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Technology feeds curiosity - and it needs inquisitive women
EduTech

Technology feeds curiosity - and it needs inquisitive women

On International Women's Day, a women in tech shares her passion for STEM, encouraging others to embrace their curiosity and creativity in a dynamic industry.

By HoayPing HP Lam • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: The Untapped Power: How Women Will Catalyse Innovation in AI
EduTech

IWD 2025: The Untapped Power: How Women Will Catalyse Innovation in AI

With women making up less than 30% of the AI workforce, their involvement is critical to driving innovation and tackling bias in technology.

By Sarah Mateljan • 5 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
KnowBe4 named Cybersecurity Company of the Year 2025
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KnowBe4 named Cybersecurity Company of the Year 2025

KnowBe4 has been named Cybersecurity Company of the Year at the 2025 teissAwards, highlighting its dedication to tackling human risk in cybersecurity.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Empowering women in the workforce through AI
Education, Learning & Training

IWD 2025: Empowering women in the workforce through AI

Wayfinder unveils WayGPT, an AI initiative aimed at empowering women in the workforce by enhancing access to education and professional development.

By Rebecca Moroney • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
AI engineering bootcamp offers practical training with experts
EduTech

AI engineering bootcamp offers practical training with experts

An AI engineering bootcamp launching on 10 March 2025 offers hands-on training with industry experts, focusing on practical skills in AI system development.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Hackers exploit botnet to attack Microsoft 365 accounts
EduTech

Hackers exploit botnet to attack Microsoft 365 accounts

A newly uncovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is exploiting Microsoft 365 accounts through password spraying attacks, raising security alarms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Education, Learning & Training stories

Google launches AI courses to support Canadian businesses
EduTech

Google launches AI courses to support Canadian businesses

Google Canada has launched two AI learning programmes to enhance skills among Canadians, addressing the strong demand for AI training revealed in a recent report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Students struggle to identify AI use in homework tasks
EduTech

Students struggle to identify AI use in homework tasks

A recent Save My Exams survey reveals that 75% of students use AI for homework, complicating the ability to distinguish human from machine-generated answers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
AutoVRse launches VR campaign for workplace safety training
Risk & Compliance

AutoVRse launches VR campaign for workplace safety training

AutoVRse launches the #TrainSafeWithVR campaign, harnessing virtual reality to revolutionise workplace safety training in high-risk industries across India.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Proto Hologram explores AI holograms for deaf access
EduTech

Proto Hologram explores AI holograms for deaf access

Brittany Barry from Proto Hologram will showcase how volumetric displays can enhance sign language understanding at California State University Northridge's conference.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
DoodleMaths app enhanced for tailored learning in the UK
EduTech

DoodleMaths app enhanced for tailored learning in the UK

Discovery Education has unveiled significant enhancements to its DoodleMaths app, promoting personalised maths practice for UK students from EYFS to KS3.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Queer Town expands allyship with digital courses & allies
Fintech

Queer Town expands allyship with digital courses & allies

Queer Town in Melbourne is ramping up efforts for LGBTIQA+ inclusion, launching new digital courses and expanding its leadership team amid global DEI debates.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Majority of UK teachers rely on AI, despite training gap
EduTech

Majority of UK teachers rely on AI, despite training gap

A significant 60% of UK teachers are now integrating artificial intelligence into their work, revealing a major shift in educational practices, according to Twinkl.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Beyond Key celebrates women's empowerment on Women's Day
EduTech

Beyond Key celebrates women's empowerment on Women's Day

Beyond Key celebrated International Women's Day 2025 with talks from inspiring speakers and initiatives aimed at empowering women within the workplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Make your team 10% more effective: a fresh approach to sales kick-off events​
Education, Learning & Training

Make your team 10% more effective: a fresh approach to sales kick-off events​

As the new year dawns, tech firms worldwide prepare for sales kick-off events aimed at boosting team effectiveness, but many struggle to achieve tangible results.

By Jess MacGillivray • 5 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Breaking barriers with bytes: Empowering women in fitness through tech
Education, Learning & Training

Breaking barriers with bytes: Empowering women in fitness through tech

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the fitness sector must confront burnout and inefficiencies, empowering women through innovative solutions.

By Rosanna Tucker • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
AI, leadership, cybersecurity skills soar in global demand
DevOps

AI, leadership, cybersecurity skills soar in global demand

Udemy's Q4 2024 Learning Index reveals soaring enrolments in AI (58%), leadership (42%), and cybersecurity (47%), signalling a global upskilling trend.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Stress & burnout rise among Europe's IT professionals
Education, Learning & Training

Stress & burnout rise among Europe's IT professionals

European IT professionals report high levels of stress and burnout, with 73% linked to demanding roles, emphasising the urgent need for better workplace support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025