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Astrikos.Ai appoints four senior leaders to drive global growth
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Astrikos.Ai appoints four senior leaders to boost global growth and strengthen its presence in AI-driven infrastructure analytics and smart city projects.
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Phase One closes $2.1m fund, backs 14 tech startups
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Phase One Ventures closes its early-stage NZD $2.1m fund after backing 14 startups, with 12 securing follow-on funding and creating 100+ jobs.
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AcademyEX launches The Play Lab for playful tech learning
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academyEX has unveiled The Play Lab in Auckland, a professional learning space where adults explore emerging tech like AI and robotics through hands-on play.
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Kai's Education raises NZD $1.5m to fuel US expansion
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Kai's Education has raised NZD $1.5m to expand its unique screen-free coding tools for neurodiverse learners in US schools, aiming for NZD $2.346m.
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Shuriii joins Siakam's EdTech Engine, eyes global growth
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Toronto startup Shuriii has been chosen for the Siakam EdTech Engine programme, aiming to revolutionise K-12 education with dynamic data-driven insights.
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SigIQ.ai secures USD $9.5m to transform AI tutoring
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SigIQ.ai has launched from stealth mode, raising USD $9.5 million to enhance its AI tutoring tech, aiming to reshape education accessibility globally.
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VivaTech 2025: Paris event set to showcase tech innovation
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VivaTech 2025 will take place in Paris from 11 to 14 June, bringing together over 14,000 startups and global leaders to explore the latest in technology.
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Knowby unveils AI platform revolutionising instruction content
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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Knowby has unveiled Knowby AI, a groundbreaking platform that simplifies the creation of instructional content using multimodal generative AI technology.
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FTSE 100 report: Tech prioritised over workforce skills
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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An analysis of FTSE 100 annual reports shows a stark contrast in priorities, with 69% focusing on technology but only 7% investing in workforce skills.
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DoodleMaths app enhanced for tailored learning in the UK
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Discovery Education has unveiled significant enhancements to its DoodleMaths app, promoting personalised maths practice for UK students from EYFS to KS3.
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IWD 2025: The AI-Ready generation: Transforming learning, teaching & future careers
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As AI transforms industries, educators urge for enhanced STEM learning to bridge the skills gap and empower the AI-ready generation for future careers.
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D2L awarded top honours by G2 & Tech & Learning
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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D2L has been honoured with top accolades from G2 and Tech & Learning for its innovative educational technology, including the award-winning AI tool, D2L Lumi.
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Students meet Valkyries at NSSLGlobal in inspirational event
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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Students from Royal Alexandra & Albert School were inspired by The Valkyries, the all-female Royal Navy team, during a visit to NSSLGlobal in Redhill.
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Nicola Allen appointed Managing Director at Educake
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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Educake has appointed Nicola Allen as Managing Director, aiming to enhance the use of its online assessment technology across UK schools amid rising teacher workload concerns.
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Network for Learning welcomes two new Board Directors
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Network for Learning has appointed Tony Brennan and Deidre Shea as new directors, enhancing its Board with extensive education sector expertise.
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LearnUpon appoints Fiona Sweeney as APAC Director
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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LearnUpon has appointed Fiona Sweeney as the new Director for the Asia-Pacific region, underscoring its commitment to enhancing market presence in Australia.
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AcademyEX invests in BSI Learning to advance EdTech in Aus
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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AcademyEX has strategically invested in BSI Learning to strengthen its presence in Australia's EdTech sector, aiming to redefine vocational education.
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Call for digital equity guarantee to tackle education divide
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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A new report calls for a Digital Equity Learning Guarantee in Australia to tackle the growing digital divide in education among students.
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UK must enhance IT skills to rival Europe's salary levels
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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The UK's IT sector must enhance skills and salaries to compete with Europe, as a new report reveals stark discrepancies in earnings and competencies.
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Samsung Singapore partners to boost AI in education
Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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Samsung Electronics Singapore has partnered with Challenger Technologies, Geniebook, and TeachingTutor.ai to enhance AI-powered digital classroom experiences.