UK edtech platform Atom Learning has announced an international expansion to improve educational outcomes for students, while reducing teacher workload.

Tech company Ocelot, which builds artificial intelligence tools for higher education, has launched a bilingual chatbot that offers services in both English and Spanish.

The PIE’s first AI workshop, which was held ahead of the PIEoneer Awards on September 19, examined the ways AI and new tech can be used across the sector.

Edtech provider 2U marked its entrance into the undergraduate degree market as it teamed up with LSE, but warned competition will mean fewer program launches in the future.

Russia-based edtech startup MAXIMUM Education that assists students with exam preparation has raised $6.8 million in Series B to scale up operations.

Peer-to-peer platform The Access Platform has announced its entry into the Australasian market with agreements with three universities.

Coding and STEAM learning company SAM Labs has raised $8.9 million to expand its global reach. The latest round brings total investment to $19.8million.

Minerva Project has raised US$57 million in new financing, bringing its total capital raised to date in excess of US$128m.