Digital Skills stories

AI speeds Australian coding yet teams lose seven hours a week to fragmented tools, rising compliance demands and skills gaps, research finds.

Australian employers sharpen hiring for hybrid digital-ESG skills as workers prioritise flexibility, purpose and growth over pay.

Australia races into AI’s next phase as leaders demand visibility, security and smarter human-AI collaboration to stay competitive by 2026.

Xsolla and HP join forces to support over 100,000 aspiring game developers globally with free courses and mentorship to launch studios.

Nearly half of UK freelancers aged over 50 use AI daily, defying stereotypes as they lead in tech adoption and upskill to stay competitive.

Cognizant aims to upskill two million people globally by 2030 through its Synapse initiative, doubling its goal amid rising AI job disruptions.

UK manufacturing apprenticeships rose slightly by 0.6% to 46,070 starts, but the sector's skills gap widens amid an ageing workforce and slow growth.

Amazon, Western Sydney University and Camden Council launch Girls' Tech Day to inspire up to 900 girls in STEM careers across Western Sydney.

CommBank launches a national programme to boost AI and cybersecurity skills for over one million Australian small businesses, aiming to enhance productivity and resilience.

The Australian Digital Inclusion Alliance has praised the National AI Plan for focusing on AI skills and digital literacy to reduce digital exclusion in Australia.

Central government places AI and data analytics centre stage in digital transformation, with 39% prioritising these techs for future public service reforms.

AI could boost New Zealand's productivity by NZD $108 billion by 2038, doubling current rates through improved skills, infrastructure, and public sector digitisation.

The University of Bath partners with Multiverse to upskill 50 staff in AI, data, and leadership, boosting efficiency and enhancing student services.

Hulme Grammar School hosts a 12-hour hackathon uniting 100 pupils to tackle local challenges and help close the UK’s GBP £27.6bn digital skills gap.

The UK budget unveils GBP £26 billion in tax rises alongside new AI investments, including AI Growth Zones and a national supercomputer, sparking mixed business reactions.

Bendigo Bank partners with Google Cloud to harness AI and enhance cybersecurity, boosting staff skills and streamlining services for 2.9 million customers.

The UK Budget’s frozen income tax thresholds and push for AI in public services are driving cautious consumer spending and a rapid digital shift in retail and government.

Small businesses in the UK and Ireland face confusion and lack confidence in adopting AI, citing skills gaps and need for clearer guidance, research reveals.

Dignity launches AI and Data Academy for 55 staff to boost efficiency and cut manual tasks across 570 branches using advanced AI training.

Indosat partners with Indonesian universities to boost AI skills, aiming to address the digital gap with new AI-driven learning initiatives nationwide.