Global Learning Case Competition 2025:
Digital Equity in Global Education Access
The University of Toronto is thrilled to host the fifth annual virtual Global Learning Case Competition from February 18–20, 2025. This year’s theme, Digital Equity in Global Education Access, invites students to collaborate and develop innovative, sustainable solutions to one of the most pressing challenges in global learning today.
Over two days, you’ll work virtually with a team of four students to brainstorm ideas and craft impactful solutions. On the third day, teams will present their concepts to a panel of judges, and the top three teams will receive special recognition.
Register NOW for this dynamic event and showcase your creativity and problem-solving skills on a global stage!
- Engaging Guest Speakers
Gain valuable insights and inspiration from industry experts and thought leaders. - Structured Support
Benefit from a well-guided framework and resources to help your team succeed - Exclusive Opportunity for Winning Teams
Top groups will be rewarded with the opportunity to bring their ideas to life, supported by InnovED, U of T’s accelerator from OIES.
Registration for 2025 is now open.
Curious about past competitions?
Check out the questions and winners from the 2024 competition for inspiration and insights!
Question:
What is one innovative way that artificial intelligence (AI) can be used for positive social change in your discipline(s) or communities?
Sub questions:
Is the target community/audience clear? /5
Does the solution address some of the challenges and biases that are inherent within existing artificial intelligence (AI) tools? /5
Does the solution consider how it impacts folks often underrepresented in technological innovations, including, but not limited to Black, Indigenous, low-income and people with disabilities? /5
Is the solution creative and innovative? /5
Is the solution implementable? /5
2024 Winning Teams
2nd Place
Team 12
AISRA AI Student Rights Assistant
1st Place
Team 27
Transforming Trauma
3rd Place
Team 58
Career Lab
People’s Choice Winner
Team 3
EDUMATE
2024 Winning Solution:
Transforming Trauma
2024 Schedule
| 9:30AM EST | Welcome and Opening Remarks by Mahvish Wesley, Director, Learning and Safety Abroad, Centre for International Experience, University of Toronto |
| 9:45AM EST | Schedule Overview and Program Introduction |
| 10:00AM EST | Keynote Address by Dr. Ayorkor Korsah, Senior Lecturer, Computer Science and Robotics, Ashesi University |
| 10:45AM EST | BREAK |
| 11:00AM EST | Ideation with Empathy, Kayla Sousa, Programs Lead, ICUBE, University of Toronto Mississauga |
| 11:30AM EST | Working in Teams, Yaseen Ali, Learning Strategist, Academic Success, University of Toronto |
| 12PM EST | Question Announcement, Team Breakout & Begin Solution Work |
| 9AM – 5PM EST | Structured Check-ins with GLCC Advisors |
| Ongoing | Solution Work in Teams |
| 10AM EST | Solution Presentations Submission (max. 5 mins each) |
| 11:30AM – 12:30PM EST | Identifying and Communicating Transferable Skills for a Job Search, Saddiya Rose, Career Education and Exploration, University of St. George |
| 4PM EST | Winners Announced! |
