In an exciting development, Zetech University Dean School of ICT, Media & Engineering, Dr. Benjamin Muindi, in collaboration with Dr. Chikezie E. Uzuegbunam, Senior Lecturer at Rhodes University, has recently secured the prestigious Knowledge Interchange & Collaboration (KIC) grant from the National Research Foundation of South Africa.
Their research seeks to understand how students and faculty employ AI in teaching and research, while also examining its legitimacy as an academic tool. The study will be conducted in South African and Kenyan universities.
This comparative study aligns seamlessly with Zetech University’s core value of innovation and the strategic objective to strengthen research through partnerships with leading institutions like Rhodes University. Prof. Alice Njuguna, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics, Research & Student Affairs, remarked, “This cross-border collaboration reinforces the University's commitment to addressing global challenges through evidence-based research and strategic partnerships. It is a step forward in positioning Zetech University as a leader in research and technology on the African continent.”
Recently the University introduced postgraduate programs in Computer Science and Information Technology, alongside collaborations with global tech leaders like Microsoft ADC and International Association of Science Parks (IASP) to further research and develop the tech talent in the region.