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University of Toronto Co-op offers year-round tech hiring
EduTech

University of Toronto Co-op offers year-round tech hiring

Employers across Canada's tech sector can now recruit University of Toronto co-op students year-round, matching placements to project timelines.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Lionel Richie to head TELUS youth fundraising gala
EduTech

Lionel Richie to head TELUS youth fundraising gala

The Toronto fundraiser will channel proceeds into bursaries and community grants for young Canadians facing financial and mental health pressures.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

Global Stories

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Extreme launches Wi-Fi 7 access points for indoors
EduTech

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Liquid Instruments raises USD $50m in Series C round
EduTech

Liquid Instruments raises USD $50m in Series C round

The deal adds a major incumbent backer as software-defined test gear gains ground across semiconductor, defence and research labs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Higher education stories

ICS.AI appoints Andy Logan as Head of Education Sales
EduTech

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Persistent, IIT Kharagpur launch AI innovation lab
EduTech

Persistent, IIT Kharagpur launch AI innovation lab

The new facility will link students and faculty to industry problems in healthcare, education technology and finance, as India pushes applied AI research.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Lumify Learn launches tech training packs for jobs
EduTech

Lumify Learn launches tech training packs for jobs

Australian employers’ doubts over degree-only routes have boosted demand for training that combines qualifications, certifications and workplace experience.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
ReliaQuest backs Florida State AI cybersecurity push
EduTech

ReliaQuest backs Florida State AI cybersecurity push

Florida State University will expand AI cyber training and research after a USD $1.5 million gift from ReliaQuest to fund new student and faculty programmes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Penn State expands Flywire role for tuition payments
Software-as-a-Service

Penn State expands Flywire role for tuition payments

The move will streamline billing and refunds for more than 100,000 students as Penn State automates tuition processes and cuts manual errors.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Macquarie University & tech group deepen digital ties
EduTech

Macquarie University & tech group deepen digital ties

The agreement should widen student pathways into cloud and cyber jobs as Australia’s demand for digital infrastructure and talent grows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Bagalkot University honours Mahesh Bellad with doctorate
EduTech

Bagalkot University honours Mahesh Bellad with doctorate

The accolade highlights north Karnataka university's inaugural convocation, where Bellad was recognised for work in digital learning and AV systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
DayOne launches Thailand AI career expo with 800 attendees
EduTech

DayOne launches Thailand AI career expo with 800 attendees

The Bangkok event linked DayOne’s data centre build-out to hiring and training, with more than 600 technology and AI roles on offer.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
NMITE wins IET accreditation for engineering degrees
EduTech

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.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Oxford installs Harrison console in new humanities centre
EduTech

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.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Aptech & Medhavi Skills University sign training pact
EduTech

Aptech & Medhavi Skills University sign training pact

Learners in India could gain easier access to industry-aligned credentials as the firms pair vocational courses with degree pathways and digital records.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
SAS expands UK AI push with GBP £20 million Glasgow plan
EduTech

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.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
MongoDB to invest EUR €74m in Ireland & add 200 jobs
EduTech

MongoDB to invest EUR €74m in Ireland & add 200 jobs

The expansion will lift MongoDB's Irish headcount by more than 50% by 2027 as it adds engineering and AI roles in Dublin and Cork.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026