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Adactin launches graduate programme to bridge IT skills gap
EduTech

Adactin launches graduate programme to bridge IT skills gap

Universities and employers are widening graduate support as Australia’s tech sector faces a digital skills shortage and weak job readiness.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
James Cook University signs 10-year TechnologyOne deal
EduTech

James Cook University signs 10-year TechnologyOne deal

The Queensland university expects a single data foundation to cut duplication and improve services as it moves core operations onto one platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Universities process thousands of placement payments
EduTech

Universities process thousands of placement payments

Thousands of student placement claims were paid and screened out in the scheme’s first six months, easing compliance pressure on universities.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Global Stories

Higher education stories

Proofpoint flags mailbox rule abuse in Microsoft 365
EduTech

Proofpoint flags mailbox rule abuse in Microsoft 365

Malicious rules are helping hackers hide in Microsoft 365 inboxes, with Proofpoint saying it saw the tactic in 10% of taken-over accounts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Gizmo raises USD $22 million to expand AI study platform
EduTech

Gizmo raises USD $22 million to expand AI study platform

Backed by Shine Capital, the London edtech aims to deepen US college growth and widen its AI tools as 13 million learners use it globally.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Khan TED Institute targets low-cost AI-focused degree
EduTech

Khan TED Institute targets low-cost AI-focused degree

Students could gain an AI-focused degree for under USD $10,000 as employers back a new skills-based model for faster entry to work.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
The Real World launches expert-approved Campus certificate
EduTech

The Real World launches expert-approved Campus certificate

Employers facing widening AI skills gaps may find the new certificate more useful because it verifies practical work, not just course completion.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Liner launches Figure Generator for academic research
EduTech

Liner launches Figure Generator for academic research

Researchers can now turn paper passages into figures on Liner Scholar, as the new tool aims to speed up explaining complex findings.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Workday expands ANZ student systems push after Gartner nod
EduTech

Workday expands ANZ student systems push after Gartner nod

Universities facing tighter budgets are being pitched a cloud platform that links student, finance and workforce data across the campus.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
2N urges tougher cyber rules for access control devices
EduTech

2N urges tougher cyber rules for access control devices

New EU rules could force access control makers to prove stronger patching, sourcing and disclosure processes as cyberattacks rise.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Appspace named Gartner leader in workplace experience
Software-as-a-Service

Appspace named Gartner leader in workplace experience

The new Gartner category highlights demand for unified office software as employers seek to cut friction across hybrid work, visitor and desk management.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Turnitin sees shift from AI detection to classroom use
EduTech

Turnitin sees shift from AI detection to classroom use

More than half of educators now want AI disclosed and tailored to assignments, as schools move beyond detection-only policies.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Higher education stories

Universities adopt real-time AI translation amid policy gap
EduTech

Universities adopt real-time AI translation amid policy gap

Clearer campus communication is becoming urgent as more than half of students report weak AI guidance and universities roll out live translation tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
eSentire awards bursary to MTU cybersecurity student
EduTech

eSentire awards bursary to MTU cybersecurity student

The award will fund and place Munster Technological University student Bartosz Lipinski in eSentire's Cork security operations centre amid a widening EU skills gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Arena Animation marks 30 years with Bengaluru alumni meet
EduTech

Arena Animation marks 30 years with Bengaluru alumni meet

More than 100 former students gathered in Bengaluru as the training brand widened its push into original content and new production methods.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
TCS launches AI job training with Cincinnati & Salesforce
EduTech

TCS launches AI job training with Cincinnati & Salesforce

Final-year students in Cincinnati will get paid AI training and a route into TCS roles through a three-month university-linked scheme.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
GARR & Cubbit launch storage network for universities
Storage

GARR & Cubbit launch storage network for universities

Italian universities will gain a shared, Italy-based storage system as GARR and Cubbit begin a 1 petabyte pilot to improve resilience and control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026