redAcademy and Flash Group empower net-gen tech talent

redAcademy has partnered with Flash Group, a South African fintech company, to close the business’ critical senior tech talent gaps. redAcademy will work closely with Flash Group to help them develop the skills they need without putting any additional pressure on...

African programme wins learning award

Imagine Worldwide Tablet-Based Foundational Learning Programme from Imagine Worldwide in Africa has won the inaugural Global EdTech Prize in the Non-Profits category. Founded this year by T4 Education, with the support of Owl Ventures, the Global EdTech Prize...

Google gives African students free access to advanced AI tools

Google has announced a major initiative to support  higher education across Africa by offering its premium AI subscription, Google AI Pro for free to university students for 12 months. The offer is available to eligible students aged 18+  in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria,...

Acer and Intel pilot the AI Classroom

AI Classroom is a pilot project launched in 50 schools across six European countries — the UK, Spain, Italy, Bulgaria, Finland, and Sweden — and ready to kick off in Ireland and Poland. Jointly developed by Acer and Intel, the project enables teachers to leverage...

Rethinking peer review in the AI era

Peer review is the foundation of scholarly integrity. It safeguards the accuracy, credibility, and transparency of academic publishing. Yet in 2025, peer review is under increasing pressure: growing submission volumes, tighter timelines, and the ethical complexities...