Tertiary education stories
University of Sydney swaps ageing plastic cards for tap-and-go digital IDs, transforming access, security and sustainability across campus.
Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.
Milestone Systems has rehired Mike Metcalfe to lead key South Pacific accounts, driving video intelligence growth in New Zealand and Australia.
TechnologyOne launches Guide, an AI assistant to streamline council services and student support across Australia and New Zealand.
academyEX appoints Glenn Elith as its first Group Chief Executive to drive trans-Tasman growth in AI-focused tertiary education.
ICS.AI unveils a national higher education AI model giving UK students free access to campus tools in a bid to close the AI skills gap.
UA92 partners with Fujitsu to spotlight gender gaps and galvanise male allyship in boosting women's leadership across business and academia.
Women in tech are more visible and ambitious than ever, but unequal capital, fragmented support and poor data still block true equality.
BC's auditor general has endorsed BCIT's cybersecurity governance, finding a strong, risk-based framework and no need for improvements.
Singapore's young people are the world's most ready to use AI in work, study and daily life, topping a 120-country digital readiness study.
PebblePad acquires student portal myday in its first NorthEdge-backed deal, creating an edtech group serving over 200 institutions globally.
Emerging engineering institution NMITE names Richard Lillington as its first Head of Learning and Teaching to drive academic growth.
Xero founder Rod Drury has been made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and technology.
AI could boost New Zealand's productivity by NZD $108 billion by 2038, doubling current rates through improved skills, infrastructure, and public sector digitisation.
Tribes Digital has won a grant from Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub to enhance its AI vetting tool DevCheck with University of Manchester support.
Thousands of UK students faced hours-long waits on Clearing phone lines after A-level results, as tech gaps worsened access to university places.
Rokt has donated AUD $250,000 to UNSW Sydney to fund scholarships for tech students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with UNSW matching the gift.
Swansea University, Airbus Endeavr Wales and Novel partner to embed cybersecurity at design stage, boosting resilience and job growth in UK aerospace sector.
ICS.AI appoints Dr Crispin Bloomfield to lead UK education AI, aiming to enhance student engagement and operational efficiency across institutions.
UK tech firms are shifting hiring from prestigious universities to focusing on graduates' practical skills to fill growing technical and soft skill gaps.