A quick look at the latest product releases, key events, professional development opportunities, and resources for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) educators and administrators using Instructure products.
We’re still buzzing from CanvasCon EMEA in Oslo! Following the event, learning leaders joined us for a deep-dive Discovery Session on smarter course setup, content transformation, accessibility checks, AI‑guided experiences, and clearer release communications.
As of January 17, the performance upgrades for SpeedGrader are officially available for everyone. You’ll notice faster load times and better stability in large courses, all with the same UI you already know. It’s a smoother experience with zero retraining needed!
Join us on February 11, 2026, for our webinar with Jisc to see why Canvas remains the heart of the UK’s digital learning ecosystem.
Technical & Training Highlights
- Parchment Digital Badges: Reflecting on a massive 2025, Canvas Credentials has officially evolved into Parchment Digital Badges with new Skills Hub features and Open Badges 3.0 support.
- PageView History API: Now in Beta! Developers can now access up to 12 months of historical page view data, making long-term analytics easier than ever.
- On-Demand Learning: Our Q4 updates are live! Dive into new courses like IgniteAI in Action and Canvas Portfolios Unlocked.
Empowering Student Success: Data-Driven Impact
We’re seeing record-breaking results from institutions using Intelligent Insights to drive proactive support:
- Context Library: "Ask Your Data" now lets admins upload specific institutional policies and documents. This ensures your AI-driven insights are tailored to your school’s unique rules—no extra prompting required.
- Belmont University Discovery: See how a 1:1 discovery session with Belmont University is shaping the future of AI in course design and authentic assessment models.
- Bifröst University (Iceland): Reduced their dropout rate from 24% to just 8% by using Intelligent Insights to identify disengaged learners early.
- University of Birmingham: Now identifying disengaged learners within just nine days, scaling personalized support for 42,000 students.
Explore the Full Newsletter and Join the Conversation: Read the full January 2026 EMEA Newsletter.
Let’s continue shaping the future of digital learning together!
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