by TINTSWALO BALOYI
JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – ZANZIBAR’S prime university is to establish a fully digital, artificial intelligence (AI-) powered electronic campus designed to deliver market-relevant, 100-percent online academic programmes.
The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) is collaborating on the initiative with Astria Learning, a global education technology company.
It aligns with the university’s bold transformation into a premier innovation-driven institution and regional leader in digital higher education
“This partnership will help us dramatically expand our educational reach and empower learners with future-ready skills,” said Prof. Mohd Makame Haji, Vice Chancellor of SUZA.
He added, “It aligns with our values and our vision of producing graduates who are not just employable, but exceptional.”
SUZA spans nine campuses across the main Unguja Island and Pemba.
Astria Learning is a global education technology provider partnering with institutions in more than 16 countries.
It offers AI-powered learning platforms, digital libraries, student tablets and full-service Online Program Management.
Dr Jeff Bordes, CEO of Astria Learning, said this collaboration represents a significant step toward SUZA’s mission of becoming a student-centered university of first choice.
“Together, we are reimagining what it means to deliver quality education, equipping students with the digital tools and competencies to thrive in the global economy,” Bordes said.
– CAJ News