Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Microsoft

Microsoft Ireland marks 40 years of operations with a new socio-economic report. The company has contributed €40 billion to the Irish economy and will invest an additional €4 million in AI skilling and STEM education across the country.

Author: Archie Villaflores

In this edition, we examine pivotal developments shaping education across Ireland and beyond. Entries for the The Education Awards 2026 remain open until 15 January 2026. Looking back to earlier this year, Dublin Business School Wins Best Library Team at The Education Awards 2025 underscores the growing importance of learning infrastructure in supporting student outcomes and institutional reputation. Meanwhile, LearnUpon expands education offering with AI course creator acquisition demonstrates how technology is transforming content delivery and learning efficiency. The integration of AI-powered tools into corporate and academic learning addresses persistent challenges in content creation and personalisation, enabling organisations to scale educational programmes while maintaining quality. On the corporate leadership front, Anthology appoints Parchment CEO to lead education software reorganisation illustrates how strategic leadership can stabilise and strengthen education software providers emerging from financial restructuring. Aligning operational direction with digital and pedagogical priorities, Anthology is positioned to focus on its core teaching and learning segment. These stories reflect an education sector balancing innovation, operational excellence, and leadership renewal. Read the full coverage of these developments and explore the future of education in practice.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Earlier this year, Dublin Business School was named Best Library Team at The Education Awards 2025, setting a benchmark in innovative student support and inspiring institutions ahead of the 2026 awards.

Author: The PIE News

Indian edtech company Upgrad files interest in acquiring Think & Learn, the parent of Byju’s, targeting higher education and professional upskilling assets. The move follows speculation around Unacademy and plans for international expansion.

Author: Bloomberg

Anthology, a US-based education software provider, is reorganising after Chapter 11 and appointing Matthew Pittinsky, CEO of Parchment, as executive chairman. The move focuses on student information systems and lifecycle engagement software.

Author: Business Plus

Irish edtech innovation uses virtual reality to teach correct recycling practices. Munster Technological University and the Nimbus Research Centre partnered with entrepreneur-led Envir-Aware Ltd to deliver immersive training tools for households and organisations.

Author: Business Plus

Two of Ireland’s leading EdTech companies, Wriggle Learning and ExamRevision, have partnered to expand access to digital learning tools for secondary schools. The integration offers secure, curriculum-aligned content and dashboards to support students and teachers.

Author: Silicon Republic

Dublin-based EdTech company LearnUpon has acquired Berlin-founded AI course creator Courseau to accelerate corporate learning content creation. The acquisition merges AI-native authoring with LearnUpon’s platform to produce scalable, multilingual training solutions.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The education sector continues to evolve, driven by technological adoption, global collaboration, and a focus on high-quality learning outcomes. Institutions and organisations are rethinking traditional models to equip students and professionals with the skills needed for an increasingly digital and interconnected world. Digital innovation in schools is accelerating rapidly. Microsoft expands AI training highlights initiatives enabling Irish schools to integrate artificial intelligence into teaching, empowering educators and students alike to embrace emerging technologies. International partnerships are strengthening higher education. AUN and Universities Australia formalise partnership demonstrates how cross-border collaboration fosters research, knowledge exchange, and regional academic growth. Meanwhile, entries for The Education Awards 2026 remain open until 15 January 2026. To look back at the standard set earlier this year, William Fry’s recognition with the Best Graduate Training Programme exemplified the excellence and future-focused development the programme continues to celebrate. These developments illustrate a sector defined by innovation, collaboration, and award-winning excellence, shaping the future of learning and professional development. Explore the full stories and stay informed on the initiatives transforming education in Ireland.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

After William Fry’s 2025 win for Best Graduate Training Programme earlier this year, attention now turns to The Education Awards 2026 as entries open for the next wave of education sector-shaping initiatives.