Higher education stories - Page 7
Heriot-Watt adopts AI for analysing student feedback
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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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.
University of Manchester strengthens cybersecurity measures
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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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.
D2L launches Creator+ with H5P for educators' toolkit
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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D2L has launched Creator+, featuring H5P integration, offering tools for personalised learning and advanced analytics for educators.
Education remains a target for cyberattacks says Microsoft
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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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.
D2L Brightspace tops Tambellini ranking for teaching, learning
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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D2L Brightspace tops Tambellini Group's 2024 StarChart, leading in innovation and user-friendly designs for learning management systems.
University education remains vital despite growing scrutiny
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Education sector to boost public cloud budgets as sustainability leads
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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storage
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Education institutions globally will boost public cloud storage budgets, prioritising sustainability and AI adoption, as cloud-first strategies gain momentum in 2024.
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.
Hyland pioneers AI updates for increased efficiency & automation
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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Hyland, global content solutions leader, introduces Hyland Experience Automate (Hx Automate), a pioneering service from its next-gen Hyland Experience (Hx) platform, aiming to revolutionise AI application in business management.
AI & student feedback focus at London education conference
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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The annual Student Voices in Higher Education Conference explores AI's influence on student feedback and institutional success at BMA House,.
IWD 2024: You don't need to be a techie to work in tech
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Underrepresentation persists in the tech sector, with alternative, non-techie routes into the industry being key for greater female inclusion, as per PWC survey.
IWD 2024: International Women's Day 2024: Realising your own potential
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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education, learning & training
The edtech industry continues to evolve as a promising avenue for women to realise their full potential through various roles.
UK students call for faster AI tool adoption in universities
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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Two-thirds of students believe their universities are too slow to adopt AI learning tools, signalling a sizeable need gap, according to a new survey.
Workday announces fiscal results & plans to buy HiredScore
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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Workday reports 17% YoY fiscal growth and outlines plans to acquire AI-backed talent orchestration firm, HiredScore, to enhance its CFO solutions portfolio.
Trustwave reveals cybersecurity threats targeting education sector
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Trustwave has revealed unique threats facing the education sector in their latest analysis, 2024 Education Threat Landscape, offering key strategies for building cybersecurity resilience.
Skills for Life initiative sparks renewed interest in vocational paths
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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education, learning & training
The nationwide initiative, Skills for Life, promotes technical qualifications, skills training and business growth via a dynamic mass-media campaign.
UK academia divided over role & ethics of AI technologies
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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A stark divide has emerged in UK universities surrounding the ethics and role of AI technologies in higher education settings.