Kyungnam University Announces New Leap Forward with Glocal University Joint Cooperation Declaration

Declaration of a New Leap Forward as a "Manufacturing AX Global Hub University"
Based on Artificial Intelligence Transformation in Manufacturing

On the morning of August 7, Kyungnam University held a "Glocal University Joint Cooperation Declaration Ceremony" in the International Seminar Room on the 4th floor of the main building, declaring a new leap forward as a "Manufacturing AX Global Hub University" with a focus on the artificial intelligence transformation (AX) of the manufacturing industry.

Group photo of the joint cooperation declaration ceremony.

This year, Kyungnam University maintained its status as a "preliminary designated university" through its innovation plan, which detailed the specificity and feasibility of its education innovation centered on digital transformation (DX) and strategies for linking with local industries, as evaluated by the Ministry of Education and the Glocal University Committee. The university will once again compete for final selection, following last year's challenge.

Kyungnam University's main innovation direction emphasizes artificial intelligence transformation, which is an advancement from its previously pursued digital transformation of local industries. To this end, the university has established a "Glocal University Blueprint" centered on the following core initiatives: ▲Manufacturing AX Global Leading University ▲AX Convergence Talent Flagship University ▲AX Convergence Talent Glocal Platform University.

First, through the "Manufacturing AX Global Leading University," Kyungnam University aims to establish a global university model that leads AI-based manufacturing innovation. The university will develop AI analysis and operation technologies using manufacturing big data, and support graduates' global advancement through joint research and dual degree programs with overseas universities and global companies.

In addition, as an "AX Convergence Talent Flagship University," Kyungnam University will nurture industry-oriented, practice-based AI convergence talent. Through a convergence curriculum encompassing AI, manufacturing engineering, big data, robotics, and cloud, the university will produce practice-ready talent who can be immediately deployed to the manufacturing field in Gyeongnam through joint projects and internships with local companies.

The "AX Convergence Talent Glocal Platform University" initiative focuses on building an AX talent platform that connects the region and the world. In collaboration with partners such as Google Cloud, the university will establish a cloud-based AI practice environment and develop the "Gyeongnam-style Industry-Academia Collaboration Model," a customized industry-academia cooperation education model tailored to local industries.

The event proceeded in the following order: a presentation on the "Super-scale Manufacturing AI Standard Model" by Yoo Namhyun, Head of the Gyeongnam Intelligence Innovation Project Group; a progress report on the Glocal University initiative by Hong Junghyo, Chairperson of the National Project Promotion Committee; a report on the Glocal University implementation plan by Choi Seonwook, Head of the RISE Project Group; and the joint cooperation declaration. After the ceremony, a separate briefing session for university members was held in the main conference room.

President Park Jaekyu stated, "Kyungnam University is carrying out bold innovations for the resurgence of the regional manufacturing industry, which plays a pivotal role in the nation's manufacturing sector, based on its vision as a 'Manufacturing AX Glocal Hub University.' As the AX models led by the university are already being applied in local companies and producing tangible results, I ask for your continued interest and support for Kyungnam University's innovations and its pursuit of becoming a Glocal University, which will drive the region's shared growth."

The event was attended by President Park Jaekyu of Kyungnam University, Kim Seonggyu, Director General of Education and Youth of Gyeongsangnam-do, Jeong Sookyi, Director General of Autonomy Administration of Changwon Special City, Son Taedo, CEO of Sinsung Delta Tech, Kim Namgyun, President of Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, as well as key figures from regional innovation organizations, AI and DX-related industries, and other distinguished guests from various sectors.

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