Dubai, UAE – October 17, 2024
The Center for Learning Innovations and Customized Knowledge Solutions (CLICKS) and Studiosity have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing higher education teaching, learning, and student success in the MENA region and beyond. The partnership brings together CLICKS’ vast expertise in innovative teaching and learning strategies with Studiosity’s leading AI-powered student support solutions.
Under this agreement, both organizations will jointly promote and integrate services that enhance assessment practices, academic feedback, and student agency. The collaboration aims to foster a transformative learning experience by leveraging technology and building faculty capacity to support students more effectively.
Dr. Narimane Hadj-Hamou, CEO of CLICKS, emphasized the importance of this partnership: “At CLICKS, we have always believed in the power of feedback in learning and the need to rethink traditional assessment strategies. By partnering with Studiosity, we are aligning our expertise in higher education with cutting-edge AI solutions that promote ethical, real-time academic support. Together, we aim to provide institutions and faculty members with the tools, pedagogies and strategies to not only improve learning outcomes but also empower students to take ownership of their learning journey.”
This collaboration addresses growing demands in higher education to ensure the relevance and quality of learning. CLICKS has a track record of supporting over 180 institutions with leadership, governance, and teaching innovations, while Studiosity’s solutions are globally recognized for delivering writing and academic feedback, with a focus on scalability and sustainability.
Katya Burfitt, Regional Director for Studiosity in the Middle East, added: “Studiosity is delighted to partner with CLICKS. With a shared mission to support universities in delivering the highest standard of education and student success, we are confident that this collaboration is going to help us make a positive impact on the higher education sector in the Middle East.”
As part of the collaboration both CLICKS and Studiosity aim to organize and host joint capacity building events and workshops focused on critical themes such as rethinking assessments, integrating AI in education, and digital transformation. The ultimate aim is to empower institutions and faculty members across the sector to adopt student-centered, data-driven practices while promoting ethical, impactful learning strategies.
