COL is excited to announce that the November 2025 issue of Connections is now available.  

It brings together the full story of PCF11, capturing the energy and key moments that shaped this year’s forum. From ministerial panels to thought-provoking keynotes, we distill highlights from more than 50 sessions on the future of open and distance learning. 

We also celebrate the expertise of over 400 delegates from 48 countries by showcasing regional stories, expert reflections, and the collective actions of people empowering educational transformation across the Commonwealth. 

Key highlights include:  

• Interview – PCF11 opening Botswana to the world: A conversation with the Vice-Chancellor of Botswana Open University  

• Our Commonwealth – Small states, big lessons: How Malta and 3CL advance ethical digital learning  

• Partnership for ODFL in the Pacific: From vision to a resilient, inclusive learning model  

• #TechTrends – The frugal dividend: Ethical AI, frugal innovation and the Gaborone vision 

Explore these stories, and many more, in the full issue of Connections, here. And sign up to receive email updates from COL.