Kota bharu: More than 1,000 participants, comprising students, university staff, and industry professionals from Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), have been trained to enhance their mastery of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. UMK vice-chancellor Datuk Prof Dr Arham Abdullah stated that the university is aligning with global trends by integrating AI as a pivotal element to ensure it remains relevant, dynamic, and competitive in a technology-driven world.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, UMK has launched four strategic initiatives to bolster the university’s academic ecosystem and digital transformation in support of AI technology implementation. One significant initiative is the Academic Analytics Dashboard TNCAA, a data-driven intelligent platform that comprehensively integrates UMK’s academic information, encompassing academic staff, administration, and students. Other initiatives include the Micro Credential 2.0 platform, offering learning packages based on professional fields, the Academic Advisor Module, and the Postgraduate Supervision Module to enhance supervisor competencies.
Arham further commented that through the synergy between human intelligence and machine intelligence, UMK is venturing into a new educational horizon that is inclusive, innovative, and competitive. UMK is not merely a passive user of technology but has taken a proactive approach as a catalyst for change by establishing the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Big Data. Through this institute, UMK is leading various research, development, and training programs in AI, machine learning, and deep learning.
Arham also highlighted that with AI-based digital platforms, students can access online learning materials and seek solutions and guidance through intelligent chatbots easily and quickly, anytime and anywhere. This approach enhances the effectiveness of self-directed learning and expands access to more inclusive education, including tailoring teaching strategies to make learning more effective, engaging, and impactful. With mastery of this technology, UMK is committed to shaping a new generation that is knowledgeable, competitive, creative, humane, and technologically adept in navigating the era of the Fifth Industrial Revolution.