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Wall Street English unveils AI chatbot for student support

Wall Street English has unveiled an AI-powered chatbot offering round-the-clock support to enhance the global learning experience for its students.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024

EduTech

Turnitin expands AI tools to combat grading biases in education

Turnitin introduces new AI-powered grading tools to combat bias and improve academic integrity, enhancing feedback and detection of AI-generated content.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

Digital Transformation

La Trobe University appoints Shainal Kavar as Chief Information Officer

La Trobe University has appointed Shainal Kavar as its new Chief Information Officer, citing his experience in delivering large digital transformation projects.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022

Unified Communications

Students can tell Wagbot about their problems at school

A new chatbot, Wagbot, has been launched to help students and parents in New Zealand with school problems. The bot uses AI to learn and provide advice.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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Public Sector

Multi-academy trusts warn of worsening finances for 2025-26

Multi-academy trusts warn finances will worsen in 2025-26, with 48% vulnerable and rising costs forcing cuts in staff and services amid insufficient funding.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

EduTech

CIBC & TELUS launch $2 million bursary for Black students

CIBC and TELUS have launched a $2 million bursary supporting up to 500 Black students in Canada with education and career development resources.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

eLearning

IXL Learning acquires MyTutor to boost UK online tutoring

IXL Learning has acquired UK-based MyTutor to expand online tutoring, reaching over 200,000 families amid rising demand for personalised education support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

eLearning

Exclusive: Lenovo's Hassan Baickdeli on AI reshaping education

Hassan Baickdeli of Lenovo reveals how AI could revolutionise education in Australia, enhancing teaching efficiency while addressing resource shortages.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025