Starring Chat GPT, Wiley, AI and more: ETIH rolls out the biggest education technology news stories of the week
It’s Monday afternoon, and ETIH is here with your go-to summary of what’s been happening across the EdTech space. From AI compliance tools and new university research hubs to major appointments, funding announcements, and smart partnerships, we’ve pulled together the updates you’ll want to have on your radar. Here are the top ten stories from last week.
GoodHabitz partners with Cornerstone
Online learning and development provider GoodHabitz has announced a strategic partnership with workforce agility company Cornerstone OnDemand.
The partnership will integrate 50 of GoodHabitz’s top courses into Cornerstone’s Content Subscriptions, creating tailored learning pathways aiming to meet the needs of today’s workforce.
9. Skillcast launches Aida to address AI compliance training and data privacy gaps
Only 2.8 percent of UK businesses say they are very prepared for incoming AI regulations, prompting Skillcast to introduce a company-specific AI assistant for compliance support
Skillcast has launched Aida, an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help organizations improve compliance training and address regulatory challenges tied to artificial intelligence.
8. ComEd opens 2025 EV Rally applications for young women to explore STEM and electric vehicle design
7. Skillsoft appoints Raianne Reiss as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global brand and growth strategy
Reiss brings experience from Yext, AWS, and Elastic to support Skillsoft’s enterprise learning platform expansion
Skillsoft has named Raianne Reiss as Chief Marketing Officer, with responsibility for leading global marketing strategy, demand generation, and brand positioning.
6. Aston University to lead new UK Centre for Neuromorphic Computing
Funded by UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the new centre will pioneer brain-inspired computing technologies and aims to become a focal point for networking and collaboration.
The UK Multidisciplinary Centre for Neuromorphic Computing will receive £5.6 million in funding from the EPSRC over four years, aiming to address the sustainability challenges facing digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
5. Wiley and Perplexity join forces to integrate scholarly content into AI-powered search tools
The partnership gives students and researchers verified access to Wiley collections through Perplexity’s AI interface, with pilot implementations underway in the US and UK.
Wiley has partnered with Perplexity to incorporate its education and research content into Perplexity’s generative AI search platform.
4. ChatGPT’s top use is now education, with students using mobile app for study help and homework support
A new analysis of 88,998 user reviews finds education dominates ChatGPT’s Android app use, especially for math
A new review of nearly 89,000 user ratings reveals that students are using ChatGPT’s mobile app primarily for learning. Between July 2023 and April 2025, education accounted for over 41 percent of all task-specific reviews on the app’s Android version, significantly outpacing any other use case.
3. NFTS launches first AI-focused training program for film and television professionals
Delivered with Deep Fusion Films, the six-month online course will explore ethical, creative, and legal implications of AI in the screen industries
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has opened applications for a new part-time training program focused on the use of artificial intelligence in film and television production.
2. Skillvue raises $6.3 million ahead of international expansion
Italian HR tech platform Skillvue has raised $6.3 million in seed funding to support its plans to expand its AI-powered recruitment tool into workforce management.
Skillvue, an AI-powered platform that enables companies to adopt a skills-based approach to HR processes, has announced a $6.3 million funding round to support its plans to transform how companies identify, measure, and develop skills.
1. University of Gloucestershire secures £275k to develop cybersecurity platform in industry partnership
Collaboration with Unielectronics will focus on smart cybersecurity system design and provide real-world research and training opportunities for students
The University of Gloucestershire has received £275,000 in funding to develop a smart cybersecurity hub in collaboration with Unielectronics, a wholesale business operating in UK and international markets.
