Global Scans · Education · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Education will increasingly be online, just-in-time and competence-based. VR will become more mainstream in education technology. The vision of easily accessible learning will be enormously powerful and widespread in a few years. The global artificial intelligence market in the education sector will grow exponentially and post an impressive CAGR of over 39% by 2020.

• [New] Uneven access to AI-enhanced learning could widen inequality, even as productivity improves. Mexico Business
• [New] As UK universities plan to welcome students back on campus from September, there's no doubt that people will expect a new type of learning experience, away from traditional education models. Chartered Association of Business Schools
• [New] Scaling proven interventions for adolescents by 2030 could prevent 1.4 million unintended pregnancies and 1.1 million child marriages, which in turn empowers young people to complete their education and other life milestones. Family Planning 2030
• [New] Afghan communities at home and abroad must recruit volunteer teachers and devise informal learning opportunities both online and offline. Eurasia Review
• The transformation of education by AI in 2026 has already begun, and AI usage will only become more embedded in our daily lives. TutorFlow
• UK Rejoins Erasmus +: In a major move for European higher education, the UK government has hailed a colossal budget for 2027 as it prepares to rejoin the Erasmus + student exchange program, signaling a thaw in post-Brexit academic relations. BIG EDUCATION APE UNCHAINED
• Learning outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa are lower than they were 15 years ago, threatening the future earning potential of an entire generation. BIG EDUCATION APE UNCHAINED
• Universal access to quality education could add trillions of dollars to the global economy as millions of skilled workers enter the workforce. Fortune
• The FTSE 100 education business said it expected low to mid-single digit sales growth over the course of 2026, with profit of between £640m and £650m driven by strong growth in its virtual learning division. City AM
• Government initiatives such as Dubai Vision 2030 and investments focused on Future Skills have created a system that directly connects education with employment. Dubai Verse
• Few institutions illustrate the economic potential of lifelong learning as clearly as the Georgia Institute of Technology. insightintoacademia.com
• As part of a growing statewide coalition, the Maryland Blockchain Association is proud to support Maryland's education ecosystem by expanding access to blockchain and emerging technology learning opportunities for students, educators, and lifelong learners. The Digital Chamber
• VR and AR are transforming education by offering experiential learning opportunities that increase student engagement. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• The growth of AI in 2026 could necessitate maturity and learning, driven by anticipated value and the promise of efficiency / cost improvement, and/or risk reduction. Data Foundation
• Europe's industrial leadership and climate goals are at risk unless it implements targeted education reforms, expands apprenticeships, and creates immigration pathways for technical experts. Market Data Forecast
• Offline Adaptive Learning: New Edge-AI silicon allows adaptive software to run on devices without a continuous internet connection - a massive opportunity for emerging markets with fragmented infrastructure. openpr
• In 2026, Aera plans innovations including autonomous agent teams that self-assemble for decisions, learning and governance agents to optimize policies and enforce compliance, and multidimensional simulation integrated with agentic AI. FoodNavigator-USA.com
• If properly deployed, AI-powered education tools could deliver high-quality, personalized learning at a global scale. Fortune
• Prefabricated approaches will extend into healthcare, education, and public infrastructure, lifting China to a leadership role in APAC modular prefabricated construction. Yahoo Finance Singapore

Last updated: 11 March 2026