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How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students
3 days ago
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Esports' integration into curricula is elevating students' career prospects by equipping them with crucial transferrable skills like teamwork, communication, and critical thinking, and exposing them to a myriad of job opportunities.
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Kais Education reaches finals of EdTech Awards with learning robot
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EdTech startup Kais Education is making waves with its AI-based learning robot, Kaibot, and online platform, both in the final stages of the EdTech Awards.
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London firms inspire sixth formers to consider data centre careers
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VIRTUS Data Centres and HireHigher have hosted an event, stimulating London sixth form students to contemplate careers in the data centre industry, showcasing a range of roles and their crucial contributions.
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TCS Sustainathon Malaysia 2024 challenges STEM gender gap
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Over 200 Malaysian students from 30 universities joined Tata Consultancy Services' Sustainathon, developing innovative strategies aimed at bridging the gender gap in STEM fields.
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Plymouth Marjon University integrates AI tool for quicker student feedback
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Plymouth Marjon University enhances its student support services by integrating Studiosity+'s latest AI technology, offering near-instant academic writing feedback.
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Dell Technologies unveils new Inspiron range in Australia & New Zealand
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Dell Technologies unveils new Inspiron range in Australia and New Zealand, offering high-performance tech with significant multitasking capabilities, and advanced features for creators and students.
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ASUS announces winners of 2023 Business Partner Awards
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ASUS reveals winners of the 2023 ASUS Business Partner Awards, recognising Australian partners for their contributions.
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EdTech set to transform education across Asia, says UNESCO
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HP and Cambridge launch fellowship to empower Asian education leaders to strategically utilise EdTech, addressing key educational challenges and improving access, relevance, and quality.
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Dell unveils eco-friendly P-series & S-series monitors
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Dell Technologies launches new P-series and S-series monitors, designed to optimise work productivity and enhance entertainment experience, respectively, highlighting features such as improved resolution, smooth visuals, and eye comfort, while also committing to sustainability.
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IWD 2024: Never be discouraged - my journey into tech and telecommunications
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On International Women's Day 2024, a tech veteran reflects on her journey in the male-dominated sectors of technology and telecommunications, advocating for perseverance and determination.
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Adobe launches Express mobile app with generative AI features
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Adobe unveils Adobe Express mobile app featuring AI technology for simplified on-the-go content creation, amid a surge in global users, with beta testing now available for iOS and Android.
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IWD 2024: AI as your child's new study buddy and guide
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AI's enhanced role in education offers a personalised learning experience, easing teachers' workload, while providing tailored study schedules and multi-language support for students.
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Norwich Uni revamps campus communication with TrilbyTV
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Norwich University of the Arts utilises TrilbyTV's digital signage solution to magnify student triumphs, fostering a more engaged campus community through vibrant, dynamic communication.
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Gen Z students prioritise tech despite living cost crisis
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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Gen Z's affinity for high-end, purpose-driven tech purchases defies economic crisis, according to a UNiDAYS survey.
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Australian VETs increasingly prioritise digital transformation
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Digital transformation in Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers surges, aiming to boost student enrolment and retention, as revealed by ReadyTech's report.
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Crayon partners with Kahoot! to boost global educational engagement
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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IT services innovator, Crayon, joins forces with learning and engagement platform, Kahoot!, in a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing global educational experiences through technology.
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Banked unveils finance guide for New Zealand students
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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Ppersonal finance website Banked debuts a free, comprehensive guide to help students effectively manage finances during their transition to tertiary education.
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Dell's Alienware shows off innovative tech upgrades at CES 2024
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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network infrastructure
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At CES 2024, Dell Technologies unveiled innovative upgrades for its Alienware laptops, targeting not only hardcore gamers but casual players, professionals, and students too.
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Life101 Launchpad: Online course teaching practical skills to youth
Wed, 27th Dec 2023
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Life101 Launchpad, a new online programme, aims to bolster youth financial literacy and life skills. .
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N4L's commitment to secure digital schooling featured in 2023 report
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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Network for Learning's 2023 Annual Report highlights the unwavering commitment to secure digital education provision for NZ schools.
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Victoria's transport to be digitally transformed by HCLTech's innovative solution
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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digital transformation
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HCLTech partners with Victoria's Department of Transport and Planning to launch a digital platform improving the passenger experience.
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AI project to revolutionis assessments & teacher workload
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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Bolton College's AI project FirstPass offers significant advantages for formative assessments, improving student responses and reducing teacher workload.
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Amazon pledges to provide free AI training to two million people by 2025
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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cloud services
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it training
Amazon pledges to offer free AI training to two million people globally by 2025 as part of its 'AI Ready' commitment.
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Sherrill Nixon appointed CEO of Australian Schools Plus
Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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Australian Schools Plus has appointed a new CEO as it continues to work towards equity in education for all children across the nation.