Universities push AI skills and work experience into curricula
Apollo University and the University of Leicester held their second joint education summit in Vijayawada on Sunday, bringing together diplomats, academics, and industry leaders to discuss how students should prepare for careers shaped by artificial intelligence.
The summit targeted students completing intermediate education and their parents, focusing on choices that lead to employable careers by 2030 and beyond.
Work experience becomes a curriculum requirement
Prof Daniel Ladley, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester School of Business, said curricula must integrate AI alongside practical learning. He called for business programmes to include at least 100 hours of work-related experience.
Ladley stressed that education must remain globally relevant and focused on employability, not just academic credentials.
India-UK education ties expand
A panel featuring British Deputy High Commissioner Gareth Wynn Owen, Prof Ladley, and representatives from both universities highlighted growing collaboration between India and the UK on education and careers.
Wynn Owen said student mobility and international exposure are critical areas for partnership, creating pathways for Indian students to work globally.
Industry speakers outline AI careers
Sessions covered business, technology, engineering, and emerging career fields. Speakers included Swapna Reddy V, CEO of Evo11ve AI, and other technology leaders who shared insights on succeeding in AI-driven industries.
The summit combined perspectives from academia, industry, and government to help families understand how educational choices shape career outcomes.
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