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UK AI course enrolments soar 453% in only five years
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A study by Currys reveals a staggering 453% rise in AI course enrolments at UK universities over five years, reflecting global AI's growing impact.
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Heriot-Watt adopts AI for analysing student feedback
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Heriot-Watt University has adopted AI tool Explorance MLY to enhance the analysis of feedback from its 27,000 students across multiple campuses.
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University of Auckland adopts sustainable ID printing system
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The University of Auckland has upgraded its ID card printing process with HID's technology, boosting efficiency and reducing waste in a move towards sustainability.
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Adobe partners with Adelaide Uni to transform student experience
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Adobe has partnered with Adelaide University to enhance the digital experience for students, aiming for a personalised journey ahead of its 2026 opening.
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Australian entrepreneurs thrive without degrees, GoDaddy finds
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Research by GoDaddy reveals that 20% of Australian entrepreneurs without a degree earn over AUD $180,000 annually, nearly matching their educated peers.
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University of Manchester strengthens cybersecurity measures
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The University of Manchester has adopted Tanium's XEM platform to enhance cybersecurity following a major data breach, gaining control over 40,000 endpoints.
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D2L launches Creator+ with H5P for educators' toolkit
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D2L has launched Creator+, featuring H5P integration, offering tools for personalised learning and advanced analytics for educators.
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Education remains a target for cyberattacks says Microsoft
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A recent Microsoft report reveals that the education sector is now the third most targeted industry for cyberattacks, highlighting serious security concerns.
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D2L Brightspace tops Tambellini ranking for teaching, learning
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D2L Brightspace tops Tambellini Group's 2024 StarChart, leading in innovation and user-friendly designs for learning management systems.
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University education remains vital despite growing scrutiny
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As students return to campus, Charlotte Ibbotson, Director of Talent at mthree, defends the enduring value of university education amid rising scrutiny.
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Exclusive: Wasabi's Rob Waite discusses growth, cloud security and customer success
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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Rob Waite discusses Wasabi's growth strategy, robust cloud security, and customer success, highlighting its straightforward pricing model and expanding brand presence.
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Shure unveils ShureCloud for unified device management
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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Shure launches ShureCloud, a cloud-enabled platform for centralised management of its AV devices and software, offering real-time remote control and updates.
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Workday debuts 12 Industry Accelerators to boost HR & finance
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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Workday unveils twelve new Industry Accelerators, partnering globally to help customers modernise HR and finance across various sectors.
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academyEX awards 152 postgraduate & masters degrees
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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academyEX celebrates a major milestone as it grants Postgraduate and Masters degrees to 152 students, featuring cutting-edge programmes like 'Master of Change and Organisational Resilience' and international 'Master of Technological Futures'.
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Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Sophos' State of Ransomware in Education 2024 report shows escalating pressures on schools and universities, as ransom demands soar.
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Logicalis migrates Western Sydney University to Microsoft Azure
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Logicalis Australia has successfully migrated Western Sydney University to Microsoft Azure, enhancing its digital infrastructure and marking a major step in its transformation journey.
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Google Cloud boosts Indonesian students with tech skills launchpad
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Google Cloud partners with Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications on the Google Cloud Career Launchpad, aimed at equipping 8,500 students with vital cloud skills.
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UWE Bristol adopts Explorance MLY to analyse student feedback
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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UWE Bristol has embraced AI by adopting Explorance MLY to efficiently analyse student feedback from various surveys, aiming to enhance outcomes and responsiveness.
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D2L acquires H5P Group, launches AI-powered D2L Lumi
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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D2L acquires H5P Group and launches D2L Lumi, an AI-powered tool designed to enrich learning experiences and streamline educational content creation.
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Acquirz appoints George Gallot as new Group Account Director
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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Cheltenham’s Acquirz appoints George Gallot as Group Account Director amid record 200% growth, enhancing their leading B2B data and email marketing services.