American University of Sharjah launches AI Hub

The AI Hub supports projects that incorporate AI into teaching and learning
The hub is a digital space dedicated to advancing AI education within the university 

Sharjah, Apr 26, 2024: The American University of Sharjah (AUS) Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) has launched an AI Hub. The hub aims to enhance the educational environment in alignment with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI) 2031 and was launched at its recently concluded AI Week. 

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. 

“Through collaborative efforts like the AI Hub, we forge pathways to a future where every student’s potential is unlocked, and education transcends conventional boundaries,” says Dr. Norita Ahmad, Director of CITL. 

Workshops allowed participants to explore AI applications, from Gen AI for researchers to interactive sessions with AI professors, thus gaining practical skills and insights into AI’s transformative potential in education.