Students stories - Page 3
Local edtech companies can gain edge with student data promise - NZ Tech Alliance
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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microsoft
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edutech
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google
Edtech surveillance by multinational tech companies to harvest pupils' personal data is provoking controversy, clampdowns and court cases in the US and Europe.
SEVENmile partners with Dock Labs to authenticate certificates
Tue, 13th Sep 2022
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blockchain
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students
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certification
SEVENmile now officially issues fraud-proof certificates, allowing students to prove their skills and ensure immediate trust with employers.
The University of Melbourne implements data ecosystem with Talend
Tue, 16th Aug 2022
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bi
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big data
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edutech
Talend has announced that The University of Melbourne (UoM) has selected Talend Data Fabric for its cloud data platform.
Dell Technologies reveals growth of Student TechCrew in ANZ
Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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it training
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network infrastructure
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certification
Dell Student TechCrew is an initiative designed to promote future career skills through Dell’s technical certification program and hands-on experience.
Kiwi student wellbeing company closes $1.8m funding round
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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students
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mental health
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icehouse
New Zealand-based platform Komodo has closed a NZ$1.8m seed round led by Folklore Ventures to advance student wellbeing.
Tribal Group wins NZ higher education SaaS contract
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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edutech
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tertiary education
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students
Tribal Group wins contract to replace Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi's Student Management System in New Zealand.
NTT and Red Bull Basement encourage entrepreneurial students to 'innovate for good'
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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entrepreneur
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red bull
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students
NTT partners with Red Bull Basement to support entrepreneurial students worldwide with their innovative projects.
7 ways educational technology improves classroom experiences
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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edutech
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mobility
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byod
Educational technology integration is crucial for today's classrooms, with benefits including better student outcomes and increased engagement.
Fujitsu launches nine new enterprise PC models
Thu, 30th Jan 2020
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
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fujitsu
Fujitsu unveils ARROWS Tab Q5010 series, targeting education and enterprise with latest OS and CPU tech.
Sydney Business School brings advanced analytics education to students in NSW
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Sydney Business School at the University of Wollongong is now teaching advanced business analytics with SAS in New South Wales. #education #analytics.
University of Auckland students launch app for Stress Less Week
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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apps
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auckland university
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students
Auckland students launch digital treasure hunt to beat exam stress. #UniAucklandFun #StressLessWeek.
And the James Dyson Award goes to... Electric Cargo Trike
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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cartech
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dyson 360 eye
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evs
NZ's James Dyson Award goes to a sustainable Electric Cargo Trike, redefining urban deliveries.
How digital document management can help training organisations boost compliance
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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it training
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ecm
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document management
Proving enrolments are active and legitimate is a challenge for RTOs. Upstream says digital document management can help.
New Genesis trust hoped to drive STEM inspiration in schools
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
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renewable energy
The trust will provide relevant equipment to New Zealand schools in the hopes that it will inspire students’ interest in STEM and renewable energy.
Student app Niesh gets $1m funding windfall
Tue, 20th Nov 2018
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apps
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students
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niesh
New Zealand student app Niesh, founded by Jae Yoo and James Koo, could be worth $10m once it rolls out nationwide.
Adobe: Gen Z don’t feel prepared for a tech-driven workforce
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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edutech
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skills gap
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technology in the classroom
93% of students and 78% of teachers agree that Gen Z would be better prepared for the future if they had a good understanding of technology.
Student-built electric vehicles battle it out in Auckland
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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cartech
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nz
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students
Teams of high school students are given a 300-watt electric motor kit and batteries to build their vehicles...
New Zealand student uses milk protein to 3D-imprint cells that could possibly regrow limbs
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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3d printing
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university of canterbury
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students
NZ student innovates with milk to 3D print cell patterns, paving the way for limb regeneration.
NZ 3D animation students win international creative competition
Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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nz
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3d
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students
The Rookies competition winners have been announced, with students from New Zealand's Media Design School taking home awards and internships.
Communities of Learning expo showcases tools for teachers
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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collaboration
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students
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progress
The National Cross Sector Forum 2017, hosted by Education Minister Hekia Parata, showcases tools and resources to support education in New Zealand.
Innovative students get set for Global Student Entrepreneur Awards this week
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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students
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entrepreneurs organisation
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global student entrepreneur awards
The Global Student Entrepreneurs Awards will be held in Auckland’s Viaduct on Friday, celebrating Kiwi students' innovative new businesses.
Kiwi students not prepared, lack strategy
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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edutech
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ncea
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schools
Educators lack time and resources to prepare Kiwi students correctly for examinations, one Wellington tutoring company says.
New APAC headquarters for Google in Singapore
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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edutech
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developers
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google
Google's new APAC HQ opens in Singapore, marking growth and aiming to boost regional tech careers and innovation.
Kiwi teen runs tech events to inspire students & help ditch the 'geek' stereotype
Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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ai
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coding
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students
Year 13 student Lucy Chen has successfully taken tech to her fellow students, with eye-opening success through the NextGen Tech & Tech Talks events.