: The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation received numerous entries in October 2018 for its competition titled "Root out Racism".

: The Jamaica Information Service held an essay contest with a deadline of October 28, centered on Jamaica's culture and growth. Notable Individual Essays and Discussions

: A collection of essays focused on the history of the National Health Service (NHS) reform was released on October 15, 2018. Competitions and Deadlines

: South African students submitted entries on the theme "Standards and the Fourth Industrial Revolution" by the October 3 deadline.