A major highlight in a series of academic initiatives, the new alliance will bring a cutting-edge blockchain education to the university and support further innovation of the technology.
Sui a layer one platform for decentralized computation which has grown at a torrid pace since its inception nine months ago announced it has partnered with AUS (American University of Sharjah) to establish the AUS-Sui Blockchain Academy a brand new blockchain academy in one of the most well-regarded academic institutions in the region creating opportunities for hundreds of aspiring developers to learn about and ultimately advance the state of the art of the technology.
The agreed upon AUS-Sui Blockchain Academy will operate under the auspices of the multidisciplinary Center of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainable Development.
This placement strategically aligns with entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability, underscoring the Academy’s dedication to responsible and impactful technological development.
The initiative is part of the Emirate of Sharjah’s objective of positioning itself as a regional hub for education and research particularly in the field of technology and blockchain.
Dr. Tod Alan Laursen, Chancellor of AUS, said,
“The establishment of the AUS-Sui Blockchain Academy will provide students with invaluable insights into contemporary and future-oriented topics.
“It will empower them to engage with trending subjects and essential future technologies, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the evolving landscape of tomorrow.”
Dr. Tod Alan Laursen (left), Chancellor of AUS, and Dr. Greg Siourounis (right), managing director at SUI Foundation
The partnership between Sui and AUS is directly aligned with the strong academic backgrounds of the leaders in and around the Sui ecosystem.
Dr. Greg Siourounis, the managing director of the Sui Foundation, has deep experience blending academic pursuits and entrepreneurship, including earning a PhD in economics from the London Business School and top awards for his work in economics.
George Danezis, chief scientist and co-founder of Mysten Labs, is a professor of security and privacy engineering at University College London.
Likewise, co-founders Kostas Chalkias notable cryptographer and creator of zkLogin and Sam Blackshear creator of the Move smart contract language have…
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