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Author: YourStory.com

Indian edtech firm upGrad has appointed Amitabh Kant to its board to strengthen its skilling and education services. The move supports potential acquisitions, including Unacademy and BYJU’S assets, and positions upGrad for a possible public listing.

Author: Gulf News

Tetr College of Business, a global education provider, has raised $18 million (€15.5m) to expand its experiential business programmes. Its innovative model spans Dubai, Europe, and the United States, combining academic rigor with hands-on learning.

Author: Consultancy.uk

Young Enterprise NI, Northern Ireland’s leading enterprise education charity, partnered with Lancia Consult to assess its technology and data systems. The engagement provided a clear roadmap to strengthen digital infrastructure and support future enterprise education initiatives.

Author: Insider Media

BT has launched a Future Technology Research and Innovation programme in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in partnership with Ulster University. The initiative will create 60 jobs and focus on AI, IoT, cybersecurity, and advanced digital skills.

Author: Microsoft

Microsoft Ireland marks 40 years of operations with a new socio-economic report. The company has contributed €40 billion to the Irish economy and will invest an additional €4 million in AI skilling and STEM education across the country.

Author: Archie Villaflores

In this edition, we examine pivotal developments shaping education across Ireland and beyond. Entries for the The Education Awards 2026 remain open until 15 January 2026. Looking back to earlier this year, Dublin Business School Wins Best Library Team at The Education Awards 2025 underscores the growing importance of learning infrastructure in supporting student outcomes and institutional reputation. Meanwhile, LearnUpon expands education offering with AI course creator acquisition demonstrates how technology is transforming content delivery and learning efficiency. The integration of AI-powered tools into corporate and academic learning addresses persistent challenges in content creation and personalisation, enabling organisations to scale educational programmes while maintaining quality. On the corporate leadership front, Anthology appoints Parchment CEO to lead education software reorganisation illustrates how strategic leadership can stabilise and strengthen education software providers emerging from financial restructuring. Aligning operational direction with digital and pedagogical priorities, Anthology is positioned to focus on its core teaching and learning segment. These stories reflect an education sector balancing innovation, operational excellence, and leadership renewal. Read the full coverage of these developments and explore the future of education in practice.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Earlier this year, Dublin Business School was named Best Library Team at The Education Awards 2025, setting a benchmark in innovative student support and inspiring institutions ahead of the 2026 awards.

Author: The PIE News

Indian edtech company Upgrad files interest in acquiring Think & Learn, the parent of Byju’s, targeting higher education and professional upskilling assets. The move follows speculation around Unacademy and plans for international expansion.

Author: Bloomberg

Anthology, a US-based education software provider, is reorganising after Chapter 11 and appointing Matthew Pittinsky, CEO of Parchment, as executive chairman. The move focuses on student information systems and lifecycle engagement software.

Author: Business Plus

Irish edtech innovation uses virtual reality to teach correct recycling practices. Munster Technological University and the Nimbus Research Centre partnered with entrepreneur-led Envir-Aware Ltd to deliver immersive training tools for households and organisations.