NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (“NetDragon” or the “Company”), a global leader in building internet communities, is pleased to announce that the Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (“PolyU”), marking the establishment of a strategic partnership. This close collaboration aims to promote the applications of educational technology (“EdTech”) in higher education globally and foster the development of tech talent through the development of artificial intelligence (“AI”) learning platforms, joint research, and exchange programmes.
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Witnessed by Prof. Kwok-yin WONG, PolyU Vice President (Education); Prof. H.C. MAN, PolyU Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; Mr Ben YAM, Chief Financial Officer of NetDragon; and Mr Wood LAU, Head of Compliance and Corporate Affairs and Company Secretary of NetDragon, the MoU was signed by Prof. CHUNG Chi-yung, Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Chair Professor of Power Systems Engineering of PolyU, and Ms Doris ZHAO, General Manager of Regional Business Development of NetDragon.
Under the MoU, PolyU and NetDragon will closely collaborate in three key areas. This includes the joint development of an AI learning platform aimed at enriching the learning experiences of students in Hong Kong and around the world. Both parties will also leverage their exceptional research and academic strengths, along with extensive industry experience, to engage in collaborative research focused on best practices and innovations in EdTech. In addition, they will facilitate academic and cultural exchange programmes among tertiary institutions in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and other countries and regions, fostering a global exchange of knowledge and ideas.
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Prof. CHUNG Chi-yung, Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Chair Professor of Power Systems Engineering of PolyU said, “Our Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering aspires to be a leader in engineering education and EdTech locally and globally. By integrating the latest AI technologies into our pedagogy, we strive to enhance students’ learning experience. This collaboration will not only accelerate PolyU’s innovation and application in EdTech but also cultivate talents with innovative thinking and knowledge in engineering and EdTech, contributing to boosting the competitiveness of EdTech in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.”
Mr Ben YAM, Chief Financial Officer of NetDragon said, “We are excited to partner with PolyU. NetDragon will leverage its expertise in AI and its applications in EdTech, combining with PolyU’s renowned academic resources to explore the joint development of cutting-edge AI learning platforms and innovative educational solutions. This collaboration marks a new milestone in advancing global higher education. Through this collaboration, we look forward to exploring the vast potential of AI in education and, by integrating the resources of both parties, expanding market opportunities and driving innovation in EdTech.”
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Source – PR Newswire
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