Education

Today, TAFE NSW and Dell Technologies have announced they have worked together on a comprehensive refresh of TAFE NSW’s technology, overhauling the back-end infrastructure and end-user devices. In the last twelve months, TAFE NSW has worked with Dell Technologies on a comprehensive technology refresh inspired, in part, by both the move towards hybrid learning, as well as the advanced courses it teaches using applications like...

BMW Group Australia has launched the fourth edition of the YourMelbourne student competition in partnership with two of Melbourne’s prestigious universities, RMIT University and the University of Melbourne. In this year’s iteration, the competition is open to all students – undergraduate and graduate – enrolled at both RMIT University College and the University of Melbourne, and challenges students to bring to life their sustainable vision...

Today, LEGO Education announced LEGO Education SPIKE Essential for primary school students (Grades 1-5) to ignite enthusiasm for STEAM learning through playful problem-solving and storytelling. Part of the LEGO Learning System, SPIKE Essential engages students in hands-on investigation of STEAM concepts while supporting literacy, math and social-emotional development. SPIKE Essential joins LEGO Education SPIKE Prime, LEGO Education BricQ Motion Essential and LEGO Education BricQ...

It's a rough time if you're a kid trying to get an education, but Knox Grammar is using technology to help deliver a learning environment with a difference (once lockdown ends). To give students an opportunity to develop ideas, test and research and then dive deeply into technology programs, a future-focussed classroom has been created. The school’s ICT integration team and shared immersive space...

Such is the growing industry of cybersecurity that forecasts predict that Australia will require an additional 18,000 cyber security professionals by 2026. To help remedy this shortfall, RMIT Online has announced two landmark postgraduate programs. The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security and Graduate Certificate in Blockchain-Enabled Business will equip students with the necessary skills in emerging specialisations. The qualifications will be delivered in partnership with industry leaders...

Randstad is a job seeking platform that has announced a new partnership with veteran education and employment organisation, WithYouWithMe. This new partnership aims to help candidates who have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 economic downturn kickstart a new career in technology.  The opportunity is open to all Randstad candidates looking to make a career transition. Previously only available to veterans, now all active and...

Monash University has announced that they're partnering with tech company Indra to add a Microgrid at their Clayton campus in Melbourne. As part of the Uni's plan to go 100% renewable by 2030, they are turning their campus, which spans 20 buildings, into a microgrid. This Microgrid essentially means the discreet buildings are treated as one, powered by a massive 1MW of solar panels...

The lure of a tech job is obvious. Cutting-edge skills, a future-proofed career, and great reimbursement – according to Yahoo, top-level engineers can expect to earn over AU$100,000. With salaries growing, more and more people are moving into the tech industry, with the potential for entrepreneurship present also. While tech professionals are in high demand, the industry is highly competitive, so enhancing your potential employment opportunities, often...