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Call for digital equity guarantee to tackle education divide
EduTech

Call for digital equity guarantee to tackle education divide

A new report calls for a Digital Equity Learning Guarantee in Australia to tackle the growing digital divide in education among students.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

Global Stories

EdTech stories

Shuriii joins Siakam's EdTech Engine, eyes global growth
Social enterprise

Shuriii joins Siakam's EdTech Engine, eyes global growth

Toronto startup Shuriii has been chosen for the Siakam EdTech Engine programme, aiming to revolutionise K-12 education with dynamic data-driven insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
SigIQ.ai secures USD $9.5m to transform AI tutoring
eLearning

SigIQ.ai secures USD $9.5m to transform AI tutoring

SigIQ.ai has launched from stealth mode, raising USD $9.5 million to enhance its AI tutoring tech, aiming to reshape education accessibility globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
VivaTech 2025: Paris event set to showcase tech innovation
Robotics

VivaTech 2025: Paris event set to showcase tech innovation

VivaTech 2025 will take place in Paris from 11 to 14 June, bringing together over 14,000 startups and global leaders to explore the latest in technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
D2L awarded top honours by G2 & Tech & Learning
EduTech

D2L awarded top honours by G2 & Tech & Learning

D2L has been honoured with top accolades from G2 and Tech & Learning for its innovative educational technology, including the award-winning AI tool, D2L Lumi.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
LearnUpon appoints Fiona Sweeney as APAC Director
EduTech

LearnUpon appoints Fiona Sweeney as APAC Director

LearnUpon has appointed Fiona Sweeney as the new Director for the Asia-Pacific region, underscoring its commitment to enhancing market presence in Australia.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
AcademyEX invests in BSI Learning to advance EdTech in Aus
EduTech

AcademyEX invests in BSI Learning to advance EdTech in Aus

AcademyEX has strategically invested in BSI Learning to strengthen its presence in Australia's EdTech sector, aiming to redefine vocational education.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
D2L launches Creator+ with H5P for educators' toolkit
EduTech

D2L launches Creator+ with H5P for educators' toolkit

D2L has launched Creator+, featuring H5P integration, offering tools for personalised learning and advanced analytics for educators.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

EdTech stories

DoodleMaths app enhanced for tailored learning in the UK
EduTech

DoodleMaths app enhanced for tailored learning in the UK

Discovery Education has unveiled significant enhancements to its DoodleMaths app, promoting personalised maths practice for UK students from EYFS to KS3.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: The AI-Ready generation: Transforming learning, teaching & future careers
Robotics

IWD 2025: The AI-Ready generation: Transforming learning, teaching & future careers

As AI transforms industries, educators urge for enhanced STEM learning to bridge the skills gap and empower the AI-ready generation for future careers.

By Dr Rashmi Mantri • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Students meet Valkyries at NSSLGlobal in inspirational event
Space Technologies

Students meet Valkyries at NSSLGlobal in inspirational event

Students from Royal Alexandra & Albert School were inspired by The Valkyries, the all-female Royal Navy team, during a visit to NSSLGlobal in Redhill.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Nicola Allen appointed Managing Director at Educake
EduTech

Nicola Allen appointed Managing Director at Educake

Educake has appointed Nicola Allen as Managing Director, aiming to enhance the use of its online assessment technology across UK schools amid rising teacher workload concerns.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Network for Learning welcomes two new Board Directors
Cybersecurity

Network for Learning welcomes two new Board Directors

Network for Learning has appointed Tony Brennan and Deidre Shea as new directors, enhancing its Board with extensive education sector expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
UK must enhance IT skills to rival Europe's salary levels
Artificial Intelligence

UK must enhance IT skills to rival Europe's salary levels

The UK's IT sector must enhance skills and salaries to compete with Europe, as a new report reveals stark discrepancies in earnings and competencies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Samsung Singapore partners to boost AI in education
EduTech

Samsung Singapore partners to boost AI in education

Samsung Electronics Singapore has partnered with Challenger Technologies, Geniebook, and TeachingTutor.ai to enhance AI-powered digital classroom experiences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Nov 2024
UK workforce lacks training in AI tools, study reveals
Artificial General Intelligence

UK workforce lacks training in AI tools, study reveals

Research by GoodHabitz reveals one in five UK employees lack sufficient AI training, highlighting a critical need for upskilling in the workforce.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
GoodHabitz strengthens leadership with key appointments
Human Capital Management

GoodHabitz strengthens leadership with key appointments

GoodHabitz has appointed Chris Chen as Chief Technology Officer and Sandrien Boogaard as HR Director, emphasising the fusion of technology and people.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024