FIST and Huawei Explore Synergies for Future-Ready AI Education

As part of its continuous efforts to strengthen industry ties and provide students with valuable real-world exposure, the Bachelor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) academic team from the Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FIST) held a meeting with representatives from Huawei Technologies on 11 April 2025. The meeting took place at Monti Italian Restaurant, Elements Mall, offering an engaging setting for a meaningful discussion.

FIST was represented by Dr. Ong Lee Yeng, Dr. Jashila Nair A/P Mogan, and Dr. Goh Pey Yun, while the Huawei delegation included Ms. Delea Tan (Talent Ecosystem Manager), Ms. Nurul Azleen (Senior Partner Sales Manager), Mr. Nick Niu (Senior Vertical Solution Expert), and Mr. Larry Wang (Enterprise Training Manager).

The dialogue centered around potential collaboration avenues to align academic initiatives with current industry demands. Key areas discussed included the integration of Huawei’s enterprise-focused training modules into the BCS (AI) curriculum, the establishment of a Huawei-supported laboratory equipped with industry-standard hardware and software, and the development of joint initiatives aimed at enhancing hands-on skills and industry readiness for both students and academic staff.

This engagement reflects the faculty’s commitment to cultivating meaningful industry-academic partnerships that not only enrich the learning experience but also prepare graduates to thrive in a fast-evolving technological landscape.