Victoria to introduce new programs for schools to build digital tech skills
Minecraft: Education Edition is an adapted version of the immensely popular Minecraft. In addition to the game’s original contents, the educational version is tailored towards enhancing classroom learning experiences by encouraging creativity, critical thinking and problem solving between students.
University of Hong Kong opens imseDOME to experiment with VR and 360° films
The imseDOME is currently the most mobile and affordable VR system that can display high resolution 4K images.
Thailand and Japan to train at least 1,400 skilled robotics specialists
Thailand and Japan had a joint agreement to form a consortium that will produce
at least 1,400 robotics specialists within the 3-year timeframe, from 2018 until
2021.
SMU professor recognised by IEEE as one of the AI’s 10 to Watch
Prof Akshat Kumar’s research is in the area of planning and decision making under uncertainty with a focus on multiagent systems and urban system optimisation.
Smart City Centres help improve public service delivery: Indian Minister of for Housing & Urban Affairs
Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs Mr Hardeep Singh Puri said Smart City Centres, through the use of technology, are improving the quality and delivery of public services.
Philippines protects digital trading platform by implementing cybersecurity features
TradeNet
is the digital trading platform of the Philippines that will eventually serve
as the country’s link to the ASEAN Single Window gateway. Protection from
unauthorised access and cyberattacks is essential so the government is
implementing cybersecurity features in order to do so.
Philippine university discusses safety of personal information in the digital age
Information and technology had vastly improved the learning experience but
it also represents risks to
personal data breach.
Australian Research Council awards A$26.5 million research grants to 66 projects
Research
grants totalling to A$26.5 million were granted to 66 successful projects
through the ARC Linkage Projects scheme. This allows university-based
researchers to work with industry research partners to develop practical
solutions to real-world challenges in practical settings.
