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Students face hours-long Clearing waits as tech gap widens
EduTech

Students face hours-long Clearing waits as tech gap widens

Thousands of UK students faced hours-long waits on Clearing phone lines after A-level results, as tech gaps worsened access to university places.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
A-level STEM surge boosts hopes for UK's net-zero & digital goals
EduTech

A-level STEM surge boosts hopes for UK's net-zero & digital goals

UK A-level results show a surge in STEM subjects, boosting hopes for skilled workers to meet net-zero and digital economy goals by 2050.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Xantaro joins Jisc framework to boost UK education networks
EduTech

Xantaro joins Jisc framework to boost UK education networks

Xantaro joins Jisc Network Solutions Framework, enhancing UK education and research institutions' access to next-generation digital infrastructure solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Higher education stories

Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz to drive strategic partnerships growth
EduTech

Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz to drive strategic partnerships growth

Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz as VP of Strategic Partnerships to boost growth across critical sectors with her 20+ years experience in security and AI.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Workday unveils new AI agents for HR & finance to drive results
EduTech

Workday unveils new AI agents for HR & finance to drive results

Workday launches new AI agents embedded in HR and finance workflows to boost efficiency and deliver measurable business results by 2026.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Cybersecurity education expands as universities target workforce gap
EduTech

Cybersecurity education expands as universities target workforce gap

Universities worldwide are expanding cybersecurity courses to tackle a growing workforce shortage amid rising cyberattacks on educational institutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Education sector improves against ransomware but IT staff suffer
EduTech

Education sector improves against ransomware but IT staff suffer

Education institutions have improved ransomware defences and reduced costs, but IT staff face high anxiety and burnout amid growing AI-driven cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Turnitin updates tool to detect AI-bypassed & humanised text
EduTech

Turnitin updates tool to detect AI-bypassed & humanised text

Turnitin updates its AI detection tool to identify text altered by AI bypassers and humanisers, aiding educators in upholding academic integrity.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Adobe's Scott King reveals how AI is driving speed and personalisation
EduTech

Exclusive: Adobe's Scott King reveals how AI is driving speed and personalisation

Marketers are harnessing AI and workflow tools to rapidly deliver personalised content, boosting agility amid soaring demand for faster, tailored campaigns.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Anchora marks Asia-Pacific growth with La Trobe University win
EduTech

Anchora marks Asia-Pacific growth with La Trobe University win

Anchora celebrates its fourth anniversary with a major win at La Trobe University, boosting its digital transformation footprint across the Asia-Pacific region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
AWS unveils new AI tools, education data deals & USD $100m boost
EduTech

AWS unveils new AI tools, education data deals & USD $100m boost

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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Higher education stories

SPU & RevisionSuccess lead AI workshop for student innovation
EduTech

SPU & RevisionSuccess lead AI workshop for student innovation

Sripatum University and RevisionSuccess hosted a workshop showing 200+ students how AI can enhance education and boost entrepreneurial skills in Thailand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
UNiDAYS & Instagram launch verified banners for US students
EduTech

UNiDAYS & Instagram launch verified banners for US students

UNiDAYS and Instagram have partnered to launch verified school banners on profiles for 18 million US college students, enhancing trusted connections online.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
RevisionSuccess & Chulalongkorn University drive AI learning
EduTech

RevisionSuccess & Chulalongkorn University drive AI learning

RevisionSuccess has partnered with Chulalongkorn University to introduce AI-powered learning, engaging over 125 pharmaceutical students in a transformative workshop.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn path for school leavers
EduTech

WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn path for school leavers

WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn, a paid four-year pathway blending software engineering work with a computer science degree.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Monash unveils Australia's first AI supercomputer for research
EduTech

Monash unveils Australia's first AI supercomputer for research

Monash University is set to launch MAVERIC, Australia's first AI supercomputer for research, advancing AI innovation with NVIDIA, Dell, and CDC Data Centres.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Charles Darwin University unveils high-tech education and community hub
EduTech

Charles Darwin University unveils high-tech education and community hub

Charles Darwin University has launched a high-tech Education and Community Precinct in Darwin, featuring advanced AV systems to boost learning and collaboration.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025