UK higher education needs to better support international students to mitigate ‘digital shocks’ on arrival to the country, a report has suggested.

The future of universities depends on their ability to provide ‘lifelong learning’ that equips non-traditional students with in-demand skills, UNESCO warned last week. 

Some 86% believed that their university degree alone would not be enough to get them a job in their preferred industry.

Online learning platform Springboard has announced a four-program technical skills partnership with the University of Massachusetts Global.

Chinese technology company Huawei has announced plans to extend their educational outreach in digital and IT fields in South and South East Asia.

IT education startup Codecool has raised €3.5 million in Series-B round venture capital funding as it seeks to expand its operations in Europe.