ZU PARTNERS WITH IBM, MICROSOFT, AND SAP TO LAUNCH INNOVATION WORKSPACE The NextGen Center, a state-of-theart innovation workspace, was recently inaugurated at Zayed University’s (ZU) Dubai campus, with support from IBM, Microsoft, and SAP University Alliances. The NextGen Center, which aims to provide students the opportunity to connect and co-innovate with industry and government in the pursuit of answers to real-world problems, was inaugurated by Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, UAE Minister of Culture and Youth and President of ZU. “The newly launched center is a beacon of inspiration that connects the young minds of our academic community with industry leaders and unlocks future possibilities for them. Zayed University acknowledges the need to continuously evolve and embrace the ever-changing conditions of
a fast-paced and challenging world,” said Her Excellency Al Kaabi. The NextGen Center will be fully operated by the ZU College of Technological Innovation (CTI). Industry partners including IBM, Microsoft, SAP University Alliances, and others will train ZU students on the latest technologies and skills to prepare them to devise solutions for identified challenges. The industry partners will also provide ZU with insight on the tools and knowledge graduates need to enter the job market. Students will be able to receive professional certification through training programs at the NextGen Center. In addition, ZU faculty will supervise students’ senior and research projects to leverage the experiences and programs that will be delivered at the new center.
Source: https://www.zu.ac.ae/main/en/news/2021/April/nexgen.aspx
