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University of Limerick awards Stryker scholarship to four
Higher education

University of Limerick awards Stryker scholarship to four

The award gives each student EUR €2,500 plus mentoring and placements, extending a five-decade partnership between the university and Stryker.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026

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CyberPath study says barriers block cyber job entry
Risk & Compliance

CyberPath study says barriers block cyber job entry

Australians seeking cyber security jobs face costly certification hurdles and vague entry rules, leaving employers short of qualified applicants.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Senior developers doubt juniors' AI coding readiness
Generative AI

Senior developers doubt juniors' AI coding readiness

A global survey suggests many junior coders can use AI tools but still struggle to explain their output, worrying employers about future readiness.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
AI tools widen gap in junior software engineers' skills
Generative AI

AI tools widen gap in junior software engineers' skills

The survey suggests employers now fear junior coders can generate output with AI, yet still struggle to explain or debug their own code.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
AI adoption rises as cybersecurity staff feel squeezed
Digital Transformation

AI adoption rises as cybersecurity staff feel squeezed

Pressure is mounting on security teams as AI spending rises, with 68% saying the job has become harder over two years.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Interledger Foundation expands open payments teaching
Fintech

Interledger Foundation expands open payments teaching

Students across four continents will learn to build interoperable payment systems as Interledger Foundation widens university courses and internships.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

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Tech New Zealand urges action on digital skills gap
Data governance

Tech New Zealand urges action on digital skills gap

New Zealand's tech growth is being constrained by a deepening talent shortage, with firms struggling to fill AI, cyber and cloud roles.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 3 days ago
UK employers value AI skills over grades, study shows
eLearning

UK employers value AI skills over grades, study shows

Employer demand for AI know-how is rising fast, with vacancies paying 34% more and formal qualifications losing sway in hiring.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Marvell to invest USD $250 million in India expansion
Semiconductors

Marvell to invest USD $250 million in India expansion

The spending will add engineering jobs in Bengaluru and Hyderabad as India becomes a bigger chip design hub for global firms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
New Zealand signs PPP for Northland Expressway link
Procurement

New Zealand signs PPP for Northland Expressway link

The first 26-kilometre stretch is due to open in 2033, after the Government closed a NZD $3.649 billion deal for the route.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
UK learners lag in AI workplace readiness, study finds
Digital Transformation

UK learners lag in AI workplace readiness, study finds

Employers say graduates can explain AI concepts, but many still lack the practical confidence needed to use the tools at work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
UPES teams with Salesforce for AI data science degree
Customer Relationship Management

UPES teams with Salesforce for AI data science degree

Students will gain hands-on AI and CRM training from first year under a new degree designed to meet rising employer demand for data skills.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Salesforce to train one million Indians in AI by 2030
Digital Transformation

Salesforce to train one million Indians in AI by 2030

The push reflects rising demand for AI jobs in India as Salesforce aims to widen access to training, internships and employer links.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
DBS to hire 500 more young Singaporeans as AI reshapes work
Digital Transformation

DBS to hire 500 more young Singaporeans as AI reshapes work

The lender is deepening its talent pipeline as automation reshapes entry-level jobs, with interns expected to make up most of this year's intake.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
Lumify Learn launches tech training packs for jobs
EduTech

Lumify Learn launches tech training packs for jobs

Australian employers’ doubts over degree-only routes have boosted demand for training that combines qualifications, certifications and workplace experience.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
University of Toronto Co-op offers year-round tech hiring
EduTech

University of Toronto Co-op offers year-round tech hiring

Employers across Canada's tech sector can now recruit University of Toronto co-op students year-round, matching placements to project timelines.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Macquarie University & tech group deepen digital ties
EduTech

Macquarie University & tech group deepen digital ties

The agreement should widen student pathways into cloud and cyber jobs as Australia’s demand for digital infrastructure and talent grows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026