Recognizing the 2025 International Day of Education

education • January 22, 2025

On January 24, we join the global community in celebrating the International Day of Education. This day is a reminder that education plays a key role in promoting peace, equality, and global progress.

Education’s role in preserving human agency

Our lives are rapidly changing thanks to innovative technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and automation. These fields are reshaping industries, societies, and economies.

This year’s International Day of Education focuses on "AI and education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation." As AI becomes more advanced, the differences between human intentions and machine decisions often become less clear. This raises questions about how we can preserve human values when using AI systems.

Education is the key to understanding what AI is and how it works while keeping control over how it is used.

The importance of AI studies

By studying AI, you can gain the knowledge and skills to:

• Understand and control AI to make daily tasks easier, work faster, and make better decisions
• Learn how to fix unfairness in AI and avoid bias so it treats everyone equally
• Set boundaries for how AI should be used, making sure it respects human values and ethical standards

Canada’s educational institutions are at the forefront of AI research, offering innovative programs that will prepare the next generation.

Canada's offerings

There are multiple innovative programs offered by Canadian colleges and universities. Visit our list of over 150 AI programs offered in Canada focusing on the following fields:

• AI/Machine learning
• Computer science
• Data analytics
• Engineering

These programs also focus on emerging Canadian industries, expected to see significant employment growth in the future:

• Digital technologies
• Agri-food enabling technologies
• Advanced manufacturing
• Artificial intelligence for supply chain resilience
• Ocean technologies

Shape the future with EduCanada

As we celebrate this year’s International Day of Education, consider your contribution to building a better future. By studying AI in Canada, you can ensure that we apply the transformative potential of this technology in a responsible way that preserves our human agency.

To learn more:

• Study artificial intelligence in Canada
• Study agriculture technology
• Study in Digital Technologies
• Study in the Ocean industry (video)
• Study in Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing (video)