Industry News
Future of education: the student view
Students can provide input into the future of education, thanks to the Student Voice writing competition. [ + ]
Why does virtual reality make some people feel sick?
UNSW researchers are investigating what causes cybersickness, an illness experienced while using head-mounted displays in virtual reality. [ + ]
Flexible and personalised learning approach recognised
Pacific Lutheran College principal Bronwyn Dolling has been celebrated in The Educator's annual Hot List report. [ + ]
Five emerging trends slated to drive tech innovation
Gartner has identified five emerging trends, including technologies that alter the state of your brain, that will drive technology innovation over the next decade. [ + ]
ACCC consulting on NBN Co's rebate offer
The ACCC has launched a consultation into NBN Co's proposed new wholesale service standard commitments, which include rebates for underperforming connections. [ + ]
Small business grant program to fund cybersecurity research
A new industry support program has been launched to recruit small businesses to fight against cyber threats by developing ambitious capabilities for the ADF. [ + ]
STEM Punks up for national awards
STEM Punks has been nominated as a finalist in three categories at the 2020 AusMumpreneur Awards. [ + ]
Online support for early childhood educators
The Victorian Government is delivering more support for educators and teachers to better prepare for children moving from kindergarten to school. [ + ]
FireEye launches public bug bounty program
FireEye is inviting researchers to register to participate in the new public bug bounty program for its corporate infrastructure. [ + ]
NZ West Coast and Southland to get regional fibre links
Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones has confirmed that work is underway to improve communication and digital connectivity in regional New Zealand. [ + ]
ACMA orders ISPs to block more illegal gambling websites
ACMA has announced plans to block eight illegal offshore gambling websites, with customers advised to withdraw money from the sites now. [ + ]
NEXTDC, Ciena collaborate to improve network scalability
Data centre provider NEXTDC will partner with Ciena to deploy Ciena's Data Centre Interconnect platform to improve network scalability. [ + ]
Giving students a voice
A multimedia hub aimed at giving NSW students a platform where they can share their views and creativity with the wider community has been launched. [ + ]
IBM launches SkillsBuild, a free digital learning platform
IBM and Soldier On have launched SkillsBuild, a free digital learning platform, to provide an opportunity for military veterans to upskill for a future in technology. [ + ]
RMIT to assist in upskilling the Singaporean market
RMIT Online has partnered with the Singapore Institute of Management to provide a range of courses in sectors such as AI and cybersecurity. [ + ]
