To celebrate Libraries Week, we鈥檙e spotlighting OUP colleagues who help support and champion libraries through their work. Taking inspiration from this year鈥檚 theme, Libraries Change Lives through literacy and reading, we want to recognize the many libraries we work with around the world, and the role they play in connecting people with stories, knowledge, and community – particularly pertinent during the National Year of Reading. Here are some of the roles across our organisation that support Libraries.

Michael Spurling

Library Asset Management Specialist

鈥淚’m one of the specialists who run the library in OUP’s Oxford office, looking after the Education section.

鈥�While we are a digital-first business, it’s clear that printed books still have a special place. When children visit the library with their parents, their excitement is unmistakable. We’ve welcomed pupils from small village primary schools touring both the museum and library, sometimes their very first school trip. Their enthusiasm is infectious. They begin by eagerly exploring every section, pulling books from the shelves, until, gradually, a calm silence sets in. Inevitably, they gravitate towards the children’s section, settling down with picture books.

鈥淟ibraries are vital spaces that connect people with knowledge, inspiration, and each other, and being part of the OUP library means preserving access to our trusted content and helping colleagues make the most of it every day.鈥�

Kathi Fountain

Head of Business Development, Institutional Sales, Americas

鈥淚 joined OUP’s Academics Sales team in 2017 after nearly 20 years working as a librarian. Libraries and publishers really are aligned in their objectives to share knowledge and enable the creation of new knowledge鈥攚e are simply approaching these from different perspectives. For my part, I have relished the opportunity to better understand the inner workings of publishing. It has enabled me to serve as a translator between librarians and the Press.

鈥淎s part of this work, I have coordinated librarian feedback, and presented alongside librarians, including at a Choice webinar, all to further our mission.鈥�

Anna Shannon

Marketing Manager, Oxford Children’s

鈥淭hrough our wonderful Children’s books, we love working with libraries, and indeed librarians, in lots of ways: from organizing interactive author and illustrator events (often with an outreach focus), to partnering with key organizations like the Youth Libraries Group and School Library Association, where we exhibit at conferences, champion our creators for panel discussions, and more.

鈥淲e also collaborate closely with trusted library suppliers to make sure the right supplies find the right library shelves, and with organizations such as to support initiatives like the popular Summer Reading Challenge, where, this year, four Oxford Children’s titles were selected, including and . We’re always looking for new ways to celebrate reading through libraries, and most recently, our picture book author Donna David () was the keynote speaker at the Power of Libraries Conference and part of the London Book Fair panel on the role of libraries and bookshops in the National Year of Reading.鈥�

Julia Mielish

Discovery Manager

鈥淎s the Discovery Manager for OUP, I have the unique ability to apply my experiences as a librarian to听ensure听that we provide exceptional service and support for libraries that听acquire听OUP content. Working with the Discovery Working Group and our mutual library discovery partners, we prioritized setting up a NISO standard for KBART Automation, a service which streamlines and automates tracking of OUP content in library catalogs. This service is updated monthly with little interaction or ongoing maintenance, thanks to an API linking OUP to our discovery partners. In addition, libraries can听purchase听title-by-title content more freely without having to manage collections and activate specific titles within large collections. Librarians report being excited听for听the new offering and that it saves hours of manual work for their library staff.听听

鈥淲e are the first university press to automate KBART delivery, and work like this cannot be successful without strong collaboration across OUP that ensures that our metadata is accurate and can be delivered in a securely ensuring trustable data for our libraries.鈥�

Kate Dennis

Consortia Manager

鈥淎s a Consortia Manager at OUP, I build long-term partnerships with library consortia and work with them to ensure consortia agreements remain workable and sustainable in complex funding and policy environments.鈥�

Molly Hansen

Marketing Manager

鈥淚’ve always been a massive fan of libraries and librarians and am so grateful that my work at OUP intersects with them. Three years ago I completed a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro which gave me key insights into the ever-evolving world of libraries, archives, and more.听听

鈥淢y role at OUP recently expanded to include work on Library Community Initiatives which includes collaboration with librarians on conference sessions, webinars, and other content exploring changes in the industry and the evolving needs of library professionals.听I鈥檓听thrilled to be stepping into this work and look forward to working with librarians around the world.鈥�听

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Publishing plays a key role in educating future generations on social and environmental issues, promoting critical thinking, and increasing the impact of research.

At 糖心VLOG Press, we publish for all ages, from children to adults, helping to build climate literacy and strengthen education at every stage of learning. Many of the titles and content we publish address some of the world鈥檚 most pressing sustainable development challenges, as well as inspire action.

As a signatory to the , we actively promote and acquire content that advocates for themes represented by the SDGs, such as equality, sustainability, justice, and safeguarding and strengthening the environment.

This , hear from some of our colleagues about how we鈥檙e supporting climate literacy and education in our publishing.

Alexandra Kanovsky

Acquisitions Editor

鈥�Oxford Intersections, an interdisciplinary resource aimed at addressing key global challenges, is proud to present several upcoming climate-focused topics including听,听,听, and听.

鈥淭丑别蝉别 Intersections will publish timely and critical research from across humanities and social sciences disciplines to explore complex global issues, including how humanity and nature adapt and respond to climate change and other societally induced environmental challenges.

鈥滱n interdisciplinary approach to commissioning allows Oxford Intersections to explore concerns from a litany of perspectives, both throughout history and with a forward focus, such as in the sections 鈥淣ew Frontiers鈥� (Environmental Change and Human Experience), 鈥淲aste Futures鈥� (Cultures of Waste), and 鈥淣arratives of the Future鈥� (Climate Adaptation). These topics will provide an important outlet for researchers and practitioner experts to share their scholarship in concert, creating a kaleidoscopic resource of interlinked material that will be of interest to a variety of audiences.鈥�

Maxine Spence

Senior Product Manager,

鈥淥ur goal was simple, but ambitious: to introduce sustainability听to young readers听through engaging storytelling, rich non-fiction, and听age鈥慳ppropriate concepts.听What makes this听series unique is听the alignment听of听its听42听carefully levelled books听with the听.听All the books are听dedicated to helping children understand and care about their world.

鈥滱t OUP, we have decades of experience听creating levelled readers that build reading confidence. With听Green Sparks, we wanted to harness that听expertise听to听address听one of the biggest themes in education today: sustainability.鈥�

Read more from Maxine

Lou John

Head of Children’s and Primary IP

鈥淭丑别 opens the door to big ideas for readers who are just beginning to explore the world around them. Each book distils complex topics into clear, engaging explanations that spark curiosity, helping young people build confidence as independent thinkers.

鈥� VSI is a particularly important example: it gives children the tools to understand not only what climate change is, but why it matters, and how their choices can shape a more sustainable future. Our hope is that climate literacy empowers young readers to feel informed rather than anxious, and to see themselves as part of a global story of care and responsibility. Across the series, that鈥檚 our aim鈥攖o nurture curiosity, inspire questions, and make knowledge feel accessible to every young mind.鈥�

Matt Davidson

Head of International Primary and Curriculum

鈥淎t every stage of creating the , we鈥檝e had to ask how learning can encourage active exploration and inspire learners to see how they can contribute to solutions鈥攍arge and small鈥攖hat make our planet more sustainable. This is an international curriculum, and we鈥檝e ensured place-based learning, which engages students in their community鈥攊ncluding their physical environment, local history, people, or culture.鈥�

Read more from Matt

Alicia Smith and Fiona Simmons

Portfolio Product Manager听and听Managing Editor

鈥淭丑别 central message of听 is that the young learners of today are the changemakers of tomorrow.

鈥淏y employing a concept-based inquiry methodology in conjunction with English language learning methodologies, we aim to develop students鈥� metacognitive skills to better understand the world around them. When students can see how conceptual ideas are transferable across different situations, they are better equipped to think critically and approach the challenges we all face in the context of how to deal with a rapidly changing climate.

鈥漇tudents using听Blue Dot will explore a rich variety of content that is aligned to concepts such as sustainability, energy, and cooperation. Through this, they will discuss and debate the challenges and potential solutions to some of our biggest environmental issues both today and in the future. We hope students using Blue Dot feel as inspired using it as we felt making it.鈥�

Our book recommendations for Earth Day

The Wild

by Yuval Zommer

Stella and the Seagull

by Georgina Stevens and Izzy Burton

Who Ate All the Bugs?

by Matty Long

Into The Wild

by Thomas Docherty

Maya’s Walk

by Moira Butterfield and Kim Geyer

Marv and the Killer Plants

by Alex Falase-Koya and Paula Bowles

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Last week, we attended the London Book Fair to celebrate the vital role that publishing plays in our society, emphasize our support for authors, and come together with fellow publishers to mark the National Year of Reading.

London Book Fair is an international trade fair that brings together the publishing community in one place, providing the opportunity for us to connect with contributors and partners, share our insights as a leading voice in the industry, and celebrate the power of publishing.

During the three days of the fair, colleagues from across OUP met with customers and partners from around the world, exploring new opportunities and strengthening relationships during wide-ranging discussions.

Standing with authors and fellow publishers

We are proud to support the , which launched on the opening day of the fair.

Nearly 10,000 authors added their names to a book titled Don鈥檛 Steal This Book, protesting against mass copyright infringement by tech companies to train AI models. 1,000 copies of the book were published and appeared across publisher stands throughout the fair to raise awareness and visibility.

The initiative delivers a clear message: the UK government must not legalize book theft to benefit AI companies.

We stand with the publishing community in urging the government to reconsider their position of copyright exception. We need to harness the power of AI in a way that supports and sustains the researchers and educators whose work we publish and disseminate鈥攕omething that can be achieved effectively and fairly through negotiated licensing arrangements.

 

Moving knowledge and learning forward with our communities

Across the three days of the fair, our exhibition stand was a hive of activity and showcased the breadth and depth of our publishing across academic, research, education, English language teaching, and assessment. Colleagues across OUP鈥攆rom Sales, Marketing, Rights, Translation, and Editorial teams鈥攈osted hundreds of meetings with contributors and potential partners, many of whom had travelled from abroad to experience the fair.

Jurgen Verhaegen, Director – Core Markets in our English Language Teaching division, shared his takeaway from the fair:

鈥淚t was great to reconnect with several of our key existing partners, strengthening our ongoing collaborations and aligning on priorities for the coming year. The level of interest and the quality of conversations were encouraging.鈥�

We presented a selection of exciting new Oxford Children鈥檚 titles to a room of independent booksellers, including a range of picture books and two exciting new fiction titles: Gordon Saves the Day by Alex Latimer and The Diary of Wiska Wildflower: The Crystal Cave by Harriet Muncaster. We also unveiled the first books in our new , publishing in May and inspired by the Sky Kids TV show.

Eleonora Cavalli, Key Account Manager in our Education division, reflected on the presentation: 鈥淚t is always quite energizing to be in a room full of booksellers ready to champion reading and excited to know what is publishing next!鈥�

Celebrating the National Year of Reading

London Book Fair was also a major opportunity to come together with the publishing community to discuss and celebrate the in the UK.

Donna David, author of , joined a panel discussion on the Main Stage on Championing books locally: The role of libraries and bookshops in the National Year of Reading. The panel explored how libraries and bookshops help to inspire a lifelong love of reading among children within local communities. At a time when screens and digital distractions increasingly compete for attention, the panel emphasized the importance of reading for pleasure in building empathy, confidence, language skills, and imagination.

Grace Carruthers, Senior News and PR Manager, joined booksellers, publishers, and reading-focused organizations and charities for a celebratory reception, marking a key moment in the National Year of Reading. It was a great opportunity to connect with partners and reaffirm our shared commitment to encouraging reading across all communities.

鈥�It was amazing to hear the organizers reflect on everything that the National Year of Reading has already achieved in just three months and get a glimpse of the exciting milestones that are yet to come.听听

As a proud partner of the campaign, OUP has some fantastic plans lined up to champion the power of reading throughout the year. I left the reception feeling more inspired than ever to shine a light on all the wonderful work we already do in this area and keep amplifying why reading matters so much!鈥�

Joining key discussions and sharing our expertise

John Campbell, Product Strategy Director in our Academic division, joined a session at the Academic Conference confronting the core challenge facing scholarly communication: how to successfully transition to new models in an environment of shrinking library budgets, shifting institutional priorities, and technological change.

John shared some of the key trends and opportunities we鈥檙e seeing and responding to as AI impacts content delivery channels and traditional business models, as well as how changing researcher discovery and consumption habits are shaping our strategies.

“It was great to be back at London Book Fair representing OUP for a second year at the Academic & Professional Conference discussing fast-moving change in our industry. The conversation focused on the need for dynamic solutions that meet user need wherever research is happening with scholarly publishing values at the forefront; how we support the role of educational institutions and librarians as听trust enablers; and business models where value and outcomes converge for human or machine. The sessions were well-attended and well-covered, and the conference organizers delivered an insightful programme.”

Karen Sambrook, Senior HR Business Partner, joined a session organized by the aimed at sharing advice for those looking to move roles or at the start of their careers. In addition to her own experience, Karen shared what an employer like OUP can offer for early-career applicants to succeed and thrive.

We thank our colleagues, partners, and customers who travelled to join us for another productive and energizing London Book Fair, with so many important discussions taking place across the three days. We look forward to our continuing work together and next year鈥檚 fair.

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This week, Oxford Children’s published exploring how young writers across the UK are using language, drawing on thousands of stories submitted to the BBC 500 Words competition. Released ahead of World Book Day and during the UK鈥檚 National Year of Reading, the findings reveal that, despite technology鈥檚 expanding role, libraries, printed books, and traditional stories continue to spark children鈥檚 imaginations.听听

For over ten years, Oxford Children鈥檚 has partnered with to analyse children鈥檚 writing and understand how their language听and听interests听evolve. Each story听submitted听contributes to the Oxford Children鈥檚 Corpus, one of the world鈥檚 largest databases of children鈥檚 written English.听This year鈥檚 findings respond to ongoing conversations about children鈥檚 reading habits, digital engagement, and the future of literacy, providing a snapshot of the changing ways young people express themselves.听

Our latest analysis examines more than 46,500 stories written by UK children aged 5-11.听听Lexicographers, researchers, and editors from OUP explored emerging vocabulary, cultural references, and thematic trends to understand how children interpret the world around them.听听

Andrea Quincey

Director of Early Years and Primary Publishing

“It’s been fascinating to analyse the brilliant stories children have submitted over the decade and track the creative ways they are using language.”

How children are writing about artificial intelligence

One of the notable shifts in this year’s stories is in how young writers engage with AI, with mentions increasing 50% in the last year. In 2020,听AI appeared mostly in children’s stories in relation to an assistant or robot, and by 2023 it was often associated with a dangerous entity. In 2025, whilst children still express concern, there is an increase in听AI becoming an everyday feature in daily life or an imagine future, with examples of ChatGPT appearing as a character or narrator in stories.

Children also continue to reflect anxieties about screen time.听Doomscrolling appears for the first time in writing, and references to听brain rot, Oxford’s 2024 Word of the Year, jumped from one to 210 in the past year.

How gaming is shaping vocabulary

Gaming and social media are influencing children鈥檚 word choices. Mentions of听dandy, inspired by the Roblox virtual universe, increased by over seven times, while the viral听six-seven trend appears in stories more than 400 times. References to听tablet increased by 33% in the last year.

Libraries continue to inspire young writers

Despite the rise of technology, children鈥檚 fascination with libraries听remains听strong.听Over the听past decade,听mentions of听library听in children鈥檚 writing听have听more than doubled, while听mentions听of听librarian听increased by over 80%.听听

Since 2015, references to听book听have risen听25%,听comic听16%, and听novel 15% in the last year. Most听of听these refer听to听printed books, with听digital formats mentioned听far less鈥攎entions of听kindle听dropped more than 70% over the decade. Traditional stories continued to capture children鈥檚 imagination with听Cinderella听and Snow White in the top ten fictional characters children wrote about.听

Sarah Mears, Programmes Director at Libraries Connected, said:听鈥淲e are so excited to know that children are increasingly mentioning libraries and librarians in their 500 Words stories. Reading sparks children鈥檚 creativity and nurtures their empathy, both crucial life skills.鈥�听听

Celebrating the finalists

The winners of BBC 500 Words will be announced in a special programme with The One Show (BBC One, 7pm GMT) on Friday 6 March 2026, with further broadcasts on CBBC and BBC iPlayer across the weekend. Stories from the 50 finalists will also be available on the , and we have published the BBC 500 Words Winner’s Book, featuring the six winning stories illustrated by OUP’s own artists.

At this year’s grand final at Windsor Castle, six OUP illustrators鈥擪orky Paul, Harriet Muncaster, Paula Bowles, Rochelle Falconer, Ken Wilson-Max, and Leigh Hodgkinson鈥攋oined us to celebrate young writers from across the UK at a reception hosted by Her Majesty The Queen.

You can find out more about the research and read the full report .

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On Saturday 14 February, we marked a major milestone in truly enchanting style with Isadora Moon Day 2026, a nationwide celebration of 10 magical years of Harriet Muncaster’s much-loved half vampire, half fairy heroine.

In this , the celebration also offered a wonderful opportunity to champion reading for pleasure in all its forms. We’re proud to encourage children to read in whatever format excites them most, helping them discover stories that spark imagination and create lasting connections.

Reading can have a transformative impact on young people’s development and wellbeing: it opens minds to new ideas, cultures, and perspectives, and provides joy, motivation, and comfort, especially in uncertain times.

At OUP, we strive to create content for all levels and abilities that encourages reflection and helps every reader feel inspired by what they’re discovering. , with her charm, humour, and heartfelt adventures, continues to do exactly that.

 

The highlight of the celebratory weekend was our birthday event with Kibworth Books at the Sue Townsend Theatre in Leicester.

The 250-capacity event featured a read-along and draw-along with author Harriet Muncaster, audience interaction, and birthday-themed fun, followed by a signing session both at the theatre and later at Kibworth Bookshop.

The event is supported by a wider programme of appearances by Harriet Muncaster over the next few weeks, including the Stepping into Stories Festival with Paper Cat Bookshop in London, a virtual multi-school event with Read Holmfirth Bookshop, and an upcoming appearance at the in Reading on 14 March.

At the heart of the celebration was the publication of the , a beautiful hardback reedition of the first Isadora Moon book, published in 2016. With sprayed edges, a foil cover, bonus activities, and an exclusive new Pink Rabbit short story, the edition is a standout moment in our anniversary programme.

Isadora Moon Day was only the beginning, with many more moments to come throughout the year that will celebrate the 10th anniversary. With its joyful blend of reading, creativity, and celebration, Isadora Moon Day made for a perfect start to this National Year of Reading and an enchanting beginning to a landmark year for the much-loved series.

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This Saturday (24 January) marks UNESCO International Day of Education, a day that celebrates the role of education in promoting peace and development.

This year, has a special focus on the incredible power young people have to drive change and shape the future of learning.

At 糖心VLOG Press, we support lifelong learning for all, from helping children develop the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world to supporting teachers in some of the most remote corners of the world.

As we reflect on Oxford Children’s Word of the Year for 2025, peace, chosen by young people themselves, we鈥檙e reminded of the vital role education and literacy play in helping children understand the world, express their hopes, and build a more peaceful future.

Explore some of our stories from the past year, including how we reach learners and educators across rural Africa, and help to strengthen education for communities worldwide.

Another successful milestone on the Road to Literacy in South Africa

We celebrated a significant expansion of the Road to Literacy campaign in association with AVBOB, in which we announced the next 1,000 recipients of mobile trolley libraries, each stocked with 500 curriculum aligned books in all 11 written languages in South Africa.

Karen Simpson, Managing Director of OUP Southern Africa, said: 鈥淎肠肠别蝉蝉 to books in a learner鈥檚 mother tongue has a profound impact on their ability to grasp foundational concepts, stay engaged in the classroom, and remain in the education system.听We are steadfast on publishing our books in all of South Africa鈥檚 official written languages, and the AVBOB Road to Literacy campaign enables us to place these resources directly in the hands of the learners who need them most.鈥�

Read more about the Road to Literacy

OxfordAQA expands global offer with seven new International GCSEs and A-levels

Reinforcing its commitment to preparing students for success in higher education, the workplace, and beyond, OxfordAQA launched new international qualifications, including Chinese – First Language and Sociology at both International GCSE and International A-level. Each addition has been designed to equip students with both subject knowledge and the critical thinking skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Andrew Coombe, Managing Director for OxfordAQA, said: 鈥淲e want to empower students to think independently, apply their learning, and collaborate effectively. This not only sets them up for success in their exams but also equips them with the skills that universities want to see, ensuring that students are ready for their futures.鈥�

Discover the new qualifications

OUP India establishes 100 libraries for underprivileged children

In 2025, OUP India partnered with the National Book Trust to establish libraries across 100 Anganwadi centres鈥攔ural childcare centres under India’s Integrated Child Development Services鈥攊n Uttar Pradesh. The initiative aims to make reading approachable and exciting, foster a lifelong love for books, and embed reading as a natural part of daily life.

Sukanta Das, Managing Director of OUP India, said: 鈥淲e believe that books have the power to change lives, and our mission has always been to make high-quality learning resources accessible to every child. This collaborative initiative with the National Book Trust India, supported by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, reflects our commitment to promoting literacy and social development. These libraries are more than just collections of books鈥攖hey are gateways to imagination, knowledge, and lifelong learning.鈥�

Read about the initiative

Reaching learners and educators across rural Africa

We spoke with members of our team at OUP Southern Africa to learn more about the work they do to get high-quality learning materials to learners across Africa.

Yolandi Farham, Product Director, shared how we ensure our content is relevant to all learners, wherever they are: “We align our content closely with the local curriculum, and we are intentional about using stories, examples, and imagery that reflect the socio-economic environments learners experience daily. It鈥檚 essential that learners see themselves and their circumstances represented in the content鈥攖hey need to feel seen and understood. At the same time, we incorporate aspirational elements: articles, stories, and visuals that spark curiosity and encourage a love of lifelong learning.”

Find out more

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Recently, our Oxford Revise team worked with expert practitioners from to deliver dynamic, performance-based GCSE revision workshops to bring Shakespeare to life and boost student confidence.

Over 450 schools across England entered a competition to win one of these bespoke workshops, designed to make Shakespeare and revision more accessible. 11 schools were selected as winners and received a tailored workshop, Oxford Revise goodie bags, and study resources.

Becki Bradshaw

Head of Revision and Test Practice

“We are delighted to work with Shakespeare’s Globe to make revision more accessible and bring English Literature set texts to life through these interactive workshops. We know how daunting revision can be, and together with the expert practitioners at Shakespeare’s Globe and Oxford Revise’s three-step approach, we hope that students will be able to sit their mock and future exams with confidence.”

Our award-winning revision guides aim to give learners the knowledge and confidence they need to sit their exams across Key Stage 3, GCSE, and A Levels. To achieve this, we have combined the experience of our subject and revision experts with research-backed cognitive science strategies.

The workshops were built around the three pillars of Oxford Revise: Knowledge, Retrieval, and Practice. Students took part in activities, such as choral pairing and retrieval practice, all aimed at boosting confidence and refining their exam technique.

Led by experts from Shakespeare’s Globe, the sessions explored听Macbeth and听Romeo and Juliet鈥�set texts on the GCSE English Literature syllabus in the UK鈥攖hrough the lens of performance and equipped students with practical strategies to strengthen their revision.

Jo Dovey, English MAT Lead at King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham, said:

鈥淭丑别 Shakespeare’s Globe workshop was an opportunity for pupils to actively engage with the text by considering Shakespeare’s choices through practical activities. Our pupils thoroughly enjoyed the session because it allowed them to explore the text in听a different way听and really think about the impact of Shakespeare鈥檚 use of language and structure.鈥�鈥�听

Charlie Withers, Senior Learning Manager at Shakespeare’s Globe, said:

鈥淲e are proud to work with OUP to deliver these sessions to schools across the UK. We feel this is a powerful combination: our drama-focused approach brings Shakespeare’s plays to life for young people in a way that is truly memorable, while the cognitive science which underpins Oxford Revise provides students with tools to听consolidate听their learning over the long-term. We are delighted with the initial response to these sessions and can’t wait to hear from students and teachers about the long-term impact of this partnership later in the school year.”听

You can learn more about Oxford Revise .

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We have celebrated 30 years of partnership in Vietnam鈥檚 education sector with a landmark achievement: the is now officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET).听

As a department of the University of Oxford, we have worked alongside Vietnam鈥檚 education sector across three decades to advance English language learning and teacher development. Key initiatives include co-developing English textbooks aligned with the 2018 General Education Curriculum and delivering training programmes that have benefited hundreds of educators nationwide.

In 2023, FPT Schools became the first in Vietnam to join the global network of Oxford Quality schools, reflecting shared standards of excellence.

An anniversary event in October brought together officials from MOET, Vice Minister Pham Ngoc Thuong, educators, and valued partners to mark three decades of collaboration and future aspirations.

We also announced 200 test slots for the Oxford Test of English for teachers and lecturers, showing our continuing support for professional development and international certification.听

Richard Grazier, Sales and Marketing Director at OUP, said: 鈥淭his 30-year milestone is a celebration of collaboration and progress. We are especially proud that the Oxford Test of English is now officially recognized by MOET鈥攁 significant achievement that will open new opportunities for teachers and learners across Vietnam. Together, we look forward to shaping the next chapter in English language education.”

Looking ahead, we remain committed to supporting Vietnam鈥檚 educational vision with world-class resources and expertise to continue to empower learners, support teachers, and build a brighter future for English language education in Vietnam.

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Leading figures in school education gathered for our School Leaders鈥� Conference in Pakistan, hosted across Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad in mid-October.

85 school representatives听in Karachi, 105 in Lahore, and 127 in Islamabad participated in an engaging day of presentations and discussions.听听

The School Leaders鈥� Conference aims to provide a space for educational leaders to discuss current aims, empower learners, and make a positive impact on their learning journey. During a transitional time in education, both in Pakistan and the wider world, the conference focused on overcoming constraints that have previously held back the progress that leaders wish to bring about in Pakistan鈥檚 schools.听

As attendees deliberated on education in Pakistan with regards to the evolution of education across the world, it became apparent that opportunities are as strong as the challenges faced by schools.

Keynote speeches covered a range of topics including educational achievement and attainment, gender parity, assessment frameworks, and the need to focus on well-defined goals. The presentations focused on defining priorities for school leaders that would have the strongest impact on learners through empowerment.

During a round-table discussion, attendees were asked to identify their priorities and come up with solution-focused goals, with many sharing their views with the audience. Realities and constraints surfaced from the presentations as school leaders recognized common patterns in their experiences of managing and mentoring teachers and empowering learners. Many emphasized the role of textbooks and the pedagogical expertise of teachers during the transition away from outdated methods and mindsets.

In his welcome address, Arshad Saeed Husain, Managing Director of 糖心VLOG Press Pakistan, spoke about our role in pushing the boundaries in education and research over the last 500 years and our commitment to publish the highest-quality academic and educational resources and research around the globe. He encouraged participants to engage in narratives that can enable strategic development in outcome-based education.

From the much-needed shift from teacher-centred to student-centred teaching, from print to blended learning, enabling access to technology, exploring the possibilities of AI, and revisiting assessment frameworks, Arshad spoke about how implementation of sustainable teaching and learning practices are at the forefront of efforts to empower learners. He explained that Pakistan鈥檚 socio-economic realities demand a system that bridges the inequality gap, where AI can bring cognitive assistance, and where students can access technology that will empower them to learn more.

The quality of textbooks and curriculum design also became a focus point as school leaders recognized the need to upgrade pedagogical practices so that students can understand and develop the skills that will be needed in the future.

Dr Penelope Woolf, our Director of Impact and Learning Design, explained the learning design principles that are used to design and develop content for our resources, in keeping with global frameworks, evidence-informed research, and teaching best practice. Dr Woolf鈥檚 presentation on impact outlined how educational success is measured and the factors that determine how holistic achievement becomes embedded in successful educational systems.

Our School Leaders鈥� Conference enabled attendees from across the country to discuss and define priorities that will empower learners and inspire progress. We look forward to hosting future conferences with school leaders across Pakistan.

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