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ASU’s Academic Enterprise, Enterprise Technology, and Learning Enterprise collaborated with UDI to host a groundbreaking conversation on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in higher education. The event engaged over 70 participants, fostering a dynamic environment to explore and advance GenAI practices, resulting in a comprehensive road map for future initiatives.

Dale P. Johnson, UDI Director of Digital Innovation at ASU, joined an esteemed panel at the Korean Ministry of Education's summit in Seoul, focusing on leveraging digital transformation in education. Discussions highlighted ASU's pioneering efforts and calls from regional leaders to integrate technology for enhanced learning outcomes across Asia.

In Summer 2023, UDI launched its first Student Design Corps (SDC) to amplify student voices in university teaching and learning. Over 12 weeks, a diverse team of four students researched, designed, and tested innovative prototypes to enhance student participation in academic decision making, supported by comprehensive UDI training and international education leaders' guidance.

When considering the design and development of universities, utilizing student voice plays a crucial role. It is the collective representation of students’ perspectives, needs, and aspirations, and it holds significant value in shaping an inclusive, engaging, and effective learning environment.

The inaugural E-Learning Ghana Conference, hosted by Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on July 6-7, 2023, gathered hundreds of participants to discuss the theme "Education without Borders: Digitalizing to Improve Accessibility, Quality, Inclusivity, and Sustainability."

The inaugural Times Higher Education (THE) Sub-Saharan Africa Universities Forum brought together representatives from universities across the region and globe to address critical challenges and chart a path towards transformational teaching and research.