From commitment to realization. Financing the right to education for all

July 2026 | UNESCO

This report examines how global commitments to financing the right to education for all remain unfulfilled, reaffirming that the fulfilment of this right is not a matter of political discretion but a binding obligation under international human rights law. Guaranteeing the right to education for all is not a rhetorical commitment, it is a legal obligation anchored in international human rights law and measured by what States do with their resources.

The Association of Commonwealth Universities and Institute of Leadership launch strategic partnership

14 July 2026 | Association of Commonwealth Universities

The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and the Institute of Leadership (IoL) today announced a new strategic partnership designed to strengthen leadership capability across higher education and equip universities to navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly changing global environment. The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) following a senior leadership roundtable held in London on 10 July 2026.

The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2026

July 2026 | United Nations Statistics Division

The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2026 shows that since their adoption in 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have delivered results at scale — expanding access to clean water, electricity, health care and digital connectivity for billions of people. With less than five years remaining to achieve the Goals, the report provides a candid assessment of progress: meaningful gains have been made across the SDGs, but they remain uneven and insufficient in the face of serious headwinds — from escalating conflicts, slowing global economic growth, climate change, rising debt burdens and declining official development assistance.

Consensus on HE role in ‘Building Sustainable Futures’

17 July 2026 | University World News

A consensus statement on higher education’s role in “Building Sustainable Futures”, has been approved by the some 65 participants in the Global Higher Education Symposium 2026 (GHES) held on the sidelines of the High-Level Political Forum 2026 on Sustainable Development (HLPF). The HLPF is the central United Nations platform for the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Hutjena Secondary School makes history as PNG’s first EduNeX-connected school

15 July 2026 | Post-Courier, Papua New Guinea

In a landmark moment for Papua New Guinea’s digital education transformation, Hutjena Secondary School in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville has become the first school in the country to be connected to the National Digital Learning Management System (EduNeX). The historic launch took place on Monday during the 35th Senior Education Officers Conference, hosted at the school. It was officiated by the Minister for Works and Highways, Acting Minister for Information and Communication Technology, and Regional Member for Bougainville, Peter Tsiamalili Jr.

All universities to come under digital transformation within two years: UGC

16 July 2026 | BSS News, Bangladesh

The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, Chairman Professor Dr Mamun Ahmed, today said all universities in the country would be brought under digital transformation within the next two years to ensure equitable access to quality higher education. He made the announcement while addressing the 20th University Day and Freshers' Reception of Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University as the chief guest.

UCG issues guidelines to make higher education more inclusive for Divyangjan students

5 July 2026 | Times of India

Making campuses physically accessible is only one part of inclusive education. The University Grants Commission (UCG) now wants higher educational institutions to rethink how they teach, assess and support students with disabilities. In a new set of comprehensive guidelines, the regulator has outlined practical measures that universities and colleges can adopt to make learning more accessible for Divyangjan students and persons with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs).

Blog: Climate justice starts with gender justice - Lessons from Eswatini and Sri Lanka

15 July 2026 | Commonwealth Secretariat

The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Kingdom of Eswatini offer complementary lessons on moving from gender-responsive climate commitments to measurable impact. While climate policies worldwide are becoming more ambitious, these countries show that ambition alone is not enough. If climate action fails to reflect the different realities of women, men, young people and vulnerable communities, it risks leaving many behind as they prepare for the impacts of climate change.

Kenya: Mombasa tests childcare model to reduce TVET dropouts among young mothers

13 July 2026 | Ecofin Agency

Mombasa County has introduced childcare centers in two technical colleges to reduce dropout rates among young mothers enrolled in TVET programs. The initiative addresses rising teenage pregnancies and persistent school attrition, although it currently operates outside Kenya's main national technical training program for women. The county plans to expand the model, but future rollout will depend on local funding rather than national financing.

Guyana to launch full online curriculum through digital school in September

14 July 2026 | WIC News

The Government of Guyana is going to make the complete primary and secondary school curriculum available online from the start of the new school term in September through the Guyana Digital School. The announcement was made by Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, during the release of the 2026 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) results. She noted that the expanded digital platform will provide free access to curriculum content for students from Grade one to eleven.

CXC to phase out traditional SBA for most CSEC, CAPE subjects amid AI concerns

16 July 2026 | The Gleaner, Jamaica

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has announced sweeping reforms to its School-Based Assessment (SBA) framework, including the phased removal of the traditional SBA for most non-practical Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) subjects, as it responds to the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence and other technological advances.

Open TVET and flexible skills systems: Lessons from Zambia

17 July 2026 | Commonwealth of Learning

Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is changing. In recent international discussions on education and training, one shift stands out: TVET is moving from institution-based, rigid training systems towards more flexible and digital ecosystems that place learners at their centre. A scan of websites, reports and social media activity suggests that sector-specific TVET initiatives remain underrepresented in conversations on open learning.

Driving open learning in higher education: Indira Gandhi National Open University at 40

12 July 2026 | Commonwealth of Learning

Celebrating four decades of expanding access to higher education through ODL, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) marked its 40th Foundation Day in November 2025, during which Professor Scott joined university leadership in reflecting on IGNOU’s transformative impact on open learning. Established in 1985, IGNOU is now the world’s largest open university, providing accessible education to millions of students.