Students stories

Free coding education coming to Kiwis thanks to Grok Academy
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Grok Academy and software firm WiseTech Global collaborate, offering New Zealanders free access to extensive coding and web design education from January 2024.

UK academia divided over role & ethics of AI technologies
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A stark divide has emerged in UK universities surrounding the ethics and role of AI technologies in higher education settings.

Kabuni launches immersive learning platform with 'Learn-to-Earn' model
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ai
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safe
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digitisation
EdTech firm Kabuni introduces Kabuni WIZARD, an immersive learning platform with a unique 'Learn-to-Earn' model for youths.

South Australia trials 'EdChat', an AI chatbot enhancing education safety
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data protection
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learning
South Australia tests 'EdChat', an AI chatbot designed to boost learning and safety, with plans to roll it out widely.

Polytechnic & Group-IB launch Singapore's first Threat Intelligence Centre
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cyber threats
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singapore
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students
Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Group-IB join forces to establish Singapore's first student-run Threat Intelligence and Defence Centre.

Indian teachers co-design AI tool with Microsoft for enhanced learning
This month
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connectivity
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Indian teachers collaborate with Microsoft Research on an AI tool, Shiksha copilot, to improve educational content.

Climate career platform Terra.do launches in Australia with bold global goal
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job seekers
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investment
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website
Terra.do, a climate career platform supported by Boundless Earth, launches in Australia aiming to create a global climate workforce of 100 million by 2030.
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Metro Bank's 'Kids Play' initiative fosters tech skills in deprived London children
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Metro Bank's 'Kids Play' initiative is teaching tech skills to primary school children from deprived areas of London.

Velocity announces this year's winners of the $100k Challenge
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innovation
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entrepreneur
Construction waste, plant disease detection and gender challenges tackled at New Zealand's Velocity $100k Challenge. WasteXpert wins top prize.

Ingram Micro & Microsoft launch Australasian not-for-profit initiative
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digital transformation
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outlook
Ingram Micro and Microsoft have kickstarted the IMpact Program, an initiative to digitally empower Australasian NFPs.

Groundbreaking AI tutor alleviates exam stress for Australian students
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history
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software
Zookal introduces AI tutor 'Exam Prep Zookal Genius' to help students excel in exams, offering personalised learning at an affordable price.

Generative AI revolutionizing early career recruitment
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Generative AI is quickly integrating into job application processes, especially among early-career professionals.

Charles Sturt University partners D2L Brightspace for online courses
Thu, 14th Sep 2023
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e-learning
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students
Charles Sturt’s education courses will be delivered through the Brightspace platform from the start of the 2024 academic year.

TAFE NSW and Dell bring advanced technology to students
Tue, 29th Aug 2023
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it infrastructure
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students
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smart devices
TAFE NSW and Dell Technologies have joined forces on a comprehensive refresh of TAFE NSW’s technology, overhauling the infrastructure and devices.

Jamf empowers more than 42 million students globally
Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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students
Schools are leveraging Jamf's technology to unlock the full potential of Apple devices in education to empower student success.

Study web development at Whitecliffe for $5000 less in February
Tue, 14th Feb 2023
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web development
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it
Whitecliffe is offering a $5000 discount on its Online Diploma in Web Development + Design for students who enrol in the February 2023 intake.

Adobe Express innovations make content creation easy and productive
Thu, 20th Oct 2022
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cloud services
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creative technologies
Adobe Express leverages decades of Adobe innovation to empower users to build content that stands out with high-quality.

Adobe Express reaches over 43 million students and teachers
Wed, 19th Oct 2022
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microsoft
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cloud services
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edutech
Adobe Express for Education reaches over 43 million K-12 students and teachers worldwide, becoming a preferred choice for many educational organizations.

Local edtech companies can gain edge with student data promise - NZ Tech Alliance
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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microsoft
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google
Edtech surveillance by multinational tech companies to harvest pupils' personal data is provoking controversy, clampdowns and court cases in the US and Europe.

SEVENmile partners with Dock Labs to authenticate certificates
Tue, 13th Sep 2022
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blockchain
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certification
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students
SEVENmile now officially issues fraud-proof certificates, allowing students to prove their skills and ensure immediate trust with employers.

The University of Melbourne implements data ecosystem with Talend
Tue, 16th Aug 2022
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big data
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data analytics
Talend has announced that The University of Melbourne (UoM) has selected Talend Data Fabric for its cloud data platform.

Sydney Business School brings advanced analytics education to students in NSW
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Sydney Business School at the University of Wollongong is now teaching advanced business analytics with SAS in New South Wales. #education #analytics.

University of Auckland students launch app for Stress Less Week
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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apps
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students
University of Auckland students have created a digital treasure hunt for Stress Less Week, designed to engage students in an interactive game and offer a fun outlet prior to exams.

New Genesis trust hoped to drive STEM inspiration in schools
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
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schoolgen
The trust will provide relevant equipment to New Zealand schools in the hopes that it will inspire students’ interest in STEM and renewable energy.