The Ultimate Guide to EduTech
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for EduTech.
What to know about EduTech
EduTech, short for educational technology, encompasses the innovative integration of digital tools and techniques to enhance teaching and learning. This rapidly evolving field transforms classrooms and educational environments by incorporating advancements like cybersecurity training, online learning platforms, and digital collaboration tools.
Recent developments in EduTech highlight its significant impact worldwide, from introducing coding and cybersecurity education in schools to providing ultra-fast internet connectivity that enables new learning possibilities. EduTech also addresses contemporary challenges such as digital safety, cyberbullying, and bridging the digital divide.
Exploring the stories tagged with EduTech reveals the multifaceted ways technology is shaping education—boosting literacy and numeracy, supporting professional development of teachers, and introducing interactive and gamified learning experiences. Readers interested in the future of education, technological advances, and how digital solutions are equipping students for tomorrow's workforce will find insightful information and inspiring innovations by following the EduTech tag.
UK EduTech News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
ICS.AI appoints Andy Logan as Head of Education Sales
Universities and colleges facing budget strain may get more AI support as the company expands its education push with a senior hire.
NMITE wins IET accreditation for engineering degrees
Students at NMITE now have a clearer route to Chartered Engineer status after the institution secured IET accreditation for its engineering degrees.
Oxford installs Harrison console in new humanities centre
The new setup will let Oxford students record live ensembles across connected rooms more easily, while teaching them on an analogue desk.
SAS expands UK AI push with GBP £20 million Glasgow plan
Glasgow’s AI jobs and training pipeline is set to grow as SAS commits more than GBP £20 million to its research centre and UK skills drive.
Sparky Space launches AI platform to bridge learning gap
By linking training to live workflows, the Berlin start-up aims to help firms turn more of their learning spend into measurable execution.
Waterstons backs CyberNorth strategic partnership in North East
The tie-up is set to bolster cyber skills, SME resilience and sector growth as CyberNorth widens its North East network of backers.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to EduTech
Expert Columns
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ChatGPT turns three: Five lessons on AI in education
How the UK is adapting to the government's AI plans on online learning platforms
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Beyond Bloom: Why transformation, not creation, represents the peak of learning in the AI era
Recent EduTech News
Extreme launches Wi-Fi 7 access points for indoors
Customers in healthcare, education and venues can add Wi-Fi 7 capacity without major power or switching upgrades, Extreme said.
Commvault brings cloud resilience tools to Google Cloud
Google Cloud customers can now buy Commvault’s cyber resilience tools via Marketplace, bolstering recovery from ransomware and other attacks.
Cyber attacks on universities rise 63% around the world
Data breaches and hacktivism are driving a sharper threat mix, with universities hit 425 times across 67 countries in a year.
Hyland launches AI tools for finance, SAP & education
The new releases aim to cut manual coding, tighten SAP integration and simplify student records as businesses seek embedded AI.
Embridge named Unit4 training provider outside Europe
Customers in the UK and other English-speaking markets will get more help adopting Unit4 software as Embridge expands its role beyond implementation.
Unit4's Scanmarket tops sourcing data quadrant again
Procurement teams are prioritising risk and contract visibility as Scanmarket by Unit4 secures top ranking again on user feedback.
Proofpoint flags mailbox rule abuse in Microsoft 365
Malicious rules are helping hackers hide in Microsoft 365 inboxes, with Proofpoint saying it saw the tactic in 10% of taken-over accounts.
Gizmo raises USD $22 million to expand AI study platform
Backed by Shine Capital, the London edtech aims to deepen US college growth and widen its AI tools as 13 million learners use it globally.
Khan TED Institute targets low-cost AI-focused degree
Students could gain an AI-focused degree for under USD $10,000 as employers back a new skills-based model for faster entry to work.
Liner launches Figure Generator for academic research
Researchers can now turn paper passages into figures on Liner Scholar, as the new tool aims to speed up explaining complex findings.
GARR & Cubbit launch storage network for universities
Italian universities will gain a shared, Italy-based storage system as GARR and Cubbit begin a 1 petabyte pilot to improve resilience and control.
2N urges tougher cyber rules for access control devices
New EU rules could force access control makers to prove stronger patching, sourcing and disclosure processes as cyberattacks rise.
Turnitin sees shift from AI detection to classroom use
More than half of educators now want AI disclosed and tailored to assignments, as schools move beyond detection-only policies.
Adobe launches Acrobat Student Spaces for study support
Students worried about revision accuracy can now check AI answers against source documents in Adobe's free Acrobat beta.
NMITE launches bursaries to widen access for locals
Local students in Herefordshire will get new help to study engineering and robotics after donors backed NMITE's bursaries.
Databricks to invest USD $850 million in UK expansion
The expansion will more than double Databricks’ UK and Ireland headcount as it courts AI talent and deepens ties with major customers.
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.
Siemens launches cloud-linked fire detectors for buildings
Building owners can now monitor fire safety continuously as Siemens adds cloud-linked detectors aimed at reducing false alarms and maintenance downtime.
UK patent filings slip as EPO applications top 200000
UK patent filings drop 3.3% after three years of growth as EPO applications pass 200,000 for the first time, led by US, Germany and China.
ICS.AI launches free student AI access for UK universities
ICS.AI unveils a national higher education AI model giving UK students free access to campus tools in a bid to close the AI skills gap.
Job Moves
ICS.AI appoints Andy Logan as Head of Education Sales
NMITE appoints Richard Lillington to lead teaching
ICS.AI names Dr Crispin Bloomfield to lead UK education AI
Chris Burgess appointed CEO as CTI Digital targets UK expansion
Riverlane appoints Liz Durst as VP of QEC community
Nicola Allen appointed Managing Director at Educake
PPDS appoints Lutz Harder as interactive displays manager
Former AWS executive Craig Ridsdill joins CirrusHQ
Mike Upton joins e2e-assure as Head of Public Sector
