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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…

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…

VUSSC Voices #11: Professionalising youth work through micro-credentials

VUSSC Voices, a webinar series highlighting expert voices from COL’s Virtual University…

Legal framework for inclusive ODL in West Africa: Governance, rights, and digital access

COL’s upcoming webinar, Legal framework for inclusive ODL in West Africa: Governance,…

Navigating access, transformation, and artificial intelligence in higher education: A conversation with the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of UNISA

The University of South Africa (UNISA) offers a distinct perspective on higher…

Preparing graduates for employability: How Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University is redesigning learning for work

As the gap between education and employment widens, universities are rethinking how…

When access isn’t enough: Why learner support matters in ODL

For many learners excluded from traditional education, Open and Distance Learning (ODL)…

Bridging education and employment: Turning policy into practice through skills and inclusion

COL is working to advance its mission as a transformative force in…

Discover the April 2026 issue of Connections

Looking for fresh insights into how open learning is evolving across the…

Greening education systems: The role of Open and Distance Learning in advancing climate action

By Dr Jako Olivier, Adviser: Higher Education, COL  For many across the…

Webinar: Best practices for AI-enabled OER in Nigerian higher education

*Please note that the time for this webinar has been updated. It…

COL launches a new webinar series showcasing ODL perspectives from the West African region

COL’s upcoming webinar, “Designing accessible digital learning environments: Strategies for supporting diverse learners in Open…

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