Higher education stories

Unit4's Scanmarket wins top spot in Info-Tech's Strategic Sourcing Data Quadrant for a second year as new customers boost source-to-contract momentum.

Proofpoint says mailbox rule abuse is becoming a routine Microsoft 365 takeover tactic, helping attackers hide alerts, hijack threads and drive fraud.

Gizmo secures USD $22 million to deepen AI-powered study tools as it targets US college students and broader global growth.

The Real World rolls out expert-approved Campus Graduation Certificate to prove practical skills, as employers question the value of AI training.

ETS, Khan Academy and TED plan AI-focused higher education model with skills-based progression and corporate backing, aimed at costing under $10,000.

Liner adds Figure Generator to Scholar platform as Chief Executive Officer Luke Kim says researchers can now turn evidence into visuals in one workflow.

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.

Appspace lands in Gartner's first workplace experience Magic Quadrant as suppliers race to bundle booking, visitor tools and communications.

Turnitin report finds educators are pushing for assignment-specific AI rules as schools shift from detection to classroom integration and disclosure.

Adobe adds free AI study hub in Acrobat with quizzes, audio revision and group tools as it targets students for exam and career prep.

Microsoft to invest USD $5.5 billion in Singapore as it expands AI infrastructure and free training for students, teachers and nonprofit leaders.

London School of Innovation becomes first AI-native UK university to gain Degree Awarding Powers, after regulator backs its tutor-led model.

Microsoft and Victoria University have launched a fee-free Datacentre Academy in Footscray to train Victorians for in-demand technical roles.

Flywire taps former Bank of America audit chief Christine Katziff for board role as it bolsters oversight of its global payments business.

Nakivo updates Backup & Replication to v11.2, adding support for VMware vSphere 9, Proxmox VE 9.x and OAuth 2.0 email authentication.

Global cyber attacks hover near record highs as unchecked workplace GenAI use exposes sensitive data in one in 31 corporate prompts.

Women are urged not to self-select out of STEM, as diverse skills and personalities are vital to drive innovation and challenge stereotypes.

Diverse teams are reshaping the payments industry, turning personal insight into the hidden infrastructure behind global growth.

In a fractured world, leaders must “give to gain” by investing in cultural intelligence, turning diversity into real inclusion and resilience.

Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.