Microsoft’s voluntary exit offer covers eligible staff across four countries as the company seeks to contain costs while investing heavily in AI.

Education leaders meeting in Metro Manila on 27–28 October are examining how universities and vocational institutions can support sustainable ocean and coastal industries.

Samsung has asked Gwangju authorities to consider international and foreign schools alongside roads and water infrastructure for a proposed semiconductor cluster.

OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT update brings interactive diagrams, charts and small tools directly into conversations.

Research in England finds GCSE preparation shaping Key Stage 3, prompting calls for greater attention to the educational needs of 11- to 14-year-olds.

Educators worldwide can submit ideas drawn from their use of AI in education, with five selected to speak on a community stage at TED2027.

Tanglin Trust School’s IB Economics Teachers’ Summit on 12 November 2026 has sold out and opened a waitlist, while limited places remain for its Business Management summit on 13 November.

Final places remain for the International Schools EdTech Summit in Singapore on 6 November 2026.

Generation Global brings together IB youth initiatives, with opportunities for intercultural dialogue and community action extending beyond IB World Schools.

EDUtech Asia 2026 brings a free education technology exhibition to Singapore on 4–5 November, with more than 200 exhibitors, practical talks and live demonstrations.

Turnitin reports lower rates of very high AI-writing scores in its Clarity environment, while most students did not use its built-in AI assistant.

Kasikorn Research Center finds school numbers rising faster than pupil enrolment, increasing competitive pressure on Thailand’s international schools.

As AI changes who can create software, international educator and author James Abela has released an updated guide to vibe coding as the movement shifts from experimentation into practical use.

Skills roll out in Gemini from 13 October, ahead of a longer transition for education Gems.

Microsoft’s 2026 Digital Defense Report highlights QR-code phishing and credential theft, giving schools a reason to revisit everyday security habits.

The new guide connects advice about family technology routines with practical steps using Apple’s parental controls.

OpenAI’s teen update adds revision tools and easier note capture, with a US college planner still to come.

The Education Bureau’s latest approvals cover tuition adjustments for the 2026–27 academic year.

Microsoft’s October update adds reference formats, with separate release timelines for advanced editing and automation.

The IB is inviting nominations for community members, with entries closing on 25 October.