Higher education stories - Page 3
Gigamon honours global partners for deep observability
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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edutech
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon has named top global partners across regions and alliances, spotlighting deep observability as a pillar of hybrid cloud security.
Skillsoft pairs with edX to link academic & job skills
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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edutech
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e-learning
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hcm
Skillsoft and edX team up to plug university-led courses into Percipio, tying academic learning to workforce skills shaped by AI.
British Army backs new three-year drone engineering degree
Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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edutech
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robots
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drones
The British Army is backing a fast-track drone engineering degree at NMITE to train specialists in autonomous military and civilian systems.
Proofpoint warns of surge in Microsoft device code phishing
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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edutech
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mfa
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cloud security
Proofpoint flags a sharp rise in Microsoft 365 account takeovers via device code phishing, hitting firms from finance to government.
Skillsoft links edX courses to corporate AI skills
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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e-learning
Skillsoft links edX's university courses to its AI-focused learning platform, tying academic credentials more tightly to corporate skills needs.
Apollo3D unveils guided virtual tours with analytics
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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edutech
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Yorkshire's Apollo3D launches Infinity Virtual Tours, turning Matterport scans into guided, data-rich journeys for retail, venues and estates teams.
Autodesk expands free access to pro software for 150m global learners
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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edutech
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ai
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visual effects
Autodesk now offers free professional software to over 150 million students worldwide, boosting skills in design, engineering, and AI to tackle talent shortages.
Elvee launches AI to help colleges cut student dropout rates
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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edutech
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hcm
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ai
Elvee launches AI platform to help universities cut student dropout rates by identifying at-risk students early and recommending tailored support.
How the University of Miami is halving VR development time - No coding required
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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edutech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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higher education
The University of Miami slashes virtual reality development time by over half using a no-code toolkit that simplifies creating immersive learning simulations.
Beyond Bloom: Why transformation, not creation, represents the peak of learning in the AI era
Sat, 15th Nov 2025
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edutech
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genai
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ai
In the AI era, learning's peak shifts from creation to transformation, emphasising deeper understanding and meaningful impact beyond mere production.
Fix Your Content Day urges universities to boost accessibility
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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edutech
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higher education
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universities
Anthology's Fix Your Content Day challenges universities worldwide to improve digital course accessibility in preparation for new US regulations on inclusive education.
DDoS attacks hit record peaks as bots & automation escalate
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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edutech
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firewalls
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network security
DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.
Siemens wins ABET nod for digital industry microcredential pilot
Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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edutech
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devops
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digital transformation
Siemens' Expedite - Skills for Industry microcredential has earned ABET recognition, setting a new standard in digital industry workforce development.
Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz to drive strategic partnerships growth
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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edutech
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz as VP of Strategic Partnerships to boost growth across critical sectors with her 20+ years experience in security and AI.
Cybersecurity education expands as universities target workforce gap
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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edutech
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ransomware
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data science
Universities worldwide are expanding cybersecurity courses to tackle a growing workforce shortage amid rising cyberattacks on educational institutions.
Education sector improves against ransomware but IT staff suffer
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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edutech
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ransomware
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encryption
Education institutions have improved ransomware defences and reduced costs, but IT staff face high anxiety and burnout amid growing AI-driven cyber threats.
UNiDAYS & Instagram launch verified banners for US students
Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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edutech
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instagram
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social media
UNiDAYS and Instagram have partnered to launch verified school banners on profiles for 18 million US college students, enhancing trusted connections online.
Turnitin updates tool to detect AI-bypassed & humanised text
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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edutech
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data privacy
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ai
Turnitin updates its AI detection tool to identify text altered by AI bypassers and humanisers, aiding educators in upholding academic integrity.
AWS unveils new AI tools, education data deals & USD $100m boost
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
AWS announces new AI tools, a USD $100m boost, and education data deals, including Macquarie University's shift to AWS cloud for 40,000 students.
Turnitin launches Clarity to boost academic integrity with AI
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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edutech
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genai
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ai
Turnitin launches Clarity to enhance academic integrity and guide responsible AI use in education with a new integrated writing and feedback platform.