Students from Zetech University have received a major training boost after the institution partnered with one of India’s leading technological institutions of higher learning, the Christ University on areas of co-teaching and research on emerging technological trends.
In the programme, lecturers from both universities will collaborate in teaching on fields such as Research on Emerging Trends in Computer Science, Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Robotics and Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Blockchain Technology and Advanced Data Structures.
Zetech University Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics, Research and Student Affairs Prof Alice Njuguna said the initiative sought to enrich students’ learning experiences, offering them insights from experts in these cutting-edge areas and developing them to become global tech-experts.
Speaking during the launch of the initiative at the University’s Ruiru Campus, Prof Njuguna said the partnership perfectly aligned with the institution’s commitment to interdisciplinary research and internationalisation and would enable their students and faculty to have exposure on the best global practices.
“This collaboration presents an exciting opportunity to enhance our postgraduate programmes in Computer Science and IT as our students will be taught by lectures from both Zetech University and Christ University,” said Prof Njuguna.
She said the partnership would also see their students participate in Student Exchange Programmes to the Silicon Valley of Asia, where they would get a chance to study and research with some of the leading tech-companies in the Asian continent.
Associate Dean, School of Engineering at Christ University Prof. Mary Anita said the partnership would foster innovation and patent development, particularly in areas including; Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things.
She said industry collaborations with companies such as QpiAi for Quantum Computing and Advantech for Internet of Things (IoT) would enhance practical learning and research, with Zetech University’s Africa Centre for Data Analytics and Modelling and the University’s Innovation Hub (iZet Hub).
“The collaboration will also involve joint supervision of student projects, research publications and conferences ensuring students gained real-world experience while contributing to global technological solutions.
“Moreover, seminars on patent writing will be held to guide faculty and students in protecting their intellectual properties,” Prof Anita noted.
By Muoki Charles
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