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University of Melbourne saves on IT costs with Rimini support deal
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University of Melbourne saves on IT costs with Rimini support deal

The University of Melbourne cuts IT costs and avoids forced upgrades by adopting Rimini Street support for its customised Oracle ERP systems, boosting digital services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Australian universities adopt free CPP software to support students
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Australian universities adopt free CPP software to support students

Nine Australian universities have adopted free software by TechnologyOne to manage the federal AUD $331.65 weekly payment supporting students in unpaid placements.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
UniSuper selects BNP Paribas for data solution managing AUD $149bn
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UniSuper selects BNP Paribas for data solution managing AUD $149bn

UniSuper has appointed BNP Paribas to deliver its Data PRISM360 solution, enhancing data management for AUD $149bn across 650,000 members in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Higher education stories

Curtin & Cisco expand Innovation Central partnership to Singapore
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Curtin & Cisco expand Innovation Central partnership to Singapore

Curtin University and Cisco extend Innovation Central partnership to Singapore, boosting regional collaboration in AI, cybersecurity and digital health innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
UK students fear AI redundancy as entry roles shrink by 30%
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UK students fear AI redundancy as entry roles shrink by 30%

A survey finds 80% of UK students fear AI could cause job losses, amid a 30% drop in entry-level roles and rising student debt averaging GBP £53,000.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Datadog launches Sydney AWS region to boost local compliance
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Datadog launches Sydney AWS region to boost local compliance

Datadog launches full platform on AWS Sydney Region, enabling Australian firms to meet strict local data privacy and compliance rules in cloud usage.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Turnitin launches Clarity to boost academic integrity with AI
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Turnitin launches Clarity to boost academic integrity with AI

Turnitin launches Clarity to enhance academic integrity and guide responsible AI use in education with a new integrated writing and feedback platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Dr John Flackett awarded honorary doctorate for AI impact
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Dr John Flackett awarded honorary doctorate for AI impact

Dr John Flackett received an honorary Doctor of Science from Southampton Solent University for three decades of pioneering work in artificial intelligence education and research.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Gen Z fears AI threats to jobs as UK entry-level roles decline
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Gen Z fears AI threats to jobs as UK entry-level roles decline

Nearly a third of UK entry-level jobs have vanished since 2022, as 80% of Gen Z fear AI may endanger their future career prospects.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Higher education stories

ICS.AI secures £6.3m contract & reports 127% revenue rise
EduTech

ICS.AI secures £6.3m contract & reports 127% revenue rise

ICS.AI wins £6.3m contract with Cheshire East Council and reports 127% revenue growth, boosting plans to expand UK public sector AI services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Kramer AV upgrade boosts flexible learning at John Abbott College
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Kramer AV upgrade boosts flexible learning at John Abbott College

John Abbott College in Quebec has upgraded classrooms with Kramer AV over IP tech, enhancing flexible teaching amid rising student numbers and space limits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Alteryx & Evisions expand partnership to boost university data
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Alteryx & Evisions expand partnership to boost university data

Alteryx and Evisions have expanded their partnership, launching Accelerators to enhance data analytics and decision-making in UK universities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Siemens & Microsoft boost building IoT data with open standards
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Siemens & Microsoft boost building IoT data with open standards

Siemens and Microsoft collaborate to integrate Building X with Azure IoT using open standards, enhancing smart building data access and cutting integration time by 80%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Empowering educators in an AI world
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Empowering educators in an AI world

Over 60% of UK educators use AI to personalise learning and streamline tasks, with universities supporting them to lead creatively in the AI-driven future.

By Dom Gore • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
ICS.AI names Dr Crispin Bloomfield to lead UK education AI
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ICS.AI names Dr Crispin Bloomfield to lead UK education AI

ICS.AI appoints Dr Crispin Bloomfield to lead UK education AI, aiming to enhance student engagement and operational efficiency across institutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
CIBC & TELUS launch $2 million bursary for Black students
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CIBC & TELUS launch $2 million bursary for Black students

CIBC and TELUS have launched a $2 million bursary supporting up to 500 Black students in Canada with education and career development resources.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
UK tech employers shift hiring focus from universities to skills
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UK tech employers shift hiring focus from universities to skills

UK tech firms are shifting hiring from prestigious universities to focusing on graduates' practical skills to fill growing technical and soft skill gaps.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025