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Universities process thousands of placement payments

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Australian universities use TechnologyOne platform to process thousands of Commonwealth Prac Payments as Victoria University pays out $1.5 million.
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Australia backs AI licensing under copyright rules

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Australian ministers and industry leaders unite in Canberra as they push paid AI licensing, rejecting calls for broader copyright exemptions.
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Sydney venture applies complex systems to organisational design

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Sydney's House of Complexity launches three-pronged venture to bring complex systems thinking into organisational design and practice.
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Cisco, UTS open digital innovation hub for AI in Sydney

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Cisco and UTS have opened Innovation Central Sydney, a new AI-focused hub in Tech Central to link research with industry and government.
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Propel-AIR 2.0 opens to boost Australian robotics links

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Propel-AIR 2.0 opens to link Australian robotics startups with Boston mentoring, global investors and a potential Silicon Valley showcase.
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Call for new antenna designs to boost emergency Wi‑Fi

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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A nationwide call has opened for novel antennas to turn emergency vehicles into rugged mobile Wi‑Fi hubs when normal networks fail.
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Propel-AIR 2.0 links Australian robotics to Boston

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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ARM Hub launches Propel-AIR 2.0 with MassRobotics visit, linking Australian startups to Boston mentors, investors and global robotics networks.
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Six costly mistakes putting new Australian start-ups at risk

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Rising costs and tighter conditions are exposing six avoidable mistakes that could sink Australia's newest start-ups within their first year.
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National AI plan to turbocharge Australia's AI uptake

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Australia's National AI plan is set to ignite a 2026 surge in AI adoption, data centre build-outs and subscription-led tech investment.
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AI-powered assistant CASPER promises smarter cyber threat detection

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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UTS has developed CASPER AI, an assistant using AI to detect cyber threats and guide users and organisations in secure, compliant responses.
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Cicada's deep tech incubator generates AUD $8 billion impact

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Cicada Innovations, Australia's deep tech incubator, has generated an economic impact exceeding AUD $8 billion over 25 years, driven by AUD $6.5 billion raised.
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Kyndryl appoints Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for A/NZ

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Kyndryl has named Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to expand market presence and enhance customer value in the region.
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WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn path for school leavers

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn, a paid four-year pathway blending software engineering work with a computer science degree.
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UTS adopts Denodo platform to modernise & unify data systems

Fri, 9th May 2025
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University of Technology Sydney deploys Denodo Platform via Atturra to boost data integration, enhancing access for staff, researchers, and educators across the institution.
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NextOre & UTS bring medical tech to sustainable mining

Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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NextOre teams up with UTS's Robotics Institute to integrate medical tech into mining, enhancing sustainability and creating skilled job opportunities.
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UTS completes digital transformation with Boomi support

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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The University of Technology Sydney has successfully completed a digital transformation with Boomi, enhancing services for over 40,000 students and streamlining processes.
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UTS & Leonardo.Ai launch AI-focused PhD scholarships

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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The University of Technology Sydney has partnered with Leonardo.Ai to launch a PhD programme offering four fully-funded scholarships to enhance AI research.
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UTS & Cisco partner to boost Australia's digital skills

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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The University of Technology Sydney and Cisco have launched a partnership to enhance Australia's digital skills and promote industry collaboration.
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Zurich & UTS AI partnership transforms underwriting process

Mon, 27th May 2024
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Zurich and UTS have developed AI models to streamline life insurance underwriting, significantly cutting the time for decisions on mental health disclosures from 22 days to instant approvals.
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Revolutionary Wi-Fi system promises connectivity in remote areas

Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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A revolutionary large-area Wi-Fi system, engineered for seamless deployment in remote and disaster-hit regions, has been jointly developed by tech firms and universities.