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Flinders University & Sennheiser launch hi-tech Adelaide campus
EduTech

Flinders University & Sennheiser launch hi-tech Adelaide campus

Adelaide's Flinder University collaborates with Sennheiser, renovating its city campus with cutting-edge audio technology to enrich teaching experiences and promote interactivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Optic Security Group expands in Western Australia with new Perth office
EduTech

Optic Security Group expands in Western Australia with new Perth office

Optic Security Group strengthens its presence in Western Australia with a new Perth office and the promotion of industry veteran Patrick Hill to Operations Manager.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
TechnologyOne marks era end for 'on-prem' in higher education sector
Software-as-a-Service

TechnologyOne marks era end for 'on-prem' in higher education sector

TechnologyOne declares the end of the 'on-prem' era as all customers transition to SaaS, boosting productivity and staff retention in higher education.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023
Australian PhD students land internships at European Space Agency's Phi Lab
EduTech

Australian PhD students land internships at European Space Agency's Phi Lab

Two Australian PhD students secure research internships at the European Space Agency's cutting-edge Phi Lab in Italy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2023

Global Stories

Tertiary education stories

Dell and University of Queensland advance supercomputer innovation
EduTech

Dell and University of Queensland advance supercomputer innovation

For the next phase of supercomputing, UQ will use advanced GPU technologies to provide a whole new capability of visual compute inside the supercomputer.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Tertiary education stories

NetApp enhances IT infrastructure for Semyung University
Storage

NetApp enhances IT infrastructure for Semyung University

NetApp partners with Semyung University and KL Information and Communication to revolutionise the university's IT infrastructure, enhancing data security, storage, and performance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
What does the Siouxsie Wiles case mean for health and safety?
Physical Security

What does the Siouxsie Wiles case mean for health and safety?

Employers may now have to do more to protect staff from online abuse after a court found a university breached health and safety duties.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Aston University sets world record in data transmission speed
EduTech

Aston University sets world record in data transmission speed

Aston University researchers shatter data transmission speed record, reaching 402 terabits per second with advanced optical fibre technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
IWD 2024: Tertiary education for women hasn't kept pace with their needs
EduTech

IWD 2024: Tertiary education for women hasn't kept pace with their needs

Amid tech disruption, global tertiary education is falling behind in meeting women's needs for upskilling, requiring a more flexible, personalised approach.

By Simona Turin • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Banked unveils finance guide for New Zealand students
EduTech

Banked unveils finance guide for New Zealand students

Ppersonal finance website Banked debuts a free, comprehensive guide to help students effectively manage finances during their transition to tertiary education.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Tax Traders awards Cultivate Technology Scholarship to two promising students
EduTech

Tax Traders awards Cultivate Technology Scholarship to two promising students

Tax Traders awards Cultivate Technology Scholarship to budding video game developer and cybersecurity enthusiast.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
A collaborative way forward for infrastructure & construction
Tertiary education

A collaborative way forward for infrastructure & construction

The five-year plan aims to tackle workforce shortages, lift training standards and strengthen Māori participation across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2023
Supporting neuro-diverse and dyslexic learners in construction
Education, Learning & Training

Supporting neuro-diverse and dyslexic learners in construction

Support resources are being expanded for dyslexic apprentices as the sector seeks to keep more neurodiverse Kiwis in training.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023
Students tackle country’s big infrastructure issues
Risk & Compliance

Students tackle country’s big infrastructure issues

Real-world subdivision design projects are giving civil engineering students hands-on experience tackling housing and water shortages across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023
Construction micro-credentials to encourage job-seekers
eLearning

Construction micro-credentials to encourage job-seekers

Job-seekers can now gain entry-level trade skills in months as BCITO and Waihanga Ara Rau roll out five new construction micro-credentials.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th May 2023
Skills shortage to worsen by 38% in just six years
Supply Chain

Skills shortage to worsen by 38% in just six years

Manufacturers risk losing contracts and output as a government report warns the labour gap could top 40,000 workers by 2028.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022
New Zealand desperate for skilled tech staff
Education, Learning & Training

New Zealand desperate for skilled tech staff

Skills shortages are slowing growth across New Zealand's $18.8 billion tech sector, despite easier visa access for overseas talent.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2022