Global Scans · Quality Education · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

• [New] Educational institutions will operate within secure, dedicated digital workspaces that are fully compliant with Kazakhstan's data protection and information security legislation. The Astana Times
• [New] A global network of governments, universities and education leaders will share best practices and shape responsible approaches to AI use in classrooms. Digital Watch Observatory
• [New] Over the next decade, trust in degrees will be shaped by how rigorously learning outcomes are validated rather than by institutional reputation alone. CXOToday.com
• [New] Success in 2026 will be determined by organizations that use AI to connect learning outcomes to measurable business impact. Technology & Services Industry Association (TSIA)
• [New] Following the explosion in the deployment of artificial intelligence across education and countless other sectors in 2025, districts can expect more guidance and policies related to AI tools in 2026. K-12 Dive
• [New] Three-quarters of respondents plan on learning new AI skills in 2026; 40% are doing so to use in their current role and 36% want to make themselves more attractive for new opportunities. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] The new UK Social Investment Fund will invest in areas facing housing and transport shortages and in communities needing town-centre renewal, new education and health facilities, and low-carbon or digital infrastructure to support the UK's net zero transition. GOV.UK
• [New] From virtual retail try-ons to remote training simulations, immersive applications will become common in education, healthcare and commerce by the end of 2026. Spaciable
• [New] AI will continue to shape education in many ways in 2026 and in upcoming years, and of course, continue to evolve as technology advances. Learning as I go: Reflections & lessons learned
• [New] Business education in 2026 will be defined by shifts in technological integration, geographic diversification, and evolving student priorities. MASTERGRADSCHOOLS
• [New] CLOs in 2026 will succeed by grounding innovation in proven learning principles, using AI to scale personalization and practice, and designing experiences that prioritize capability over content. Training
• [New] By 2026, AI will redefine how organizations train, upskill, and measure performance, shifting learning from a structured event to a dynamic, data-informed experience. Training
• [New] The multi-year collaboration, which will provide students, faculty and researchers with Google Cloud's AI-optimized tech stack and high-performance computing power, is designed to advance AI-enabled education, accelerate AI innovation and expand AI workforce development. Campus Technology
• [New] In 2026, expect AI prompts and use cases embedded in courses, plus personalized learning paths and adaptive exams that tailor questions to your knowledge level-making assessments shorter, smarter, and more relevant. Insurance Journal
• [New] More than 6,000 Indian educators have recognized the potential of Generative AI in education transformation. Precedence Research
• [New] By delivery mode, the mobile learning segment is expected to grow at a notable CAGR between 2025 and 2034. Precedence Research
• [New] 2026 will not be an AI revolution in learning - it will be an integration revolution. Fellow Digitals
• [New] In 2026, participants will see AI-driven prompts, adaptive exams, personalized learning paths, and scenario-based simulations-creating faster, smarter, more customized learning experiences. Risk & Insurance Education Alliance
• [New] The adoption of virtual reality in 2026 is expected to be transformative across various sectors, from healthcare and education to retail and entertainment. Blogger
• [New] As we move into 2026, the most impactful trends will be the ones that strengthen trust, enhance resilience, and modernize the way we protect learning environments. Campus Safety Magazine
• Educational institutions worldwide now have an unprecedented opportunity to transform themselves into hubs of global learning. Elets digitalLEARNING
• The world of 2026 demands education that is adaptive, transparent, and deeply connected to global opportunities. Elets digitalLEARNING
• 2026 will be a pivotal year for digital learning, as institutions face tighter budgets, rising expectations for online quality, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, pushing digital learning from a stopgap solution to a core academic function. Campus Technology

Last updated: 26 January 2026