The Uganda Christian University (UCU) Vice Chancellor, Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration), Mr. David Mugawe are participating in the 20th Triennial Conference of the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP 2024) in Beijing, China, October 13th – 15th, 2024. The UCU delegation is privileged to meet and re-engage with Professor Daniel Wubah, President, Millersville University of Pennsylvania and Guest Speaker at UCU’s 24th Graduation Public Lecture and Chief Guest at the Graduation Ceremony among other conference participants.
The Conference, themed “AI and the Future of Higher Education” has attracted hundreds of participants from over 50 countries. It is an engaging platform for exploring the dynamic landscape of modern academia. The Conference is offering unparalleled opportunities to share insights and best practices, forge strategic partnerships, and to shape the future of higher education. UCU is actively participating in this conference in line with her Strategic Objective 5: To scale up the ‘UCU E-Campus’ Vision of a Digitised University in Learning, Teaching, Research and Operations.
The rich Conference agenda is composed of inspiring keynote addresses, panel discussions, and interactive sessions led by esteemed educators and innovators from across the globe. The panel discussions are focusing on: Ethical Dimensions of AI, Educational Innovation via AI, Governance in Higher Education with AI, and AI’s Role in Shaping the Future of Education.
The Opening Ceremony was graced by the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio Guterres and UNESCO Assistant Director General for Education Ms. Stefania Giannini.
