PolyU and Wuhan University of Technology (WUT) have officially launched the Joint Laboratory for Digital and Intelligent Transformation (共建數智化轉型聯合實驗室合作協議). The cooperation agreement was signed during the closing ceremony of the 2026 World Digital Education Conference (WDEC) in Hangzhou, marking a significant milestone in cross-regional collaboration for AI-driven education.
The 2026 WDEC, themed "AI + Education: Transformation, Development and Governance," took place from 11 to 13 May 2026, bringing together global leaders to explore how AI can reshape educational ecosystems.
The agreement was signed by Prof. CAO Jiannong, Vice President (Education) and Director of the Institute for Higher Education Research and Development (IHERD) at PolyU, and Prof. LI Zhengying, Vice President of WUT. This partnership formalises a shared commitment to spearheading a paradigm shift in higher education through the integration of artificial intelligence and digital innovation.
The newly established Joint Laboratory serves as a cross-regional, inter-university platform designed to empower higher education through AI. By leveraging the academic and technical expertise of both PolyU and WUT, the laboratory will concentrate on key areas such as data-driven governance, digital infrastructure interoperability, digital standards, and cybersecurity.
By establishing a robust institutional foundation in data and digital infrastructure, the laboratory will serve as an enabler for AI-enhanced education and smart technologies across higher education systems. Through a collaborative model centred on strategic leadership, joint development, and shared outcomes, the partnership will ensure a sustainable and transformative impact on the global movement toward digital and intelligent higher education.
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Ta Kung Wen Wei
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