In December 2023, the Library, Archive & Open Research Services (LAORS) team at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) were crowned ‘Outstanding Library Team’ at the prestigious Times Higher Education Awards. As long-time supporters of this award, we spoke to David Archer (Director of Library, Archive & Open Research Services at LSHTM)
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Kortext and Eduvos forge new partnership to transform access to learning materials
London, 13/03/2024 – Kortext, a global leader in digital learning solutions, and Eduvos, a pioneering South African education provider, have joined forces to transform the accessibility and affordability of textbooks for students. Kortext eTextbooks have been made available through Govtek Technologies, enabling Eduvos students to study anytime, anywhere and on any device. In addition, Kortext’s
Kortext and Vodacom Business announce agreement to support higher education students
London, 4 March 2024. Kortext, a global leader in digital learning and student engagement software for higher education, has reached a new agreement with Vodacom Business, part of Africa’s leading mobile communications group, to provide digital learning material – including textbooks and videos – to higher education institutions in South Africa. Working with Kortext, the
Five ways you can use generative AI to enhance your academic performance
You’ve probably heard of ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms. However, did you know that ChatGPT has beaten the rest to become one of the fastest-growing consumer apps in history, with over ten million queries every day being popped into its text box? AI can create articulate paragraphs within seconds, answer even the most ridiculous
Kortext and Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport unite to spearhead AI-driven education
London, 29/02/2024 — Kortext and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) have joined forces to transform education by harnessing advanced Microsoft AI technologies. This alliance will integrate Kortext’s AI-driven tools into AASTMT’s teaching and learning ecosystem, enabling educators to create personalised learning pathways, offer real-time feedback, and adapt their teaching methods
Closing the gap: addressing socioeconomic disparities in AI education access
A digital divide in students’ use of generative AI tools may be emerging, according to new research by HEPI and UCAS. In this blog we delve into the survey findings, highlighting the importance of equitable access to AI in education and suggesting practical approaches to bridge the gap. Students’ use of AI The use of