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Indosat launches academic AI drive to bridge digital skills gap
EduTech

Indosat launches academic AI drive to bridge digital skills gap

Indosat partners with Indonesian universities to boost AI skills, aiming to address the digital gap with new AI-driven learning initiatives nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

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Higher education stories

University of York picks Workday in major systems revamp
Software-as-a-Service

University of York picks Workday in major systems revamp

University of York selects Workday to replace dozens of legacy HR and finance systems with a single AI-driven cloud platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Apollo3D unveils guided virtual tours with analytics
EduTech

Apollo3D unveils guided virtual tours with analytics

Yorkshire's Apollo3D launches Infinity Virtual Tours, turning Matterport scans into guided, data-rich journeys for retail, venues and estates teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
academyEX names Glenn Elith as Group Chief Executive
EduTech

academyEX names Glenn Elith as Group Chief Executive

academyEX appoints Glenn Elith as its first Group Chief Executive to drive trans-Tasman growth in AI-focused tertiary education.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Autodesk expands free access to pro software for 150m global learners
EduTech

Autodesk expands free access to pro software for 150m global learners

Autodesk now offers free professional software to over 150 million students worldwide, boosting skills in design, engineering, and AI to tackle talent shortages.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI detection is about transparency, not perfection
EduTech

AI detection is about transparency, not perfection

AI detection in classrooms aims for transparency, helping educators guide use and maintain fairness, rather than seeking 100% accuracy or outright bans.

By Annie Chechitelli • 6 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Beyond Bloom: Why transformation, not creation, represents the peak of learning in the AI era
EduTech

Beyond Bloom: Why transformation, not creation, represents the peak of learning in the AI era

In the AI era, learning's peak shifts from creation to transformation, emphasising deeper understanding and meaningful impact beyond mere production.

By Lisa Clark EdD • 3 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Higher education stories

UK public sector slows digital change but eyes NHS gains
EduTech

UK public sector slows digital change but eyes NHS gains

UK public bodies rein in sweeping digital change for 2026, while the NHS accelerates paperless care and AI plans in Whitehall cool.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
British Army backs NMITE drone & autonomy MEng degree
EduTech

British Army backs NMITE drone & autonomy MEng degree

NMITE teams up with the British Army on a fast-track MEng in drones and autonomous systems, with first students set to start in 2026.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Mitacs launches postdoc awards to boost tech commercialisation
EduTech

Mitacs launches postdoc awards to boost tech commercialisation

Mitacs unveils CAD $170,000 global postdoc fellowships to lure top researchers to Canada and speed commercialisation of advanced tech.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Sarah Jane Peterschlingmann to lead ACS Queensland
EduTech

Sarah Jane Peterschlingmann to lead ACS Queensland

Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann has been elected ACS Queensland chair for 2026/2027, the branch's first woman leader in 15 years.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
CGI & Freshworks partner to deliver AI service tools in UK
EduTech

CGI & Freshworks partner to deliver AI service tools in UK

CGI and Freshworks partner to provide AI-driven service tools targeting UK mid-market and public sectors, focusing initially on education and policing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
University of Bath upskills 50 staff in AI & leadership training
EduTech

University of Bath upskills 50 staff in AI & leadership training

The University of Bath partners with Multiverse to upskill 50 staff in AI, data, and leadership, boosting efficiency and enhancing student services.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
IIM Sirmaur launches AI-focused MBA with INR ₹8,00,000 fee
EduTech

IIM Sirmaur launches AI-focused MBA with INR ₹8,00,000 fee

IIM Sirmaur has launched India's first AI-focused MBA for working professionals with fees set at INR ₹8,00,000 for a two-year programme starting in 2026.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Elvee launches AI to help colleges cut student dropout rates
EduTech

Elvee launches AI to help colleges cut student dropout rates

Elvee launches AI platform to help universities cut student dropout rates by identifying at-risk students early and recommending tailored support.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Ayrshire College secures cyber upgrade to enhance student skills
EduTech

Ayrshire College secures cyber upgrade to enhance student skills

Ayrshire College partners with Acumen Cyber and HEFESTIS to enhance cyber defences and offer students hands-on security experience in a live environment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
How the University of Miami is halving VR development time - No coding required
EduTech

How the University of Miami is halving VR development time - No coding required

The University of Miami slashes virtual reality development time by over half using a no-code toolkit that simplifies creating immersive learning simulations.

By Ruby McNamara • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025