Cosmopolitan University boosts soft skills, signs MoU with 4 global partners
By Funmilayo Adeyemi
In a significant stride towards enhancing the academic landscape, Cosmopolitan University announced a groundbreaking collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with four esteemed international organisations.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Carl Adams, unveiled this transformative agreement during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday.
The MoU is poised to revolutionise the university’s commitment to equipping students with cutting-edge soft skills, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), modern digital skills, and digital entrepreneurship programs.
Adams, a distinguished professor of Information System, emphasised that these collaborative efforts with industry leaders and institutions dedicated to fostering innovation will actualise Cosmopolitan’s visionary objectives.
Adams highlighted, “By collaborating with industry partners, we ensure our graduates are not just academically proficient but are also ready to make immediate contributions in their chosen fields.”
He emphasised the institution’s dedication to navigating the complexities of the 21st century, leading with purpose, and fostering an environment where innovation, inclusivity, and collective achievement thrive.
“The collaborations we embark on today through this event are cross-disciplinary and designed to break down intellectual silos in order to encourage a cross-pollination of ideas,” he asserted.
The Vice-Chancellor outlined the broader significance of these partnerships, stating, “Our commitment to collaboration is not confined within the walls of lecture halls and laboratories; it extends far beyond, weaving an intricate tapestry of interconnected meaningful and profitable partnerships.”
Highlighting the international organisations involved, Adams listed Global Wissen Consult, Confucius Institute for Mandarin, UK Across Atlantic Development, and Cisco as key collaborators in this transformative journey.
Dr Mani Ibrahim, the Registrar of the institution, underscored the cultural exposure that will stem from the partnership with the Chinese Confucius Institute for Mandarin.
He expressed optimism about the broader impacts on both staff and students, providing them with unique opportunities to engage with diverse perspectives.
As the university, inaugurated on Oct. 3, continues to grow with its current enrollment of 58 students across various faculties, this strategic collaboration signifies a pivotal step towards preparing students to become global leaders in an era defined by interconnectedness and innovation. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz
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