस और ट्रेनिंग सेंटरों में छात्रों को प्रशिक्षित करने, मूल्यांकन करने और प्रमाणपत्र देने के लिए सक्षम होंगे । ख़बर विस्तार से पढ़ने के लिए जुड़ें #PBSHABD के साथ, अभी जुड़ने के लिए क्लिक करें: Shabd.prasarbharati.org #KSOU #NCVET #OpenDistanceLearning #ODL #VocationalEducation #Karnataka #EducationReforms

At the African Council for Distance Education’s (ACDE) 20th Anniversary Seminar last week, Prof Peter Scott, President & CEO of the Commonwealth of Learning, reaffirmed COL’s commitment to working with ACDE and African institutions to make open, distance and e-learning a vehicle for social justice, opportunity and real development. COL congratulates ACDE on this important 20-year milestone and its continued role in shaping the future of open and distance education in Africa. Watch more: youtu.be/awohuF_WmP8 #EducationForDevelopment #ACDE20thAnniversary #OpenDistanceLearning #AfricanEducation

Second study period starts today! lock in, stay sharp, and let consistency do the loud talking. #IconicUniversity #OpenDistanceLearning

Traditional, in-person models of teacher professional development, on their own, aren't able to keep up with the rapid changes in Africa’s education landscape. To address the region’s urgent need for 15 million new teachers by 2030, COL’s Beyond Numbers project, in partnership with the Africa Federation of Teaching Regulatory Authorities (AFTRA), has released two new publications on the use of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) to scale teacher development in Sub-Saharan Africa: - A project report brings together key insights, draft ODL frameworks, and micro-course recommendations from four teacher regulatory authorities in Botswana, Nigeria, Seychelles and South Africa. Access the report: hdl.handle.net/11599/6098 - A draft ODL framework for teacher development in Sub-Saharan Africa similarly paves the way for a forward-thinking, transformative approach to educational equity and teacher empowerment. Read the framework: hdl.handle.net/11599/6099 Turning away from a one-size-fits-all solution, the publications provide educators, institutions, and policymakers with a flexible guide that adapts to diverse national contexts and advances teacher professional development across the region. #TeacherDevelopment #OpenDistanceLearning #EducationAfrica #BeyondNumbers

Familiar with the NOUN Anthem?! If you’re not! Here you go! 👇🏾👇🏾 #noun #openuniversitynigeria #opendistancelearning #nounanthem

Balance your hustle with your dreams. At Iconic University, you can work, learn, and still succeed on your own terms. Apply today: iconicuniversity.edu.ng #IconicUniversity #StudySmart #OpenDistanceLearning #OpenLearning

Your personality shapes your future. Which career fits your personality? At Iconic Open University, we help you discover the path that matches your strengths, passions, and goals. #IconicUniversity #CareerPath #DiscoverYourself #EducationForAll #OpenDistanceLearning #StudySmart

അംഗീകാരമില്ലാതെ കോഴ്സ് നടത്തുക, ഒരു കോഴ്സിന് അനുമതി നേടിയിട്ട് അനധികൃതമായി മറ്റു കോഴ്സുകൾ നടത്തുക, അംഗീകാരം പിൻവലിച്ചിട്ടും കോഴ്സുകൾ തുടരുക മുതലായ തട്ടിപ്പുകളുണ്ട്... #OpenDistanceLearning #OpenLearning #UGC #EducationNews manoramaonline.com/education…

Pacific small states workshop on resilience in skills development for women. The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) @COL4D and the Pacific Centre for Flexible and Open Learning for Development (PACFOLD) recently held a three-day regional workshop on Women, Skills and Resilient Livelihoods in the Small States of the Pacific in Nadi, Fiji. The event brought together 25 participants from nine countries – Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. This workshop was a collaboration between COL and the Partnership for Open, Distance, and Flexible Learning in the Pacific project (funded by New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade) @MFATNZ and aimed at strengthening the capacities of both government and NGOs concerning conceptualisation and execution of training using open and distance learning related to various aspects such as human rights, financial literacy, e-commerce and leadership. The workshop also introduced the participants to certain design and creative thinking concepts. Ms Annabelle Scotty, Director of Youth Affairs, Nauru, said, “The ideas emanating from the workshop are very interesting from both government and NGO sectors’ perspectives; we can use these for youth empowerment back home. I am thankful for the opportunity and looking forward to future collaborations.” A key highlight of the workshop was a keynote lecture by Dr Sandeep Mysore from the University of New South Wales, Australia, on ‘Digital Social Innovations (DSI) for facilitating women and youth’s participation in the digital economy of the Small Island Developing States (SIDS)’. In addition to introducing the notion of digital social innovation, he shared case studies of impact sourcing and mentoring networks as illustrations of successful DSIs, especially in opening opportunities for women and youth residing in remote locations and facing multiple marginalisations. Dr. Rajni Chand, Director PACFOLD, echoed the sentiment when she commented, “The workshop was a timely and worthwhile workshop. It was heartening to see representatives from all Commonwealth countries in the South Pacific representing governmental departments, NGOs, and persons with disabilities (PWD) in the same space. The opportunity to idealise the country needs, identifying the strategies to combat the problems, and working on project proposals in collaboration with COL that can improve the lives and livelihood of girls, women and PWD is one of the first of its kind in the region.” COL’s Director: Skills, Dr Jyotsna Jha, said, “With the active and engaged participation of representatives from a cross-section of government, universities, and civil society, the workshop has contributed towards opening up potentials for collaborative approaches and creative skills development learning solutions for women and youth in the region sharing common concerns around gender and climate change.” #Resilience #SkillsDevelopment #WomenEmpowerment #PacificSmallStates #COL4D #PACFOLD #SustainableDevelopment #DigitalInnovation #YouthEmpowerment #GenderEquality #OpenDistanceLearning #SkillsForWork #EmpoweringWomen #ClimateResilience

Excerpts from the ongoing Public Lecture on “The Changing Role of University Administrators in an Open Distance Learning (ODL) Setting” by Chris Maiyaki, Ag, Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission. #MivaOpenUniversity #PublicLecture #OpenDistanceLearning #NUC

Welcome Speech by @TayoAru, Vice Chancellor, @mivauniversity, at the ongoing Public Lecture at NUC Headquarters. Join us now!💙 #MivaOpenUniversity #MivaPublicLecture #PublicLecture #OpenDistanceLearning #NUC

Setting up at the NUC HeadQuarters for the Public Lecture! Less than an hour to go! Join us and stay tuned for updates.✨ #MivaOpenUniversity #MivaPublicLecture #PublicLecture #OpenDistanceLearning #NUC

Today’s the day! Join us at 12:00 PM at the NUC Headquarters, Maitama, for an insightful public lecture with Chris Maiyaki, Ag. Executive Secretary, NUC. See you there!✨ #MivaOpenUniversity #MivaPublicLecture #PublicLecture #OpenDistanceLearning #NUC

Raffles University to Launch AI-Taught Degree Programme Read More: qrcd.org/6A5w @RafflesUni #artificialintelligence #OpenDistanceLearning #MalaysianQualificationsAgency #dataanalytics

Bombay HC upholds constitutionality of UGC Distance Learning Programme Regulations stipulating double-entry barriers for offering UG & PG programmes #BombayHighCourt #DistanceLearning #education #NAACaccreditation #NIRFranking #onlinemode #opendistancelearning #OpenUniversity