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This week, we were honored to participate in the Canadian Immigration Summit, hosted by The Conference Board of Canada! 🇨🇦 It was incredible to learn from so many passionate leaders working to advance innovative solutions to strengthen Canada’s immigration system. One of the highlights was the panel organized by Marlene Olsavsky (she/her/hers), in which  Lara Dyer (Talent Beyond Boundaries), Michael Casasola (UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency), Ashley Korn (World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC)), and Farhana Roshan (Duolingo x UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Access Scholar) shared their powerful insights on how technology and partnerships are creating new opportunities for refugees to access pathways for work, education, and family reunification. At Duolingo, this work is central to our mission to increase access to quality education and English language testing for all, everywhere. We proudly support refugees through our Duolingo x UNHCR Access Scholars Program, provide 50,000 annual fee waivers for the Duolingo English Test, and offer secure language testing for refugees applying to the Canadian Economic Mobility Pathway Pilot (EMPP). We look forward to continuing our efforts and collaborating on innovative solutions that make a difference in the lives of refugees. #RefugeeEducation #DuolingoEnglishTest #Immigration #GlobalImpact #EducationForAll #Canada

Yes, students are using AI to write their college essays 🤖 What does this mean for the future of university admissions? Author and global education expert Anna Esaki-Smith shares her thoughts on the DET blog! https://lnkd.in/eUER95XK

📣 Calling all researchers! Are you interested in securing funding for your work? Or participating in our upcoming Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) iRAISE workshop? Our November newsletter has you covered ! 📩

🌍 Georgetown University supports refugee scholars: A story of opportunity 🇺🇸 We’re proud to see Duolingo's partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency featured in Georgetown University’s latest article, highlighting Asadullah Azimi, a refugee scholar now studying computer science at Georgetown. Through the Duolingo University Access program and Georgetown’s support, Asad’s journey has transformed—proving how education can change lives and open doors! 💚 Read more about how Georgetown is helping refugee students thrive: https://lnkd.in/ev5WdhUm #RefugeeEducation #DuolingoEnglishTest #HigherEd #GlobalImpact #GeorgetownUniversity

🤔 How will Trump's administration affect international education? Just two days after the recent election, Duolingo hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion in London, on the geopolitical implications for international higher education. Moderated by ABC News’s James Longman, the panel provided a timely exploration of how shifts in U.S. politics may influence the movement of international students globally. What did our roster of experts, including U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton, former British Ambassador to the U.S. Sir David Manning, Spokesperson for Republicans Overseas UK Jennifer Ewing, Head of Development in Asia for Imperial College London Richard Everitt, Georgetown University’s Kathryn Timlin, and University of the Arts London's Polly Mackenzie have to say? Check out the blog to learn more! https://lnkd.in/eQNZtBfX

📣 Calling all linguists! Did you know that the UK intelligence agency GCHQ is one of the biggest employers of linguists? Why not have a go at completing your first intelligence mission by participating in their language challenge! Check out this blog by Michael Lynas for more details 👇 https://lnkd.in/gxHyZjsu

And this is still winter lite 😭🥶 Anyone struggling with the change of seasons? Let's form a support group in the comments 🥲

Attending the CIS Council of International Schools Global Forum? Catch two Duolingo English Test-led sessions and learn more about how we use technology to lower barriers to education and enhance the student experience around the world! “Leveraging digital-first and AI innovations to enhance the student experience” Thursday, 14 November, 16:15-17:15 Featuring Alyson Murray Learn how universities can use AI and digital-first tools to improve student support, engagement, and accessibility. Participants will contemplate the ways technology can foster inclusivity, reduce barriers, and enhance the overall student experience. “Insights on the Enrollment of Refugees in U.S. Higher Education Institutions” Friday, 13 November, 9:00-10:00 Featuring: Laura Kaub, Oluwafemi Ogundele of UC Berkley, Elyan Paz of Macalester College, and Preeti Rajendran of Charles University Explore strategies, trends, and insights for enrolling refugee students in higher education. Hear about successes and lessons learned from supporting these students, and how their diverse perspectives contribute to vibrant campus life. 

🇨🇦🌍 Immigration is transforming Canada’s economy and society. As we prepare to welcome more newcomers, including many refugees, how can we work to support diversity and equitable access to opportunities? Marlene Olsavsky (she/her/hers) shares her perspective on the DET blog! #Immigration #RefugeeScholars #Diversity #Canada https://lnkd.in/ewT4Dw92

Whoever wins the US election it will have huge geopolitical implications. Join our Duolingo event on Thursday afternoon to decode what the results mean. Our moderator James Longman will be joined by Congressman Seth Moulton, political expert Polly Mackenzie, former UK Ambassador to Washington Sir David Manning, Richard Everitt from Imperial and Kathryn Timlin from Georgetown. Link to register: https://lnkd.in/eaSWudxw