AUS embraces UAE National AI Agenda 2031 with launch of innovative AI Hub – Gulf Today

AUS embraces UAE National AI Agenda 2031 with launch of innovative AI Hub – Gulf Today

A panel discussion under way during AI Week at the American University of Sharjah.

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Aligning with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI) 2031, the American University of Sharjah (AUS) Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) has recently wrapped up its AI Week, marking the launch of an AI Hub dedicated to enhancing the educational environment.

The AI Hub is a digital space dedicated to advancing AI education within the AUS community. It supports projects that incorporate AI into teaching and learning, fostering personalised educational experiences and promoting collaborative engagement among educators, students and researchers. Additionally, the hub encourages AI-focused research to continually push the boundaries of educational innovation at AUS.

AI Week featured keynote speeches, panel discussions and workshops centred on the transformative power of AI in education. Topics ranged from 'GenAI: Ignore it or Embrace it?' to 'Leveraging Interactive AI for Teaching and Learning,' offering thought-provoking perspectives on the role of AI in shaping the future of education.

"AI Week embodies our collective pursuit of innovation in education. It's about cultivating an ecosystem where AI catalyses profound changes in teaching methodologies, learning experiences, and academic research. Through collaborative efforts like the AI