Student experience stories

University of Leeds teams with Oakland Everything Data to build a ‘single version of the student’ and embed data in decisions campus-wide.

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.

University of Nottingham Malaysia debuts NOVA AI assistant to give round-the-clock course and admissions guidance to global applicants.

University of York selects Workday to replace dozens of legacy HR and finance systems with a single AI-driven cloud platform.

academyEX appoints Glenn Elith as its first Group Chief Executive to drive trans-Tasman growth in AI-focused tertiary education.

Ayrshire College partners with Acumen Cyber and HEFESTIS to enhance cyber defences and offer students hands-on security experience in a live environment.

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

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

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.

The University of Melbourne cuts IT costs and avoids forced upgrades by adopting Rimini Street support for its customised Oracle ERP systems, boosting digital services.

The University of Warwick hosted Microsoft and Russell Group leaders to discuss embedding AI in higher education, focusing on collaboration, ethics, and future skills.

Workday has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Higher Education Student Information Systems, showcasing its commitment to modernising education technology.

Turnitin has unveiled Turnitin Clarity, a new tool aimed at promoting transparency in academic integrity and responsible AI use in education, launching in late 2025.

The University of Technology Sydney has successfully completed a digital transformation with Boomi, enhancing services for over 40,000 students and streamlining processes.

Australia's higher education sector has unveiled the MortarCAPS Data Standard, a vital initiative designed to modernise IT systems and enhance student experiences.

Heriot-Watt University has adopted AI tool Explorance MLY to enhance the analysis of feedback from its 27,000 students across multiple campuses.

The University of Auckland has upgraded its ID card printing process with HID's technology, boosting efficiency and reducing waste in a move towards sustainability.

IPI is collaborating with Royal Holloway, University of London, to bolster its Contact Centre during the crucial Clearing and Confirmation period.

D2L's Brightspace named top teaching and learning system by Tambellini Group, praised for innovation and usability in the 2024 StarChart rankings.