Universal Technology and Management University (UTAMU) proudly celebrates another significant milestone in its pursuit of academic excellence, technological advancement and global engagement as Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kassim Kalinaki, Dean of the School of Computing, Technology and Engineering, participates in the prestigious 2026 AI Compute Faculty Development Initiative, taking place in Beijing, China, from 11th to 26th October 2026.
Organised by the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI) in collaboration with the internationally renowned Peking University, this high-level initiative brings together distinguished academic leaders, researchers and technology experts from 32 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and South America, with support from international organisations and networks including the African Union, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and ASEAN+3.
This international engagement represents a significant achievement for UTAMU, demonstrating the University’s growing commitment to positioning itself among institutions contributing to the advancement of artificial intelligence, digital transformation and technology-driven education.
The programme provides an exceptional opportunity to acquire advanced expertise in artificial intelligence computing, open-source technologies, emerging digital innovations, research development and practical applications of AI in addressing contemporary societal challenges.
For UTAMU, this engagement goes beyond individual professional development. It represents a strategic opportunity to strengthen institutional capacity, expand international academic networks, foster collaborative research, enhance AI-driven teaching and learning, and promote innovation across its academic programmes.
The knowledge, professional networks and international exposure gained through this initiative are expected to contribute significantly to strengthening UTAMU’s School of Computing, Technology and Engineering, particularly in advancing artificial intelligence education, research excellence, curriculum innovation and industry-oriented technological skills.
As Uganda accelerates its digital transformation agenda, UTAMU continues to demonstrate its determination to be at the forefront of producing graduates, researchers and innovators equipped to respond to the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
This global engagement further reinforces UTAMU’s vision of becoming a leading technology-driven university, capable of developing practical solutions to challenges affecting education, healthcare, agriculture, business, governance and sustainable development.
UTAMU congratulates Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kassim Kalinaki on this important international academic engagement and looks forward to the valuable contributions that this experience will bring to the University’s continued growth, innovation and international partnerships.
UTAMU — BUILDING GLOBAL CONNECTIONS, ADVANCING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION!
