Student support stories
Workday expands ANZ student systems push after Gartner nod
5 days ago
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edutech
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digital transformation
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hcm
Workday's higher education software wins a second Gartner Leader nod as it rolls out student records tools to universities in Australia and New Zealand.
OpenAI warns of AI shock & calls for public debate
Last week
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risk & compliance
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open source
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ai
OpenAI urges governments to prepare for AI-driven disruption as Sam Altman says rapid progress could transform work, tax and cyber security within years.
TechnologyOne unveils AI Guide for councils, students
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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saas
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edutech
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data protection
TechnologyOne launches Guide, an AI assistant to streamline council services and student support across Australia and New Zealand.
Turnitin flags AI surge as students seek feedback, not fakes
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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saas
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edutech
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e-learning
Turnitin reports a spike in AI-heavy essays but finds most students use its assistant for real-time feedback, not ready-made assignments.
Babcock extends AUT Women in Tech STEM partnership
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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edutech
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aut
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higher education
Babcock extends its AUT Women in Tech partnership for three more years, boosting mentoring and career pathways for women in STEM.
LJMU launches AI academy to boost staff skills, save time
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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edutech
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data protection
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digital transformation
Liverpool John Moores University launches AI Academy with Multiverse to upskill 134 staff and free hours weekly for teaching and research.
Digital wellbeing checks aim to boost student mental health support
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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schools
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student support
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mental health
The REID Wellness Programmeme uses digital check-ins to support student mental health, aiming for nationwide access across New Zealand schools.
Cloudflare to offer 1,111 global internships & expand student support
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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network infrastructure
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ai
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cloud services
Cloudflare will recruit 1,111 interns globally in 2026, expanding its programme to support students with hands-on tech experience and mentorship worldwide.
Wall Street English unveils AI chatbot for student support
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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ai
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students
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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.
Turnitin expands AI tools to combat grading biases in education
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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edutech
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ai
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education, learning & training
Turnitin introduces new AI-powered grading tools to combat bias and improve academic integrity, enhancing feedback and detection of AI-generated content.
La Trobe University appoints Shainal Kavar as Chief Information Officer
Fri, 4th Nov 2022
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digital transformation
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downer
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accenture
La Trobe University has appointed Shainal Kavar as its new Chief Information Officer, citing his experience in delivering large digital transformation projects.
Students can tell Wagbot about their problems at school
Tue, 16th May 2017
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uc
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martech
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agentic ai
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.