On 24 August 2026, Commonwealth of Learning-Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (COL-CEMCA) convened an Expert Consultation on the Review of the Academic and Career Skills (Self-Assessment) Instrument (ACSI) developed in collaboration with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), to critically examine the instrument’s conceptual foundation, dimensions, and its alignment with academic, vocational and career pathways.

The Cyprus Student Cohort of the Commonwealth Student Community for AI Governance was launched through a virtual convening on 21 August 2026, bringing together students from across the country to establish a platform for student engagement on AI governance. With the launch of the Cyprus cohort over 23 commonwealth nations have joined the initiative with multiple student communities established across the commonwealth.

The Commonwealth of Learning – Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (COL-CEMCA) launched the Caribbean Multi-country Cohort of the Commonwealth Student Community for AI Governance through a virtual convening held on 20 August 2026, bringing together students from Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Belize, and Saint Vincent & the Grenadines.

The Commonwealth of Learning – Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (COL-CEMCA) brought together students from South Africa, Nigeria, Uganda, Mozambique, Malawi, Mauritius and Seychelles for the Africa Regional Cohort Launch of the Commonwealth Student Community for AI Governance, held virtually on 19 August 2026. The launch brought students from across the continent together to begin working collectively on AI issues relevant to their countries and to contribute to the wider Commonwealth dialogue on AI governance.

The Commonwealth of Learning – Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (COL-CEMCA) launched the Australia Cohort of the Commonwealth Student Community for AI Governance through a virtual convening held on 18 August 2026.