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Mountain View, CA / San Francisco, CA (USA), January 2026 - Coursera, Inc. and Udemy, Inc. have announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Coursera will combine with Udemy in an all-stock transaction. Based on the closing prices of Coursera and Udemy common stock on December 16, 2025, the implied equity value of the combined company is approximately $2.5 billion. » MORE

Boston, MA (USA), January 2026 - Skillsoft, the leading AI-native skills management platform built for the human + AI era, has announced a strategic partnership with edX, the global online education provider from 2U. edX’s catalog of courses from leading universities and companies, including instructor-led executive education programs, will integrate directly into the Skillsoft Percipio Platform. » MORE

Chattanooga, TEN (USA), January 2026 - Ambition unveiled its AI-Powered Coaching Assistant, an easy-to use-chat interface that enables frontline sales managers and revenue leaders to interact with and leverage real-time performance insights, rep-specific coaching suggestions, and actionable forecast analysis. » MORE

London (UK), January 2026 - Totara, a global provider of learning management solutions trusted for compliance in highly regulated sectors, is proud to announce that it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the internationally recognized standard for information security management. » MORE

Geneva (CH), January 2026 - goFLUENT, a global leader in B2B language training and assessment solutions, announced the successful conclusion of its acquisition of the business operations of Learnship Networks GmbH ("Learnship"). » MORE

Raleigh, NC (USA), January 2026 - Africa is set to become the centre of the global workforce by 2050, but a lack of access to affordable, high-quality education tools holds back its full potential. This article explores how generative AI is removing cost barriers and why EdTech companies must adopt inclusive, partnership-focused pricing models to unlock the continent's future.  » MORE

Sidney (AU), January 2026 - When projects fail, the first culprits we often point to are budgets, timelines, or scope. But if you dig deeper, most troubled projects have one common thread: Stakeholder Engagement. » MORE

London (UK), January 2026 - CLO100 has announced the appointment of six Community Directors for 2026. This move is part of the organisation's vision to foster greater connection and collaboration within its global network of learning leaders. The new directors will focus on shaping the member experience. » MORE

Edinburgh (SCT), January 2026 - Wearables technology firm StretchSense, which specialises in high-tech data capture gloves, has secured its latest external investment, a $2.3 million (£1.75m) round led by PXN Ventures and supported by Scottish Enterprise, as the company aims to drive the global expansion of its extended reality (XR) training glove that enables organisations to immerse staff in simulated environments. To date, StretchSense has raised almost $20 million through three external rounds. » MORE

Bielefeld (GER), January 2026 - In early 2026, Bielefeld University is establishing a new extracurricular learning space with the teutolab for social sciences. Combining politics, economics and sociology, it invites young people to critically explore everyday life, social conflicts and future challenges. Researchers at the university are developing new ways to empower young people in times of growing uncertainty and political polarisation. » MORE

Berlin (GER), January 2026 - Neurology has traditionally relied on clinical examinations and diagnostic tests, which are usually limited to clinic visits and short observation periods. However, the advent of new sensor and wearable technologies, as well as digital monitoring and advanced data analytics, is opening the possibility of fundamentally transforming neurology.  » MORE

Brighton (UK), January 2026 - Learning Hack launches its new season on 15 January with Josh Bersin setting the agenda for workplace learning in 2026. The top-5% global podcast producer also unveils live events, new series, and an ambitious slate of shows planned across 2026. » MORE

Oldenbourg (GER), January 2026 - Turning green waste, hay and algae into fully biodegradable plastics for use in medical products, car components, insulation and packaging is the goal of a new Junior Research Group at the University of Oldenburg. » MORE