StudyPortals, the Dutch start-up modelling itself as a global student marketplace, has announced a new investment from David Vismans of Booking.com.

Japan has announced plans to use robots in classrooms as part of a multipronged approach to improve English proficiency and take advantage of an expected increase in tourism.

The Common App, an online application system to more than 800 institutions worldwide, has announced the launch of a platform integrating third-party college counselling software providers.

EdtechX Holdings has become the first education technology Special Purpose Acquisition Company as it debuted on the Nasdaq, its directors have announced.

Student counsellor and recruiter Zoom Abroad is aiming to present potential international students with study options in an "ethical" way via its app.

FutureLearn confirmed is is looking for "new investment partners" to aid its growth into the degree market of online international education, though it did not say if the figure of £40m was accurate.

Delegates in Geneva heard calls for the need to be adaptable to the future, extra social inclusion in international experiences and added training and commitment to internationalisation strategies.

I think the future of education is going to go towards YouTube - they just need a platform, which we're building.