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Microsoft pledges USD $5.5 billion for Singapore AI

The five-year spend will fund cloud and AI infrastructure, while 200,000 Singapore students get free access to Microsoft 365 Premium with Copilot.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

EduTech

Singapore youth lead world in readiness to use AI tools

Singapore's young people are the world's most ready to use AI in work, study and daily life, topping a 120-country digital readiness study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026

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LSI wins degree-awarding powers for AI-led teaching

AI-led teaching has passed a key regulatory test as the London School of Innovation gains the right to award its own degrees.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

EduTech

Tap into the future: How the University of Sydney transformed campus life with digital ID

University of Sydney swaps ageing plastic cards for tap-and-go digital IDs, transforming access, security and sustainability across campus.

By Gallagher Security • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026

EduTech

Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks

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

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

EduTech

Milestone Systems names Mike Metcalfe South Pacific lead

Milestone Systems has rehired Mike Metcalfe to lead key South Pacific accounts, driving video intelligence growth in New Zealand and Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026

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TechnologyOne unveils AI Guide for councils, students

TechnologyOne launches Guide, an AI assistant to streamline council services and student support across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026

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Lumify Learn launches tech training packs for jobs

Australian employers’ doubts over degree-only routes have boosted demand for training that combines qualifications, certifications and workplace experience.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Entwistle family backs bursary for underserved students

The donation will fund at least 15 extra bursaries a year for students facing financial barriers to science and technology studies.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

EduTech

Macquarie University & tech group deepen digital ties

The agreement should widen student pathways into cloud and cyber jobs as Australia’s demand for digital infrastructure and talent grows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

EduTech

Universities adopt real-time AI translation amid policy gap

Clearer campus communication is becoming urgent as more than half of students report weak AI guidance and universities roll out live translation tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month