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upGrad moves to acquire Unacademy in all-stock deal amid India edtech consolidation
Indian edtech platform Unacademy is set to be acquired by rival upGrad in an all-stock share-swap deal. The merger consolidates two major online learning platforms as India's edtech sector continues to contract.
Phinma Education acquires Southeastern Colleges in P690m deal to expand Philippines network
Philippine conglomerate Phinma Corp has acquired an 84.91% stake in Pasay-based Southeastern Colleges for P690m (€9.95m). The deal expands the group's higher education network to 14 institutions across the region.
Bowsy.ie and Pivotal Talent launch AI career assessment tool for Irish school leavers
Bowsy.ie and Pivotal Talent are launching an AI-powered career assessment platform for Irish school leavers in April 2026. The tool uses behavioural science and predictive analytics to match students to careers and CAO courses.
Premier Skills Institute opens in Thurles to advance veterinary professional development
Premier Skills Institute has launched in Thurles as an independent veterinary professional development centre. The facility positions the Tipperary town as a national hub for advanced skills training in animal health.
Evidence, Not Algorithms: Why Knowing Every Learner Must Come First in AI-Driven Education
A white paper from Explore Learning argues that the £22.7 billion global EdTech market must ground AI adoption in continuous learner assessment. Without rigorous evidence, so-called personalisation becomes guesswork.
Bank of Ireland expands AI training as workforce demand for data skills grows
Bank of Ireland has launched an expanded AI and data training programme for its workforce. New research shows 72% of Irish adults expect organisations handling essential services to upskill staff in artificial intelligence.
Professor Georgina Andrews joins judging panel for Education Awards 2026
Professor Georgina Andrews, Vice-Chancellor and CEO of Bath Spa University, has been appointed to the judging panel for the Education Awards 2026, bringing extensive experience in higher education leadership, business education, and institutional governance to the role. Andrews' career spans legal practice, business school leadership, and university executive leadership, with a sustained focus on student-centred learning and widening access to higher education.
Willie Donnelly brings Research and Innovation Leadership as Judging Coordinator for Education Awards 2026
Willie Donnelly, Director of Research and Innovation at THEA, has been appointed Judging Coordinator for the Education Awards 2026, bringing extensive experience in academic research, technology transfer, and higher education governance. As former President of Waterford Institute of Technology and creator of the TSSG/Walton Institute research centre, Donnelly secured over €100 million in competitive funding and established multiple campus companies, including FeedHenry, which was acquired by Red Hat.
Huawei launches AI Education Center solution for global institutions
China-based Huawei has launched an AI Education Center solution for institutions globally. The technology company provides integrated infrastructure enabling education providers to deliver artificial intelligence training and research capabilities.
CIOB calls for national campaign to promote construction careers
The Chartered Institute of Building in the UK has called for a national construction careers campaign to address sector skills shortages. The professional body advocates coordinated promotion of construction career pathways.
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