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Dell and University of Queensland advance supercomputer innovation

Wed, 30th Aug 2023
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For the next phase of supercomputing, UQ will use advanced GPU technologies to provide a whole new capability of visual compute inside the supercomputer.
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New Zealand's Laidlaw College implements Tribal ebs:VET

Wed, 14th Sep 2022
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New Zealand's Laidlaw College has implemented Tribal's student management system, ebs:VET, which uses powerful features from ebs's enterprise version.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from D2L

Wed, 7th Sep 2022
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In this TechDay video, Tony Maguire of D2L discusses the company's learning solutions and the role of micro-credentials in filling skills gaps.
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AIIA launches new skills hub to boost Aussie ICT industry

Fri, 29th Jan 2021
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The hub was created as a digital skills platform to connect ICT training needs of industry and employees with VET, tertiary and industry digital courses.
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Aussie uni utilises AR and VR to discover the human body

Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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Students studying anatomy at La Trobe University are utilising digital technologies as opposed to textbooks to learn about the human body.
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THETA 2017 gathers tertiary industry to discuss tech

Mon, 8th May 2017
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THETA 2017 is looking to be one of the most relevant conferences for decision makers and infrastructure managers in the tertiary sector.
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New $14 million student innovation space opens

Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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Te Ara o Mauao is a multi-purpose, technologically enhanced learning space, which offers greater informality and flexibility for learning.
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Students concerned that the tertiary sector isn't tackling tech trends

Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association (VUWSA) has called for more focus on providing service quality and innovation.
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A modern solution for a modern problem: IBM tackles cyber security

Tue, 31st May 2016
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IBM unveils Watson for Cyber Security, leveraging cognitive tech and collaboration with top US universities to tackle modern cyber threats.
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Victoria based uni begins IT transformation with UXC Keystone

Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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FedUni has selected UXC Keystone to transform its IT infrastructure as it expands beyond Australia. #education #digitaltransformation.
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Blackboard rolls out two new SaaS offerings

Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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Blackboard introduces new SaaS options for its Learning Management System, giving customers more control and flexibility.
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Tertiary institutions need IT and innovation to stay relevant

Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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Higher education institutions must invest in understanding how learning is changing to stand out, according to a report by Ovum.
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Demand for online learning courses through the roof

Thu, 10th Dec 2015
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Demand for technology in education, which can be accessed from any location, has sparked a revolution in the online learning segment.
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Blackboard's latest update is all about better communication

Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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Blackboard partners with VoiceThread to enhance communication for learners and instructors with video, voice and text commenting.
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A third of Australians not in chosen career

Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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With such high proportions of graduates moving into different careers, Australia's education system must prepare students for an uncertain future.
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Equico adds two new managers

Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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Increased interest from tertiary sector prompts promotion and new appointment by technology leasing specialists.
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Hiring new grads in a tight labour market

Tue, 1st Jul 2008
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Unemployment levels in New Zealand are at a historic low, with the shortage of skilled workers in the ICT industry particularly acute.