Starring PwC, Cisco, Multiverse and more: ETIH rolls out the biggest EdTech news stories of the week
It’s Monday morning, and ETIH is here to get you up to speed on last week’s biggest developments. From AI transforming education to digital skills training and investor priorities in GenAI, these are the top stories from the past seven days:
UK investors see GenAI as key to growth but prioritize workforce upskilling, PwC survey finds
Investors in the UK anticipate strong returns from the deployment of GenAI but expect companies to balance automation with workforce investment, according to PwC’s latest UK Investor Survey.
The survey, which gathered responses from more than 100 investors and analysts covering UK businesses, highlights optimism regarding GenAI’s potential for efficiency and revenue growth.
Intelsat and MaxIQ Space introduce Africa Space STEM Program to more schools across four countries
Intelsat, a global operator of satellite and terrestrial networks, and MaxIQ Space, a provider of STEM educational resources, have announced an expansion of the Intelsat Africa Space STEM Program.
The initiative will now reach schools in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Senegal, offering students and educators new opportunities to engage in space science education.
Cisco to train 1.5 million people in digital skills across the EU by 2030, including AI, cyber-security, and data science
Cisco, a global technology company specializing in networking, cyber-security, and digital infrastructure, has announced plans to equip 1.5 million individuals across the European Union with basic digital skills by 2030.
The initiative, launched at the European Commission’s Employment and Social Rights Forum in Brussels, aligns with the EU's Union of Skills framework. Cisco’s efforts aim to address the growing demand for digital literacy and workforce readiness in an AI-driven economy.
Stevens Institute and Nebius Academy bet on AI to shake up math education
Stevens Institute of Technology and Nebius Academy have launched the Laboratory for AI in Mathematics Education at Stevens’ Hoboken, New Jersey campus.
The new facility will examine how artificial intelligence can enhance math research, improve instruction, and support hypothesis testing using large language models (LLMs).
Crimson Founders connects MIT and Harvard startups with UAE investors through The Crimson Collective Week
Crimson Founders has concluded The Crimson Collective Week 1.0 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), an initiative designed to connect startups affiliated with MIT and Harvard with investors and strategic partners.
Held from February 24-28, 2025, the program integrated 19 early-stage companies into the UAE’s investment and innovation network.
Buckinghamshire New University taps Multiverse to supercharge staff data skills
Buckinghamshire New University, based in High Wycombe, England, has launched a Data Academy to train 35 staff members in data management. The initiative aims to improve staff efficiency, maintain student satisfaction, and support student growth.
