The Centre for Educational Technology and Excellence (CETE) at The Maldives National University (MNU) contributes to the DIGITAsia – Digital Transformation of Asian Higher Education project, an international initiative co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. Officially launched on 1 November 2024, the three-year project runs until 31 October 2027, with a total budget of €719,634. It aims to advance digital transformation and promote Education 5.0 in higher education institutions across the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.
Coordinated by the Faculty of Organization and Informatics (FOI), Croatia, DIGITAsia brings together nine partner institutions, including MNU, Islamic University of Maldives, Villa College, SLT Campus, University of Peradeniya, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, and the Open University of Catalonia, Spain.
Through international collaboration, capacity building, and the sharing of best practices, the project aims to strengthen digital teaching and learning, enhance educators’ digital competencies, and develop innovative, student-centred learning environments across Asian higher education institutions.
