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Academics to 'hack' an open textbook

Academics to 'hack' an open textbook

This weekend, academics from New Zealand and Australia will collaboratively write – or hack - an open textbook.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2013

Open access policy a first for university

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Open access policy a first for university

Research data, teaching materials and public records from Lincoln University will soon be open and freely accessible on the web.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2013

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Starling open-sources AI memory standard for organisations

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Starling open-sources AI memory standard for organisations

The free standard aims to give firms control of AI memory as Starling positions repository governance as central to sovereignty debates.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026

Lincoln University joins open education network

Lincoln University joins open education network

Lincoln University yesterday announced its membership of the Open Education Resource university network (OERu).

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2013

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Elon University guide urges human wisdom in AI age

Elon University guide urges human wisdom in AI age

Free guidance for students and lecturers now stresses critical thinking, ethics and creativity as universities grapple with generative AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026