Edtech: Virtual Internships raises $14.3 million
Virtual Internships has closed a $14.3 million Series A funding round as it scales to meet a growing demand for remote work and learning.
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Collaboration in edtech needed – Duolingo
Edtech is not a “silver bullet” for solving the problems of education access, but should be used as a tool to “support excellent teaching” and “increase efficiency”, a new white paper has recommended.
NZ government backs innovation with $1.6m
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao has allocated $1.6 million to six international education specialists as the country’s sector adapts post-Covid.
Agent-switching under spotlight in India
Indian students with offers from UK universities are being promised additional scholarships to encourage them to transfer agencies, say stakeholders.
Pearson financials “encouraging” as it moves into NFTs
Learning giant Pearson has released its 2022 half year results, sporting an adjusted operating profit that is up 22% to £160m, it has announced.
Australian uni launches VR induction
An Australian university has launched a virtual reality induction program in a bid to give incoming international students a taste of campus life and reduce culture shock.
Flywire acquires Australia-based Cohort Go
Global payments specialist Flywire has acquired Cohort Go as it seeks to accelerate growth in partnering with agents and further invest in APAC.
Language specialist Preply raises $50m
Language learning marketplace Preply has raised $50 million in Series C funding as it looks to solidify its foothold in US and Europe markets.
DAN.it launches metaverse program for UK
Ukrainian edtech company, DAN.it, has launched a new immersive learning program within the Metaverse for students who face issues with online learning.
Sinorbis to expand in Europe and N. America
Software company Sinorbis has announced an expansion to Europe and North America in a bid to help institutions reach prospective students in China.
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