Singapore Management University (SMU) is pleased to introduce the establishment of the Digital Education Council (DEC), a worldwide coalition united by a common goal of advancing sustainable innovation and fostering the adoption of AI in higher education and workforce enhancement.
"At SMU, we don't simply utilize EdTech; we aspire to mould it. Through a collaboration with industry pioneers and esteemed universities in the Digital Education Council, our goal is to enable faculty and students to discover, use and implement cutting-edge solutions, shaping the very future of digital education", said Professor Venky Shankararaman, Vice Provost (Education), SMU.
Led by SuperCharger Ventures, the premier EdTech accelerator globally, the DEC is dedicated to enhancing access to state-of-the-art resources, fostering knowledge exchange, and driving innovation. Its inaugural members comprise the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Melbourne Business School, Esade (Spain), Tec de Monterrey (Mexico), and the University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa).
Being a DEC Founding Member, SMU gains access to exclusive resources and collaborative opportunities with top-tier institutions and experts in the field, facilitating the development of shared practices that foster global positive impact. By engaging in this alliance, SMU acknowledges that collective efforts can yield greater results than individual endeavors. Participation in the DEC offers SMU diverse opportunities aligned with its strategic priorities of Digital Transformation, Sustainable Living, and Growth in Asia.
“As a founding member of DEC, we are looking forward to collaboration to strengthen the value of AI and technology-based offerings, including best practices on the ethical use of AI. In the area of ESG and sustainability, the pooling of knowledge and resources enhances the University’s sustainability-oriented offerings in both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. In addition, the DEC network would foster even more connections with startups and accelerators, creating myriad opportunities for SMU students who are focused on innovation and entrepreneurship major”, commented Prof Shankararaman.
