Tertiary education stories - Page 2

THETA 2017 is looking to be one of the most relevant conferences for decision makers and infrastructure managers in the tertiary sector.

STEM graduates earn more but are more likely to stay in the same job, says new research by Motu. They also analyze career paths for non-STEM grads.

Barriers to innovation within New Zealand's tertiary education system have been identified by the Productivity Commission.

Te Ara o Mauao is a multi-purpose, technologically enhanced learning space, which offers greater informality and flexibility for learning.

$35 million will be poured into 'Entrepreneurial Universities' that can attract researchers, innovation and ultimately grow New Zealand education.

Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association (VUWSA) has called for more focus on providing service quality and innovation.

Students' needs and expectations will continue to change as new technologies arise and affect the education sector.

IBM unveils Watson for Cyber Security, leveraging cognitive tech and collaboration with top US universities to tackle modern cyber threats.

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) launches NZTC Global, offering online early childhood qualifications worldwide.

NZ's Productivity Commission calls for views on modernising the £5bn tertiary education sector for future challenges.

Brydge has released new wireless keyboards in New Zealand for secondary and tertiary students who want to turn their iPad into an education tool.

Blackboard introduces new SaaS options for its Learning Management System, giving customers more control and flexibility.

Higher education institutions must invest in understanding how learning is changing to stand out, according to a report by Ovum.

Demand for technology in education, which can be accessed from any location, has sparked a revolution in the online learning segment.

Blackboard partners with VoiceThread to enhance communication for learners and instructors with video, voice and text commenting.

New Zealand tops OECD countries in education spending, committing more of its public spending to education than most others.

The Government is investigating new models of tertiary education that fit better with the changing demands of today's world.

Tertiary enrolments are set to topple going into 2016, but it is uncertain how this will impact the demand for IT resources in the tertiary sector.

Employers are shifting focus from qualifications to workplace culture and innovative thinking when hiring, according to AbsoluteIT.

All universities, wānanga and polytechnics will be required to publish information about the employment status and earnings of graduates as of 2017.