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How an open source engine assesses damage to NZ homes from natural disasters
02 Apr 2025, 12:24 PMDiscover the award-winning platform that provides detailed insights into the potential impact of natural hazards like earthquakes, floods and cyclones in Aotearoa.
How to check your website's accessibility
31 Mar 2025, 5:26 PMLearn how to check your website's accessibility with a free open source tool.
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Portfolio software: Do your students really need portfolios?
Oct 30, 2024, 11:57 AMDive into the world of portfolio software and learn how ePortfolio platforms like Mahara enhance learning outcomes and nurture lifelong learners.
The Kolovai Library: a real treasure to Tonga
Oct 25, 2024, 4:10 PMLearn how the first public library in Tonga has grown in the last five years using Koha library management system.
Catalyst's Managing Director on Open Source Scholarships
Oct 25, 2024, 12:28 PMDon Christie, Managing Director and co-founder of Catalyst shares why it’s important to encourage the next generation in tech.
A future-proof solution for your library’s collection
Oct 14, 2024, 2:33 PMDiscover how a values-based approach to caring for a collection sets your library up for long-term success.
7 reasons you should use Mahara
Oct 10, 2024, 10:00 AMDiscover how Mahara can deepen the connection your learners make to their learning with these insights.
Who uses Mahara portfolios?
Sep 16, 2024, 2:42 PMInsights on the value of community events and open source software from attending Mahara Hui.
Web accessibility 101 - on demand webinar
Sep 16, 2024, 11:15 AMWatch this on-demand webinar from our Catalyst accessibility expert to learn the basics of web accessibility and the tools that can help you.
Meet Diana Siwiak
Aug 30, 2024, 11:49 AMIn this edition of "A Day in the Life at Catalyst" we meet Diana Siwiak, project manager and people manager.
Catalyst Open Source Scholarships: empowering the next generation in tech
Aug 16, 2024, 2:43 PMOpen Source Scholarship recipients share an update on their academic journeys.
Moodle certified integrations ensure secure plugins
Aug 15, 2024, 11:42 AMDiscover how Moodle plugins are reviewed for quality and security. Insights from Catalyst’s Dan Marsden, a trusted Plugin Guardian.
Exploring RiskScape: Modelling multi-hazards and risks
Aug 9, 2024, 2:49 PMLearn how RiskScape empowers you to navigate risks by transforming your data into insights.
The real value of GLAMR events
Aug 8, 2024, 9:06 AM
Mahara updates and features roadmap
Jul 16, 2024, 9:00 AMThe Mahara team at Catalyst is pleased to release its product roadmap which is influenced by community input. It captures the direction that the Mahara team is taking over the next five years.
Meet Ella Banaticla
Jul 12, 2024, 3:56 PMIn this edition of "A Day in the Life at Catalyst" we meet Ella Banaticla, front end developer and web accessibility specialist.
Release of Koha 24.05
Jun 18, 2024, 6:25 PMCatalyst Rōpū kohinga is delighted to join the Koha community in celebrating the release of Koha 24.05. This release contains 9 new features, 239 enhancements, and 529 bug and security fixes.
How technology can actually help with global challenges
Jun 10, 2024, 11:02 AMLearn how technology such as RiskScape enables us to understand, plan, and prepare for potential outcomes through risk analysis.
A day in the life of a Senior Developer
May 24, 2024, 9:00 AMIn this edition of "A Day in the Life at Catalyst" we meet Dr David Thompson, Senior Developer.
Catalyst legal team finalists in 2024 ILANZ awards
May 22, 2024, 1:33 PMCatalyst legal team is recognised for their excellence by the wider law community.
7 tips to improve accessibility for content authors
May 20, 2024, 5:40 PMLearn practical ways to improve accessibility in our blog.
How to use Australian Indigenous languages in your Koha
May 20, 2024, 4:16 PMThe Australian Indigenous languages plugin for Koha was developed with sponsorship by the Education Services Australia Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS) team.