Industry News
Recycling laptops to reduce digital inequity
A new initiative in Auckland schools will source used laptops and desktop computers from businesses and households and gift them to students. [ + ]
Mirvac launches future workplace pilot
Mirvac has launched a new 1300 m2 Adaptive Workplace pilot at its Sydney HQ, creating a hybrid, dynamic test and learn space. [ + ]
STEM "girl power" in schools
Some of Queensland's brightest young female students will participate in the 2022 STEM Girl Power Camp in Brisbane. [ + ]
Catholic sector teachers to go on strike
A full-day stop work has been endorsed by the IEU executive, following a vote by over 17,000 teachers and support staff in the Catholic education sector. [ + ]
Apple introducing new accessibility features
Apple is previewing a range of new accessibility features for iPhones, iPads and Macs designed to help users with disabilities get the most out of their devices. [ + ]
Australian Curriculum goes digital
The updated and approved Australian Curriculum, Version 9.0, is now online. [ + ]
Cybersecurity focus in digital skills training courses
More than 2000 Queenslanders have enrolled for digital skills qualifications, including at Mooloolaba TAFE's new Cyber Security Training Operations Centre. [ + ]
Solving skills shortages from the classroom
An organisation working with schools to promote drone and geospatial skills development believes it could help solve the Australian construction skills shortage. [ + ]
Seeing Machines, ANU win ARC Linkage grant
Canberra-based Seeing Machines will collaborate with ANU on R&D into technology designed to mitigate the risks of drowsy and distracted driving. [ + ]
Cricket Australia using Microsoft Viva to tackle burnout
Cricket Australia has adopted Microsoft Viva Insights to help employees recover from the stresses imposed by the pandemic. [ + ]
UNESCO program explores tech in education
A program enabling young people aged 14–18 to share views with experts from UNESCO has now reached students from 39 schools in 21 countries. [ + ]
Phishing attacks surge 450% as attackers exploit SEO
Phishing attacks have surged 450% in the last year as attackers become increasingly adept at exploiting search engine optimisation in their campaigns. [ + ]
UniSA secures quadruped robot for research
UniSA's new quadrupedal robot, Clive, will be used to explore applications for autonomous robots in multiple sectors. [ + ]
SecureCo partners with IBM on voice platform
SecureCo has partnered with IBM to offer businesses a cloud-native voice platform. [ + ]
Jo-Anne Ruhl to head up Workday ANZ
Workday has announced that Jo-Anne Ruhl is the new vice president and managing director of the company's ANZ operations. [ + ]