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Designing Solutions to Transform Higher Education
Moving the Needle in Global Higher Education
Arizona State University is a living laboratory of higher education design, innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. The University Design Institute™ (UDI) is the university’s living transformation center, responsible for creating and delivering a new approach to higher education design for other institutions and systems around the world.
UDI supports higher education transformation by reimagining, redesigning, and rebuilding what education is and how it could change communities and societies. By taking a holistic approach, focusing on transformation at the leader-level, university-level, and systems-level. This comprehensive design strategy leads to impactful and sustainable change.
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UDI Monthly Newsletter
Stay updated with the latest happenings at the University Design Institute (UDI) through our comprehensive UDI Monthly Newsletter. Here's what you'll find:
- Get regular updates on the latest initiatives, new partnerships and collaborations.
- Learn about key visits, expert engagements, and impactful projects.
- Connect with the heart of design innovation through community testimonials and project highlights.
Latest Insights
Shaping the Future: Inclusive Visioning at Barrett, The Honors College
Under Dean Tara Williams' leadership, Barrett, The Honors College at ASU undertook a comprehensive, community-driven initiative to redefine its mission and…
Driving systemic change in digital learning in Africa
The Mastercard Foundation is partnered with the University Design Institute at Arizona State University and the United States International University-…
Building an American University in Ukraine
UDI provided design support via a series of rapid prototyping sessions to advance a greenfield project in Kyiv with the goal of establishing an American-…
The University Design Institute is a unique model in higher education, built to support institutions around globe as they aim to deliver impact in the communities in which they serve.
Dr. Minu Ipe Vice Chair and Managing Director, University Design Institute