Higher education stories - Page 2
Azzet appoints Henry Stoever to board for global push
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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edutech
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digital transformation
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fintech
Azzet names governance veteran Henry Stoever to its board as it accelerates the global rollout of its premium asset marketplace.
Gigamon honours global partners in channel-first push
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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edutech
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon crowns top global partners as it doubles down on a channel-first strategy and claims 50% share of deep observability market.
India and Canada deepen AI ties at Toronto dialogue
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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edutech
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
India and Canada have deepened AI collaboration in Toronto, mapping joint work on responsible tech ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
Gigamon honours global partners for deep observability
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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edutech
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon has named top global partners across regions and alliances, spotlighting deep observability as a pillar of hybrid cloud security.
Skillsoft pairs with edX to link academic & job skills
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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edutech
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e-learning
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hcm
Skillsoft and edX team up to plug university-led courses into Percipio, tying academic learning to workforce skills shaped by AI.
Proofpoint warns of surge in Microsoft device code phishing
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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edutech
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mfa
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cloud security
Proofpoint flags a sharp rise in Microsoft 365 account takeovers via device code phishing, hitting firms from finance to government.
Skillsoft links edX courses to corporate AI skills
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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e-learning
Skillsoft links edX's university courses to its AI-focused learning platform, tying academic credentials more tightly to corporate skills needs.
Mitacs launches postdoc awards to boost tech commercialisation
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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edutech
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agricultural technology
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ai
Mitacs unveils CAD $170,000 global postdoc fellowships to lure top researchers to Canada and speed commercialisation of advanced tech.
Apollo3D unveils guided virtual tours with analytics
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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edutech
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Yorkshire's Apollo3D launches Infinity Virtual Tours, turning Matterport scans into guided, data-rich journeys for retail, venues and estates teams.
Autodesk expands free access to pro software for 150m global learners
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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edutech
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ai
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visual effects
Autodesk now offers free professional software to over 150 million students worldwide, boosting skills in design, engineering, and AI to tackle talent shortages.
Beyond Bloom: Why transformation, not creation, represents the peak of learning in the AI era
Sat, 15th Nov 2025
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edutech
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genai
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ai
In the AI era, learning's peak shifts from creation to transformation, emphasising deeper understanding and meaningful impact beyond mere production.
Fix Your Content Day urges universities to boost accessibility
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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edutech
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higher education
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universities
Anthology's Fix Your Content Day challenges universities worldwide to improve digital course accessibility in preparation for new US regulations on inclusive education.
DDoS attacks hit record peaks as bots & automation escalate
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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edutech
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firewalls
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network security
DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.
Siemens wins ABET nod for digital industry microcredential pilot
Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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edutech
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devops
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digital transformation
Siemens' Expedite - Skills for Industry microcredential has earned ABET recognition, setting a new standard in digital industry workforce development.
Shaping the future of learning and work: A new partnership with the University of Waterloo
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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edutech
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ai
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google
Google partners with the University of Waterloo, donating CAD $1 million to advance AI-driven learning and work readiness through a new Google Chair and student labs.
Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz to drive strategic partnerships growth
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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edutech
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz as VP of Strategic Partnerships to boost growth across critical sectors with her 20+ years experience in security and AI.
Education sector improves against ransomware but IT staff suffer
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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edutech
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ransomware
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encryption
Education institutions have improved ransomware defences and reduced costs, but IT staff face high anxiety and burnout amid growing AI-driven cyber threats.
Turnitin updates tool to detect AI-bypassed & humanised text
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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edutech
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data privacy
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ai
Turnitin updates its AI detection tool to identify text altered by AI bypassers and humanisers, aiding educators in upholding academic integrity.
Kramer AV over IP transforms teaching flexibility at John Abbott
Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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e-learning
John Abbott College in Quebec boosts teaching flexibility and capacity with Kramer's AV over IP, enabling adaptable, networked classrooms without major construction.
Kramer AV upgrade boosts flexible learning at John Abbott College
Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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edutech
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higher education
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nato
John Abbott College in Quebec has upgraded classrooms with Kramer AV over IP tech, enhancing flexible teaching amid rising student numbers and space limits.