The world is not being taken over by AI, but by people who know how to use it. Despite its widespread adoption, most enterprise teams remain disconnected from AI’s potential because training rarely meets them where they are. Empowering the workforce with practical AI fluency and confidence is crucial because the balance of human and machine potential defines the future of work. Mindstone is at the forefront of helping enterprises stay relevant and productive in the age of AI by teaching employees how to master it. Embedding human-centric AI literacy into the flow of work makes it practical and actionable in daily tasks. It allows organizations to safeguard their relevance and unlock new productivity levels. Mindstone achieves this mission with practical AI upskilling programs designed for real-world impact. Practical AI skills obtained through these programs immediately boost employees’ problem-solving abilities. Science-backed learning techniques with real-world content designed for teams and individuals build critical thinking and fluency. The result is a future-ready workforce grounded in practical knowledge and confident in applying AI where it matters most. Its hallmark is contextualized learning tailored to each individual’s roles and responsibilities, making the experience personal and immediately applicable. It adapts to the user’s job to break down complex tasks to unlock deeper insights. Structured scaffolding, starting with simple concepts and building complexity step by step, ensures logical progression and deep understanding. “We help enterprises and individuals unlock real productivity gains by helping them shift how they think about work and learn to integrate AI into their daily workflows,” says Joshua Wohle, CEO and co-founder. Participants save an average of 5.5 hours per week immediately after completing Mindstone’s immersive 10h program. Within four weeks, AI usage across participating companies typically doubles, reflecting a clear shift in behavior.

Top School Co-Curricular Management Platform in Europe 2025

Do we still have basketball practice in the sports hall, or has netball taken that slot now?” “No clue. I just found out Year 9’s rugby got moved—again.” Two teachers compared schedules in the staffroom, already a step behind the week’s co-curricular changes. Between rescheduled matches and overlapping rehearsals, organising activities often felt like a constant game of catch-up. Teachers managed it even when the tools didn’t make it easy. Behind every club, match, or rehearsal was a quiet scramble to keep things running. And while students enjoyed the outcomes, staff carried the load. The need of the hour is a solution created by people who know school life firsthand and are committed to truly supporting it. SOCS is that solution. It is a platform that offers a fully integrated suite of cloud-based tools for managing sports, co-curricular activities, music scheduling, transport logistics, calendar coordination, and even event live-streaming via SOCS TV. Designed specifically for schools, it enables them to manage all aspects of co-curricular life in one place. From real-time attendance tracking and automated registration workflows to personalised calendars and safeguarding alerts, SOCS reduces administrative burdens and improves coordination, helping schools deliver a more engaging and accountable co-curricular experience. “What we bring to a school is structure, clarity, and control to an area that’s very complex, time-consuming, and quite emotional,” says James Kershaw-Naylor, Director. One Platform, Many Solutions SOCS simplifies life for students, educators, and parents alike by centralizing everything schools need to run activities beyond the classroom, including sports teams, after-school clubs, music lessons, performances, competitions, and more. The platform eliminates timetable clashes and prevents overscheduling by ensuring students have a balanced participation load. Through automated registration and real-time tracking, schools can monitor where every student is meant to be, and where they actually are, which is critical for safeguarding and pastoral care..

Online Exam Proctoring Platform

Over the years, online education has been gaining significant traction, specifically in developing countries, owing to its accessibility, flexibility, and affordability. Although there is a remarkable growth of e-learning in these regions, there are many limiting factors that are yet to be addressed. One of the prominent issues that universities and schools face is supervising during an online assessment. They are looking for ways to track student behaviours and patterns for evaluations as well as online evaluations. In this process, they invest a lot of time and money in bringing people to the testing location and coordinating an examination, which contradicts the nature of the online programs. Even though there are plenty of proctoring solutions available in the market, most of them are too expensive, unscalable, and their implementation is a nightmare. Besides, deploying a system for users in their native language for a certain geographic region is another hurdle that universities have to overcome. Well, not anymore. SUMADITM by Laureate Education Inc., a promising online education solution provider, has come up with a high-quality, affordable, AI-powered remote proctoring platform, which allows education institutions to conduct online assessments for students anywhere in the world. “Our ultimate vision is to promote online education to every corner of the world. We use advanced technologies to develop robust proctoring and learning management systems in order to deliver most value at the cheapest cost,” states Raúl Rivera, Executive Director and Founder of SUMADITM.

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The Rise of Hands-On AI Education in Europe

The European education sector is transforming with practical AI skills platforms, emphasising hands-on learning to bridge the gap between theory and industry demands, enhancing workforce competitiveness.

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The Strategic Role of Co-Curricular Platforms in European Schools

Co-curricular activities in Europe are evolving from logistical management to strategic platforms, enhancing student engagement, personalising educational journeys, and fostering inclusive school cultures through data-driven insights.

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EDITORIAL

Digital Platforms Redefining European Education

One of Europe’s most profound technological shifts is reshaping Europe’s education sector. For the first time, digital platforms are becoming central to how students learn, how schools manage holistic development and how institutions safeguard assessment integrity. This change is driven by the need to prepare citizens for an AI-driven economy while keeping education credible and inclusive. Practical AI skills platforms are moving beyond theory to focus on workplaceready applications. Supported by EU initiatives such as the Digital Europe Programme, they integrate coding, ethics and sector-specific use cases into training. School co-curricular management platforms are helping institutions capture the value of student life outside the classroom. By digitising activities such as sports, arts and volunteering, they create a clear record of participation that supports university admissions and employability. Online exam proctoring platforms have matured into secure, trusted systems that go well beyond their pandemic origins. Combining AI monitoring with human oversight allows universities and certification bodies to scale remote assessment without sacrificing fairness. Market projections reflect this momentum. Europe’s AI skills training market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20 to 25 percent through 2030. The co-curricular and curriculum management software market is forecast to expand by a 15.5 percent CAGR through 2033. The online exam proctoring market is projected to grow at a 17 percent CAGR between 2025 and 2034. This edition highlights leaders and organisations driving Europe’s education transformation. Chris Winter, Director of Online Business Development at Coventry University Online, shares how emerging technologies and AI reshape higher education, emphasising the support structures that empower educators to turn innovation into effective practice. Dr. Orna O’Brien, Director at University College Dublin, reflects on her international career and her strategies to embed inclusivity, student engagement and cross-campus collaboration into global programs. We also spotlight Mindstone, an enterprise-focused platform that equips professionals with practical AI fluency. Led by CEO and Co-Founder Joshua Wohle, Mindstone delivers hands-on upskilling programs that integrate AI into daily workflows. We hope these perspectives help educators, technology providers and policymakers navigate Europe’s digital transformation in education and plan confidently for the future.