- Collaboration with Nottingham Trent University and King Fahd University aims to implement specialized Inclusive Education Toolkits in Indian institutions
- The event brings together experts from around the world to integrate generative AI and inclusive design into classroom learning for students with disabilities
JAIPUR, India, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Amity University Rajasthan, in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University (UK) and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (Saudi Arabia), successfully concluded a groundbreaking two-day international workshop titled “Adoption of the Inclusive Education Toolkit to Improve Accessibility in Indian Educational Institutions.”
The workshop, organized by the Amity Cognitive Computing and Brain Informatics Center (ACCBI), served as a strategic platform for academics, administrators and accessibility officers across Jaipur to develop institutional action plans. The initiative aimed to bridge the gap between standard pedagogy and inclusive learning for students with diverse needs.
The opening session featured a distinguished panel of world leaders, including Prof. David Brown (Nottingham Trent UBhattacharya (VIT) shared niversity), Prof. Mufti Mahmud (King Fahd University) and Prof. Kanad Ray (Director, ACCBI), besides the leadership of Amity University Rajasthan, including Vice Chancellor Prof. Amit Jain, Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. GK Aseri, and Prof. SL Kothari, Vice President, Amity Science, Technology & Innovation Foundation (ASTIF).
Speaking about the institutional impact, Prof. Amit Jain, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Rajasthan said:
“Creating an inclusive campus goes beyond infrastructure; it requires a fundamental change in the way we design our curriculum and digital resources. This international collaboration ensures that our faculty and administrators are equipped with global best practices to make education truly accessible to every student, in line with India’s vision of equitable higher education.”
Prof. Kanad Ray, Director of ACCBI, added:
“The goal of this workshop is to move from theory to implementation. By adopting the Inclusive Education Toolkit, we provide educators with tangible digital tools and AI-driven strategies to remove barriers in the learning process.”
During the two-day event, participants took part in practical training sessions focused on:
- Inclusive design principles: developing accessible open educational resources (OERs) and MOOCs.
- Generative AI in education: Using AI to personalize learning for students with disabilities.
- Digital Empowerment: Hands-on exposure to content creation tools that meet international accessibility standards.
Leading speakers, including Prof. Gosia Kwiatkowska (University of East London), Dr. M. Arifur Rahman (Nottingham Trent University), Ms. Farjana Shaikh (TCS) and Dr. Sweta Bhattacharya (VIT), shared insights on innovative classroom engagement and integration of assistive technologies within the Indian education ecosystem.
The workshop concluded with the formation of a collaborative network of Jaipur-based institutions committed to maintaining high accessibility standards. This initiative places Amity University Rajasthan at the forefront of national efforts to build a more inclusive and digitally equitable academic landscape.
ABOUT AMITY UNIVERSITY RAJASTHAN
Amity University Rajasthan is a clean, green, picturesque campus of 150 hectares, situated amidst the oldest mountain range, the Aravali, and offers undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. courses in various disciplines. Recently, the university was ranked at number 330 in the prestigious QS Asian University Rankings – Southern Asia 2026 and was included in the 801-1000 band in THE World University Rankings 2026.
Amity University Rajasthan provides students with advanced laboratories in languages, media studies, education, pharmacy, biotechnology, engineering and scientific research. The university focuses on developing student potential through a blend of academic excellence and real-world exposure, supported by an established alumni network in companies such as Wipro, Thomson Reuters and the Trident Group.
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