Keeper has found that just 14 percent of schools currently mandate cybersecurity training. At the same time, ransomware attacks on schools, colleges and universities increased by 23 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2025.| EdTech Innovation Hub
Oxford Brookes University in England announces two new associate professor appointments. Sarah-Louise Mitchell becomes Associate Professor of Marketing Practice, while Karen Cripps steps into the role of Associate Professor in Responsible Management and Leadership. Read the latest on ETIH EdTech New| EdTech Innovation Hub
The Gates Foundation has launched its first AI Fellows program, a 12-month fellowship embedding AI specialists into global health, development, and education teams. Announced by Trevor Mundel on LinkedIn, the initiative begins in November 2025 with applications open until September 19. Read more on| EdTech Innovation Hub
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence in Abu Dhabi and technology group G42 are preparing to launch K2 Think, described as the world’s most advanced open-source reasoning model. The initiative has backing from UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Deputy Ruler Tahnoon bin Z| EdTech Innovation Hub
Kevin Dubouis has joined OpenAI after nearly six years at The Wall Street Journal, where he held senior roles including Director of Strategic Initiatives. In a LinkedIn post, Dubouis said he is inspired by OpenAI’s mission and will lead efforts to study how early adopters use AI to solve global chal| EdTech Innovation Hub
Fairfield University in Connecticut, US, has been awarded a three-year grant by the National Science Foundation as the lead institution on a collaborative project focused on ethics in AI education.| EdTech Innovation Hub
In the study, which was conducted by crime and justice consultancy Crest Advisory, the service was found to reduce violence and support inmates to find work after release.| EdTech Innovation Hub
Pearson and Salesforce will integrate Pearson VUE’s testing systems into the Salesforce certification program, giving employees and employers the most up-to-date skills.| EdTech Innovation Hub
