Starring Harvard, Udemy, AI and more: ETIH rolls out the biggest EdTech news stories of the week
It’s Monday morning and last week was another busy one in the EdTech world, so let’s kick back and get you up date with what’s been happening. Here's your briefing on the most important stories from the past seven days.
Harvard tops THE World Reputation Rankings 2025 for 14th consecutive year as global university list expands
The Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings 2025 have been released, with Harvard University once again securing the number one position for the 14th consecutive year.
The rankings are based on over 55,000 responses from academic experts worldwide, making it the largest invitation-only reputation survey in higher education.
Sodexo expands campus dining initiatives to improve student engagement and well-being
Sodexo Campus has introduced new initiatives to enhance student well-being and social engagement on college campuses across the United States.
The company, which provides dining services on more than 400 campuses nationwide, is implementing changes based on findings from the 2024-2025 Sodexo Student Lifestyle Survey and feedback from its student research group, The Quad Squad.
Polymath secures $1M funding to expand adaptive math learning platform for home and school
Kid-tech startup Polymath has secured $1 million in funding to support its expansion into the US market. The funding round includes investment from ClassDojo CTO Liam Don and a venture-backed pre-seed raise co-led by Blackbird Ventures and GD1.
Polymath is a digital learning platform designed to integrate mathematics into an interactive gaming environment. The platform uses an adaptive learning algorithm to personalize content for students, with users reportedly engaging for an average of 30 minutes per session.
Marks & Spencer partners with Cyber College Cymru to train students in cyber-security skills
UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) is expanding its role in cyber-security education by sponsoring Cyber College Cymru at Cardiff & Vale College.
Through this initiative, M&S’s cyber-security team will lead hands-on workshops aimed at equipping students with key cybersecurity skills and addressing the UK’s cybersecurity skills gap.
Ingram Micro and Udemy team up to expand workforce upskilling in India
Technology distributor Ingram Micro has announced a partnership with Udemy, an online learning platform, to increase access to workforce training programs across India.
The agreement will integrate Udemy Business solutions into Ingram Micro’s India distribution network, providing organizations with online courses focused on technical, business, and professional skills development.
Blue Yonder and University of Arkansas join forces to strengthen supply chain education
Blue Yonder, a global provider of digital supply chain solutions, has entered a two-year partnership with the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas.
As part of the agreement, Blue Yonder will serve as the first title sponsor for the Master of Science in Supply Chain Management Program within the J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management.
Resecurity partners with Georgia Tech to strengthen cyber-security education and research
Resecurity, a cyber-security company, has partnered with the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) to enhance cyber-security education, research, and workforce development.
The collaboration will integrate real-world cyber threat intelligence (CTI) into Georgia Tech’s academic programs, providing students with hands-on experience in tracking and analyzing digital threats.
