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Updated FHIR training aims to boost digital health skills across Australia
Digital Transformation

Updated FHIR training aims to boost digital health skills across Australia

The Australian Digital Health Agency has launched updated FHIR training to enhance digital skills, supporting the nationwide rollout of the My Health Record system.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Andy Reid launches new training to lift real estate standards
Property Market

Andy Reid launches new training to lift real estate standards

Andy Reid launches S.O.L.D Network, a psychology-based real estate training platform, priced at AUD $30/month, to boost professionalism and trust in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Nyiyaparli Widi game helps revive endangered language via tech
Gaming

Nyiyaparli Widi game helps revive endangered language via tech

A smartphone game, Nyiyaparli Widi, is helping revive the critically endangered Nyiyaparli language in Western Australia by engaging all ages through interactive play.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

Global Stories

Online learning stories

Cloudinary surpasses three million users & launches creators hub
Unified Communications

Cloudinary surpasses three million users & launches creators hub

Cloudinary surpasses three million developer users, launching a Creators Community to boost learning and collaboration in visual digital content worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Cloudflare & UNICEF Giga join forces to improve school internet
International Telecommunication Union

Cloudflare & UNICEF Giga join forces to improve school internet

Cloudflare partners with UNICEF's Giga to monitor and improve internet access in schools globally, aiming to bridge the digital divide for millions of children.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
WalkMe unveils AI tool to deliver training within work apps
Enterprise Resource Planning

WalkMe unveils AI tool to deliver training within work apps

WalkMe launches an AI-driven tool delivering real-time training within work apps, enhancing learning by embedding guidance into daily software use.

By Catherine Knowles • 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
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

Stories from Other Regions

Online learning stories

AI-hybrid school pilot sees RevisionSuccess partner with HOG
eLearning

AI-hybrid school pilot sees RevisionSuccess partner with HOG

RevisionSuccess and HOG International Academy launch Thailand's first AI-hybrid school pilot, aiming to personalise learning and tackle teacher shortages from 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Jio launches free AI course to broaden AI literacy in India
EduTech

Jio launches free AI course to broaden AI literacy in India

Jio has launched a free four-week AI course, powered by JioPC and Jio Institute, to boost AI literacy among beginners across India.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Deepfakes spark widespread fear as VerifyLabs unveils detection app
Mobile Device Management

Deepfakes spark widespread fear as VerifyLabs unveils detection app

VerifyLabs.AI reveals deepfake fears among Brits, especially youth, launching a detection app with up to 98% accuracy to combat AI-generated content threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Two-thirds of UK parents back two-hour social media cap for kids
YouTube

Two-thirds of UK parents back two-hour social media cap for kids

Two-thirds of UK parents support a government plan to limit children's social media use to two hours daily, amid rising concerns over screen time.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Sun, 5th Oct 2025
Shaping the future of learning and work: A new partnership with the University of Waterloo
EduTech

Shaping the future of learning and work: A new partnership with the University of Waterloo

Google partners with the University of Waterloo, donating CAD $1 million to advance AI-driven learning and work readiness through a new Google Chair and student labs.

By Mira Lane • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
UK manufacturing must bridge skills gap to unlock GBP £6 billion
Robotics

UK manufacturing must bridge skills gap to unlock GBP £6 billion

UK manufacturing faces a GBP £6 billion output loss annually due to skills gaps; experts urge bridging workforce shortages and boosting diversity with AI and robotics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Explore Learning unveils Compass 2.0 to transform education
Artificial Intelligence

Explore Learning unveils Compass 2.0 to transform education

Explore Learning launches Compass 2.0, a predictive learning platform offering personalised, real-time insights to support UK pupils, including those with SEND.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Singaporean parents spend SGD $1.8 billion as tech reshapes focus
Artificial Intelligence

Singaporean parents spend SGD $1.8 billion as tech reshapes focus

Singaporean parents spent nearly SGD $1.8 billion on tuition in 2023, as digital distractions prompt new focus on improving children's working memory and learning.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Skill gaps & AI resistance threaten UK workforce readiness
Artificial Intelligence

Skill gaps & AI resistance threaten UK workforce readiness

Only 10% of UK firms are confident their workforce has the AI and technology skills needed for future growth, with staff resistance and skill exaggerations worsening gaps.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025