Zayed University to integrate AI across organisation, curricula
Zayed University becomes UAE's first to join the Digital Education Council
#UAE #education - Leading UAE higher education institution Zayed University has become the first Emirati university to join the Digital Education Council, a global community of more than 90 leading institutions advancing AI literacy and digital transformation in education. The Abu Dhabi and Dubai-based university will launch new Bachelor's and Master's programmes in intelligent systems engineering, cybersecurity, and digital transformation this autumn, whilst implementing university-wide faculty training to integrate AI across all disciplines and prepare graduates for an increasingly digital economy.
SO WHAT? - The UAE’s education system is adopting artificial intelligence at all levels, with many universities adding AI, data science and robotics courses. Zayed University aims to integrate artificial intelligence throughout its organisation and curricula, in additional to launching new Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes that incorporate AI topics. One of the UAE’s largest and most advanced universities, Zayed University has a total enrollment of over 8,000 students, so the increased AI adoption is sure to make a positive impact on the nation’s talent pipeline.
Here are some key facts about this announcement:
UAE public higher education instruction Zayed University joins over 90 global institutions in the Digital Education Council, becoming the UAE's first member of this influential network dedicated to advancing AI literacy and responsible digital transformation in higher education.
The university's College of Technological Innovation launches a Bachelor of Science in Intelligent Systems Engineering this autumn, preparing engineers to design and manage AI-powered systems using emerging technologies.
Two new Master's programmes debut in Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation and Innovation, responding to growing national and global demand for advanced digital expertise and specialised technical skills.
University-wide faculty training initiative begins to equip teaching staff with practical strategies for embedding AI into course design and teaching practices across all colleges and programmes.
ZU implements two Digital Education Council initiatives: the Certificate in AI for Higher Education for faculty and leadership, and the AI Literacy for Students programme starting this summer.
The Digital Education Council membership enables ZU participation in global working groups, advisory sessions, and executive briefings, allowing the institution to contribute regional perspectives whilst accessing international best practices.
Founded in 1998 and named after UAE's founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the university serves Emirati and international students from state-of-the-art campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
[Written and edited with the assistance of AI]