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AcademyEX celebrates diversity in landmark New Zealand graduation
4 days ago
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learning
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New Zealand's academyEX celebrates the graduation of a 100-strong, diverse cohort, endorsing its successful learning model.
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Google & Malaysia unite for AI development & public service advances
Last week
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ai
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data analytics
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cybersecurity
Google pairs up with the Malaysian Government to launch two major projects aimed at fostering AI skills among the youth and enhancing public service using cutting-edge cloud tools, aligning with the MADANI Economy Framework.
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Macquarie University pioneers use of TechnologyOne's SaaS Solution
Last week
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saas
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digital transformation
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higher education
Macquarie University is the first in Australia to successfully transition to TechnologyOne's SaaS Timetabling and Scheduling solution, modernising its operational management to enhance student services.
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AI & student feedback focus at London education conference
Last week
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ai
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higher education
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london
The annual Student Voices in Higher Education Conference explores AI's influence on student feedback and institutional success at BMA House,.
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IWD 2024: Boosting inclusion measures to change perceptions of STEM
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ai
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higher education
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netapp
NetApp champions gender diversity in the tech sector through its Sales, Support, and Services (S3) Academy, advancing inclusion and changing perceptions of STEM careers for women.
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IWD 2024: You don’t need to be a techie to work in tech
This month
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women in technology
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workplace
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higher education
Underrepresentation persists in the tech sector, with alternative, non-techie routes into the industry being key for greater female inclusion, as per PWC survey.
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IWD 2024: International Women's Day 2024: Realising your own potential
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edutech
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higher education
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women in technology
The edtech industry continues to evolve as a promising avenue for women to realise their full potential through various roles.
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UK students call for faster AI tool adoption in universities
This month
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higher education
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canada
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nz
Two-thirds of students believe their universities are too slow to adopt AI learning tools, signalling a sizeable need gap, according to a new survey.
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Workday announces fiscal results & plans to buy HiredScore
This month
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hospitality
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higher education
Workday reports 17% YoY fiscal growth and outlines plans to acquire AI-backed talent orchestration firm, HiredScore, to enhance its CFO solutions portfolio.
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Singapore's Geniebook recognised in top 150 digital learning companies
Last month
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edutech
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e-learning
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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.
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Trustwave reveals cybersecurity threats targeting education sector
Last month
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edutech
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higher education
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privacy
Cybersecurity firm Trustwave has revealed unique threats facing the education sector in their latest analysis, 2024 Education Threat Landscape, offering key strategies for building cybersecurity resilience.
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Skills for Life initiative sparks renewed interest in vocational paths
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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edutech
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it training
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radio
The nationwide initiative, Skills for Life, promotes technical qualifications, skills training and business growth via a dynamic mass-media campaign.
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Businesses battle inflation, delaying tech investments
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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edutech
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bi
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big data
Inflation leads to Australian firms postponing tech investments as 90% grapple with deteriorating cash flows, says Endava study.
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The shifting security perimeter in higher education
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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edutech
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cloud services
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cybersecurity
Shifting the security perimeter from places and platforms to people marks a significant evolution in strategy.
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Perfekt & BeyondTrust strengthen cybersecurity partnership in Australia
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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edutech
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perfekt
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higher education
Perfekt and BeyondTrust, top cybersecurity companies, strengthen their six-year strategic partnership in Australian market.
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UK academia divided over role & ethics of AI technologies
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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edutech
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lms
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higher education
A stark divide has emerged in UK universities surrounding the ethics and role of AI technologies in higher education settings.
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Glasgow Caledonian University employs CyberArk for identity security
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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edutech
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pam
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physical security
Glasgow Caledonian University teams up with CyberArk for robust identity security amid increased cyber attack risks.
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TechnologyOne marks era end for 'on-prem' in higher education sector
Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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edutech
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saas
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higher education
TechnologyOne declares the end of the 'on-prem' era as all customers transition to SaaS, boosting productivity and staff retention in higher education.
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What should UK universities do to keep hold of their supercomputer brains?
Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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edutech
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hpc
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servers
HPC staff working in research and education often possess a unique set of skills and experiences that make them highly sought after in the corporate world.
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Workday recognised again as Leader in Cloud HCM for 8th year
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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edutech
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payroll systems
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hcm
Workday, Inc. holds its position as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM for the eighth year in a row.
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Apptio and Protiviti partner to control cloud infrastructure spending
Mon, 9th Oct 2023
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edutech
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telecommunications
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collaboration
Apptio partners with Protiviti Australia to help local enterprises control their cloud infrastructure spending amid economic challenges.
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Tech industry's skills gap & bias towards top universities limiting diversity
Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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edutech
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it training
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higher education
A 'Diversity in Tech' report indicates a skills gap and bias towards top universities limits tech industry diversity.
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UK universities draw up guiding principles on AI literacy
Thu, 6th Jul 2023
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edutech
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ai
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chatgpt
UK universities have announced they are drawing up a set of guiding principles to ensure that students and staff are AI literate.
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University of Tasmania joins Fortinet Academic Partner Program
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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edutech
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breach prevention
The University of Tasmania is the 498th education institution globally that has implemented the Fortinet Academic Partner Program, and the 16th in Australia.