Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology explained

Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology,Trivandrum
Motto:Curating a Responsible Digital World
Established:2020
Vice Chancellor:Saji Gopinath
Country:India

Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology, also known as Digital University Kerala (DUK), is a state university located in Technocity, Mangalapuram, Pallippuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.[1] It was established in 2020 by upgrading Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Kerala (IIITM-K), established 2000. It is the 14th State University in Kerala and first Digital University in the state.[2]

History

The Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Kerala (IIITM-K) was established in 2000. It originally operated from a campus in Technopark in Thiruvananthapuram until the construction of the campus at Technocity[3] and was affiliated to Cochin University of Science and Technology.[4] In 2020 IIITM-K was upgraded to a university through an Ordinance of the Government of Kerala.[5]

Campus

The residential campus is located in campus of Technocity in Thiruvananthapuram.

Leadership

The Governor of Kerala is, by virtue of office, the Chancellor of the university and the Minister in Charge of Information Technology Department is the Pro-Chancellor of the university.[6] The Government of Kerala had appointed Saji Gopinath as the first Vice-chancellor of the university.[7]

Major schools

Kerala Blockchain Academy

The institute also houses Kerala Blockchain Academy, second in the country.[8] Kerala Blockchain Academy is also an associate member of the Hyperledger community.[9]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: 2020-01-17. Digital varsity status for IIITM-K. en-IN. The Hindu. 2020-12-10. 0971-751X.
  2. Web site: IITMK becomes Kerala's first Digital University. January 15, 2020. India Today.
  3. News: New campus for IIITM-K at Technocity. 14 December 2017. The Hindu. 17 February 2011.
  4. Web site: Who We Are . IIITM-K . 5 September 2021.
  5. Web site: IITMK upgraded to a digital university. Outlook India.
  6. https://prsindia.org/files/bills_acts/bills_states/kerala/2020/KL_Digital_Sciences_Innovation_Technology_Ordinance.pdf
  7. News: Saji Gopinath appointed first VC of digital science varsity | Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India. The Times of India. 8 July 2020 .
  8. Web site: IIITM-K to Initiate First Blockchain Technology Academy in Kerala.
  9. Web site: KBA.