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AcademyEX invests in BSI Learning to advance EdTech in Aus
EduTech

AcademyEX invests in BSI Learning to advance EdTech in Aus

AcademyEX has strategically invested in BSI Learning to strengthen its presence in Australia's EdTech sector, aiming to redefine vocational education.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
D2L launches Creator+ with H5P for educators' toolkit
EduTech

D2L launches Creator+ with H5P for educators' toolkit

D2L has launched Creator+, featuring H5P integration, offering tools for personalised learning and advanced analytics for educators.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
CareerVillage enhances platform with New Relic observability tools
EduTech

CareerVillage enhances platform with New Relic observability tools

CareerVillage standardises its observability with New Relic, reducing page load times by 67% and boosting engineering productivity by 133%, supporting over seven million users.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
AI & practical strategies set to transform science education
EduTech

AI & practical strategies set to transform science education

Education experts Kelly Hollis and Shane Smith predict AI and immersive tech will transform science classrooms by 2025, making learning more engaging and personalised.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Learnosity launches AI Labs, creating 20 new tech roles
EduTech

Learnosity launches AI Labs, creating 20 new tech roles

Learnosity launches AI Labs, creating 20 new R&D roles for driving AI innovation in edtech; CEO Cooney pledges to democratise advanced technology for educators.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
NextWork raises $2.3m to upskill displaced workers
EduTech

NextWork raises $2.3m to upskill displaced workers

NextWork, an EdTech startup, offers a unique adaptive platform for quick upskilling, starting with a free AWS Certification course.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
EdTech set to transform education across Asia, says UNESCO
EduTech

EdTech set to transform education across Asia, says UNESCO

HP and Cambridge launch fellowship to empower Asian education leaders to strategically utilise EdTech, addressing key educational challenges and improving access, relevance, and quality.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Touchable Earth wins at Kids Judge Bett 2024 event
Artificial Intelligence

Touchable Earth wins at Kids Judge Bett 2024 event

Touchable Earth, an Auckland-based company, earns top honours from Kids Judge Bett at world's largest EdTech event, Bett UK, for promoting global citizenship and geography in a unique app format.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
STX Next integrates AI into services, appoints Head of AI
Digital Transformation

STX Next integrates AI into services, appoints Head of AI

STX Next intensifies expansion plans by integrating Artificial Intelligence into its services, following the recent appointment of a Head of AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

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UK must enhance IT skills to rival Europe's salary levels
Artificial Intelligence

UK must enhance IT skills to rival Europe's salary levels

The UK's IT sector must enhance skills and salaries to compete with Europe, as a new report reveals stark discrepancies in earnings and competencies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Samsung Singapore partners to boost AI in education
EduTech

Samsung Singapore partners to boost AI in education

Samsung Electronics Singapore has partnered with Challenger Technologies, Geniebook, and TeachingTutor.ai to enhance AI-powered digital classroom experiences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Nov 2024
UK workforce lacks training in AI tools, study reveals
EdTech

UK workforce lacks training in AI tools, study reveals

Research by GoodHabitz reveals one in five UK employees lack sufficient AI training, highlighting a critical need for upskilling in the workforce.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
GoodHabitz strengthens leadership with key appointments
Human Capital Management

GoodHabitz strengthens leadership with key appointments

GoodHabitz has appointed Chris Chen as Chief Technology Officer and Sandrien Boogaard as HR Director, emphasising the fusion of technology and people.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
PPDS expands Philips display manufacturing operations to India
EduTech

PPDS expands Philips display manufacturing operations to India

PPDS, the exclusive provider of Philips displays, expands into India, aiming to boost local employment and align with the Make in India initiative.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
IWD 2024: International Women's Day 2024: Realising your own potential
EduTech

IWD 2024: International Women's Day 2024: Realising your own potential

The edtech industry continues to evolve as a promising avenue for women to realise their full potential through various roles.

By Rachel Maxwell • 10 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Inspiring the next generation of leaders through well-being
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: Inspiring the next generation of leaders through well-being

Edtech advancing inclusivity and well-being in classrooms, fostering female leadership as International Women's Day 2024 focuses on 'Inspire Inclusion' theme.

By Laura Tristram • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Singapore's Geniebook recognised in top 150 digital learning companies
EduTech

Singapore's Geniebook recognised in top 150 digital learning companies

Singapore-based EdTech company, Geniebook, has been recognised in the GSV 150: Top Growth Companies in Digital Learning and Workforce Skills 2024, being the only entity from Southeast Asia to make the list.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024