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EU finalises AI Code of Practice ahead of new regulatory era

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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The EU finalises a General-Purpose AI Code of Practice to guide industry compliance ahead of the AI Act’s new rules starting August 2025.
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Avalara appoints new CMO & CIO to drive global expansion

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Avalara appoints Adrianna Burrows as CMO and Shahan Parshad as CIO to boost global expansion and enhance AI-driven tax compliance solutions.
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Code Institute launches Spring Scholarship Fund for developers

Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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Code Institute has launched the Spring Scholarship Fund of €250,000 to financially support aspiring global developers and promote diversity within technology and AI-centric roles.
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PwC report: Nextgens will lead family businesses into the digital age

Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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PwC finds family businesses must empower nextgen leaders, who are eager and equipped to guide their companies into the digital age despite feeling held back.
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Congratulations to all Skills Bright Sparks winners

Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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Young innovators Agam Aharon and Adam Smith take top honours at the Skills Bright Sparks 2019 Awards for their inspiring tech solutions.
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NZ: A nation of bright sparks and young inventors

Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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New Zealand's Mikayla Stokes and Thomas James shine as the Overall Winners at the ASB Bright Sparks Awards with their innovative creations.
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GirlBoss Awards calls forth NZ's trailblazing young females

Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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Celebrating young female leaders, the GirlBoss Awards call for New Zealanders aged 11-18 who defy stereotypes and inspire change in their communities.
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Thankyou CEO, Canterbury Uni youth counselor announced as speakers at Festival for the Future

Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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Canterbury Uni's youth counselor and Thankyou CEO to inspire at Festival for the Future, tackling crucial youth topics.
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Students to take on the world after taking out Imagine Cup

Fri, 7th Apr 2017
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Microsoft took over Auckland University to showcase the 2017 Imagine Cup New Zealand finals, with GroupCram taking home the top prize.
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Kiwi tertiary education needs a 'wakeup call' for future innovators and entrepreneurs

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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More than 40% of SMEs in New Zealand don't believe the education system prepares students for working in their businesses, according to MYOB survey.
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Young Māori innovators head to Silicon Valley

Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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The students, along with chaperones, have already left for the land of innovation in California and have a big adventure ahead.