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Harvey partners NUS Law in Singapore AI education push
Generative AI

Harvey partners NUS Law in Singapore AI education push

The tie-up will give NUS Law students and faculty free access to Harvey, as legal education grapples with how AI should be taught responsibly.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
BoodleBox named EdTech Start-Up of the Year at ETIH
Data Protection

BoodleBox named EdTech Start-Up of the Year at ETIH

The recognition bolsters confidence in BoodleBox as colleges and universities weigh transparent AI tools against concerns over governance and classroom use.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
CreateUpon rebrand signals LearnUpon integration push
eLearning

CreateUpon rebrand signals LearnUpon integration push

Existing users will see no disruption as LearnUpon folds the acquired authoring platform into its workplace learning strategy and brand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Dell unveils lighter XPS 13 at its lowest entry price
Hybrid & Remote Work

Dell unveils lighter XPS 13 at its lowest entry price

Targeting students and younger professionals, the new model starts at Dell's lowest XPS price yet while keeping touchscreen and Wi-Fi 7 standard.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Kai's Education brings KaiBot to blind students in US
Artificial Intelligence

Kai's Education brings KaiBot to blind students in US

US blind and low-vision pupils will gain screen-free coding lessons as KaiBot reaches classrooms through a specialist education distributor.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon C for entry-level laptops
Semiconductors

Qualcomm launches Snapdragon C for entry-level laptops

The move broadens Arm-based computing into budget PCs, as Qualcomm targets student and small business buyers with all-day battery life and AI features.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Turnitin adds AI controls for classroom assignments
Generative AI

Turnitin adds AI controls for classroom assignments

Schools and universities can now set assignment-level limits on AI feedback, as Turnitin aims to curb overreliance and protect academic standards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Skillable names Brian Barnum chief financial officer
Software-as-a-Service

Skillable names Brian Barnum chief financial officer

The software group is reshaping its senior team as it seeks faster growth across virtual labs, training and AI-related services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Degreed appoints Elizabeth Tan Levy as Chief Product Officer
Human Capital Management

Degreed appoints Elizabeth Tan Levy as Chief Product Officer

The hire signals Degreed's push to turn workforce data into actionable AI tools as employers demand clearer skills insights and training results.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Scrum.org adds self-paced course for agile leaders
eLearning

Scrum.org adds self-paced course for agile leaders

The new seven-hour course targets managers, Scrum Masters and team leads seeking flexible training on leadership, burnout and AI use.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Canvas breach puts global education cyber risk in focus
Ransomware

Canvas breach puts global education cyber risk in focus

Hundreds of millions of student records may be exposed, disrupting exam systems at universities and highlighting the fragility of centralised school software.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Last month

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Google backs Polaris cloud & big data course in India
Open source

Google backs Polaris cloud & big data course in India

Students in Bengaluru will gain Google-certified cloud and big data training as employers push for more practical computing skills.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Bournemouth University picks ICS.AI for AI rollout
Digital Transformation

Bournemouth University picks ICS.AI for AI rollout

Staff at Bournemouth University will get governed AI tools first, as the institution maps use cases and sets a roadmap for wider adoption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Triple Point backs Pelican's Steplab education tech deal
Software-as-a-Service

Triple Point backs Pelican's Steplab education tech deal

Backed by new financing, the schools software group can expand in Britain and overseas while adding acquisitions to its growth plans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Cyber risk in education now extends far beyond the school gate
Data Protection

Cyber risk in education now extends far beyond the school gate

Thousands of schools faced disruption after a vendor breach exposed how learning platforms and cloud services can halt teaching and assessments.

By Kash Sharma • 4 min read • Last week
Google Canada launches AI professional certificate
Data Analytics

Google Canada launches AI professional certificate

Canadian employers are increasingly demanding AI skills, with Google's new course aimed at helping workers meet that expectation in under 10 hours.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Waterways Ireland launches Grand Canal digital map
Digital Transformation

Waterways Ireland launches Grand Canal digital map

The interactive route gives schools and the public access to archive material, helping them trace the Grand Canal's history from Dublin to Shannon Harbour.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month