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Education meets the metaverse: The promise and the worry

Tuesday, Jun 28, 2022

Learning and working in the digital age: Advancing opportunities and identifying the risks

TechTank Podcast Episode 44: Can policymakers level the playing field in the computer sciences?

Resolving gender gaps in ICT is critical for a more sustainable future

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The promises and perils of new technologies to improve education and employment opportunities

A whole new world: Education meets the metaverse

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