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Ellucian appoints Josh Rice as Chief Commercial Officer to drive higher education SaaS growth
US-based higher education technology company Ellucian has appointed Josh Rice as Chief Commercial Officer to lead global commercial operations. The hire supports the company's push to scale SaaS and AI platform adoption across higher education institutions.
EdenFiftyOne builds 51-skill literacy framework to address systemic gaps in English education
UK edtech platform EdenFiftyOne has mapped English literacy into 51 defined skills to address systemic gaps in secondary school teaching. The framework gives teachers and students a structured, visible progression model for foundational literacy development.
Michael Bower appointed director of The Open University in Ireland to lead access and skills agenda
The Open University has appointed Michael Bower as Principal and Director for Ireland, succeeding John D'Arcy after 15 years. Bower brings over a decade of leadership experience within the organisation across both Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Canva launches Irish ambassador programme to advance digital skills in small business communities
Australian design platform Canva has launched an ambassador programme in Ireland targeting small business owners, creators and educators. The initiative formalises community-led digital skills training and design literacy development across local business networks.
What Ireland’s Education Policy Diagnosis Means for Businesses, Providers and EdTech
A landmark peer-reviewed study in Irish Educational Studies identifies three structural barriers constraining Ireland’s education system. Businesses, education providers, and EdTech companies that understand and engage with these constraints will shape Ireland’s education future.
Professor Colette Henry joins judging panel for Education Awards 2026
Professor Colette Henry, Head of Department of Business Studies at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), has been named as a member of the judging panel for the Education Awards 2026, bringing a research career defined by entrepreneurship, gender equity, and the policy frameworks that shape participation in education and enterprise. Entries before the panel will benefit from a judging perspective that is simultaneously evidence-driven and policy-literate — attentive to what interventions actually shift outcomes for learners and entrepreneurs, and for whom.
Triumph Higher Education Group acquires Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts in Canadian expansion
US-based Triumph Higher Education Group has acquired Vancouver's Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, expanding its culinary education network into Canada. The deal adds a second accredited institution to Triumph's North American portfolio.
Wycombe Abbey opens Bangkok campus to advance British education across Southeast Asia
UK institution Wycombe Abbey is launching an international school in Bangkok in August 2026. The expansion strengthens Thailand's position as a growing destination for British-curriculum education in Asia.
King's Business School launches live HR consultancy module in partnership with Benifex
King's Business School has launched a live consultancy module for its online MSc Global Human Resource Management programme in partnership with employee benefits platform Benifex. The initiative embeds applied research and HR practice into structured academic delivery.
Groody Developments begins €300m student accommodation project near University of Limerick
A €300m student accommodation development of 1,400 beds is set to begin construction in Limerick. The project will be the largest student housing development outside Dublin upon completion.
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