Tertiary education stories

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.

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

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.

AWS has opened its first Asia Pacific Innovation Hub in Singapore, launching the AI Springboard to boost AI adoption among 300 local enterprises.

TechnologyOne will implement the MortarCAPS Higher Learning Data Standard nationwide, enhancing data integration for Australian higher education and vocational sectors.

A survey reveals only 11% of US higher education faculty have the tools and training to create accessible digital content for students with disabilities.

KPMG Australia and Ellucian have forged a partnership, marking Ellucian's first in Australia, to enhance student management solutions for universities.

Siemens Digital Industries Software and the University of Michigan have launched an online course on additive manufacturing with metals, aiming to broaden access and knowledge.

The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has partnered with Tribal Group to implement a new learner management system aimed at enhancing education efficiency.

The University of Nottingham has teamed up with Explorance MLY to enhance student survey data analysis, aiming to elevate educational outcomes and satisfaction.

The University of Technology Sydney has partnered with Leonardo.Ai to launch a PhD programme offering four fully-funded scholarships to enhance AI research.

Amber Technology will showcase innovative audiovisual solutions at the Audiovisual & Education Technology Management Conference 2024 in Adelaide from 18-21 November.