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NZ govt invests US$1.5 mil in after-school ICT learning

The New Zealand Government will allocate NZ$1.9 million (US$1.5 million) to the Department of Internal Affairs as part of its effort to support Computer Clubhouse to increase digital literacy and connection.

Thailand develops mobile app to collect health data

Chiang Mai University and Saraphi Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand have ...

UK Government grants US$11.4 mil for cyber security research

The UK government and research council will grant Oxford University ...

17 May 2013 | News

Google to train students in Indian state

The State Government of Andhra Pradesh has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Google India to train engineering students in the state in latest technologies such as mobile development and cloud computing.

17 May 2013 | News

US launches app to help people learn and teach English

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has launched a mobile application to help people worldwide access resources for learning English on simple mobile devices.

15 May 2013 | News

Japanese University to deploy supercomputer

Information Technology Center of Nagoya University, Japan will deploy a high-performance supercomputer to enhance its advanced research and academic purposes.

13 May 2013 | News

Thailand launches ICT roadshow in rural areas

National Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Thailand has last week launched a campaign to boost computer literacy and bridge digital divide in rural areas.

8 May 2013 | News

Tech training centres set up in Myanmar

University of Computer Studies, Yangon, and University of Computer Studies, Mandalay joined forces with Cisco for a channel partner network under the collaborative support of the US Agency for International Development.

3 May 2013 | News

Singapore University to offer degree in business analytics

Recognising the growing industry need for data analytics professionals, the National University of Singapore and IBM, in partnership with the Singapore Economic Development Board, will establish the NUS Centre for Business Analytics.

26 April 2013 | News

NZ university to modernise campus network

University of Otago, New Zealand has announced its decision to invest US$ 22 million over the next five year to transform its campus network environment.

19 April 2013 | News

Skype used in virtual exchange classroom in Sri Lanka

A group of teachers from Rambuka eVillage School in southern Sri Lanka has leveraged Skype in a virtual classroom exchange programme enabling students from urban and city schools to experience tropical rain forest.

18 April 2013 | News

Philippine university joins forces with Australia on mobile learning study

The Australian Agency for International Development is partnering with the University of the Philippines Open University on the study of effective use of tablet computers for public school students.

10 April 2013 | News

E-payment for scholarships launched in India

College students who earn government scholarship in India will soon be able to receive the money via electronic transfer directly to their account.

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