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Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington was proud to launch Te Whiri Kawe - the Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence on 13 June 2023 at the Kelburn campus.
20 July 2023
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Transforming education one device at a time
With digital content replacing physical books and online learning platforms taking the lead, the internet has become the go-to source for educational needs. High-speed internet is the key to this online world, making smooth and effective learning possible.
11 July 2023
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Tauranga STEM Festival 2023: Who Will Shape the Future of Tech?
On October 1st this year, Tauranga will once again play host to the biggest FREE street festival in New Zealand, celebrating all things Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. The event, known as ‘STEMFest’, is growing every year and is encouraging the tech sector to play a bigger role this year.
06 July 2023
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Embracing the AI Revolution in New Zealand Schools: A Make-or-Break Decision for Education’s Future
As the AI revolution unfolds, digital literacy becomes more important than ever. It poses a crucial question to New Zealand schools: Will we embrace AI or shy away from it? This decision will undeniably impact how well our young people are equipped to become agents of change in shaping a better future for themselves and society.
28 June 2023
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Developing cyber security skills and promoting awareness of cyber careers
Grok Academy Limited (Grok) is a not-for-profit with an international remit offering online and unplugged coding, cyber security and digital literacy activities for students in primary and secondary school.
28 June 2023
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ASCILITE 2023 Conference
ASCILITE is the premier conference for the educational use of technologies in tertiary education and is happening in December. Registrations open soon and we would love for you to join us and explore with us the latest research and trends in digital education in NZ. As we ramp up to this event we are also in … Continue reading "ASCILITE 2023 Conference"
27 June 2023
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A Deep Dive into the Vietnamese EdTech Market
On a drizzly afternoon at AcademyEX, a diverse crowd of edtech founders gathered in-person while others joined online, to explore the rapidly emerging Vietnamese EdTech market. The event, "EdTech Market Deep Dive: Vietnam", presented by EdTechNZ and VietTechNZ, was a rich exploration of the opportunities and challenges inherent in penetrating this dynamic market, fuelled by a youthful, tech-savvy populace.
19 June 2023
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BioTechNZ: “It’s time to reconsider gene modification’s role”
BioTechNZ Executive Director Zahra Champion told Mike Hosking that past anti-GMO conversations caused industry to steer clear of the topic, out of fear of what consumers will say.
14 June 2023
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AI Transforms Flood Management: Enhancing Resilience to the Climate Crisis
Severe weather events, including frequent and devastating flooding, have posed significant challenges for communities around the world. In New Zealand, the recent impact of Cyclone Gabrielle has spurred the search for innovative solutions to manage flood risks. One such solution is the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into flood management systems.
07 June 2023
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AI, sustainability and the environment | AI Forum News
Tēnā tātou katoa It’s been a busy month at AI Forum NZ. Here are some of the exciting things we’ve been working on. Tomorrow, Today Event SeriesOn 27 June in Christchurch, we launch a series of societal level discussions clearly focused on the Forum’s purpose: harnessing the power of AI to enable a prosperous, inclusive … Continue reading "AI, sustainability and the environment | AI Forum News"
31 May 2023