The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing academic excellence through strategic international partnerships.
During a meeting held at SUZA’s Tunguu campus in South Unguja, Vice Chancellor Professor Moh’d Makame Haji emphasized the importance of establishing new collaborations and revitalizing existing agreements to enhance the university’s academic capacity.
The Vice Chancellor met with Professor Ben K. Daniel, Senior Lecturer at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), Canada, and an expert in Artificial Intelligence in Education and Educational Technology. Discussions centered on preparations for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between SUZA and UNBC, aimed at fostering joint initiatives in teaching, research, and innovation.
Professor Makame highlighted SUZA’s determination to introduce modern academic programs, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), and to provide advanced training for professionals capable of meeting the demands of the global job market.
Professor Daniel also underscored the importance of renewing SUZA’s collaboration with the University of Otago, New Zealand, which has been active since 2014. This partnership has facilitated numerous projects, including research publications, the development of Kiswahili Massive Open Online Courses (K-MOOCs), supervision of doctoral students, and research training for SUZA’s faculty and students.
Through these collaborations, SUZA continues to position itself as a leading institution in East Africa, committed to innovation, global engagement, and academic excellence.
“Our vision is to ensure that SUZA becomes a hub of cutting-edge knowledge and innovation, not only for Zanzibar but for the wider region. By embracing Artificial Intelligence and strengthening our international partnerships, we are preparing our students and faculty to thrive in a rapidly changing global landscape,” said Professor Haji, Vice Chancellor of SUZA.