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OECD report examines how higher education can develop advanced STEM skills

OECD report examines how higher education can develop advanced STEM skills

On 23 October 2026, the OECD published Policies for Developing Advanced STEM Skills in Higher Education. The report explores how disciplinary expertise, cross-disciplinary collaboration and professional judgment help people tackle complex problems and innovate responsibly. Artificial intelligence and quantum technologies are among the fields discussed.

AI for special education and accessible learning: GSE2026 forum brings research and practice together

On 18 August 2026, the Global Smart Education Conference forum on AI for Special Education and Accessible Learning took place at Beijing Normal University (BNU). University, research, international-organisation and industry representatives discussed digital divides, inclusive AI learning environments, accessibility technologies and standards, two-way communication and sign-language recognition, data privacy and international cooperation.

The UNESCO Chair on AI in Education convened a parallel session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to transform the future of African education through responsible and human-centered artificial intelligence in education

The African Union Commission and UNESCO convened the International Forum of UNESCO Chairs and Partners in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 30 September to 2 October 2024. Under the theme “Transforming Knowledge for Africa’s Future”, the forum featured parallel sessions and was held under the patronage of H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde, then President of Ethiopia.

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