Autodesk has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Anna University, Chennai, to enhance
student employability in the design and make industries through courses
designed to promote applied learning and specializations in digital manufacturing
and generative design. The MoU was signed by Conway Kang Wei Goh, Autodesk
Education Experiences, Director APAC, and Dr. J Prakash, Registrar, Anna
University in the presence of Dr. Govi Chezhiaan, Honor'ble Minister for Higher
Education, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Thiru C. Samayamoorthy, IAS, Secretary to
Government, Tmt. J. Innocent Divya, IAS,
Commissioner of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, Thiru M P Vijay
Kumar, IAS, Vice Chairman, Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education, Dr. USA,
Professor. Electrical engineering and member, convener committee, Anna
university, Dr.K.Shanmuga Sundaram, Director, Centre for University-Industry
Collaboration (CUIC), Anna University, Chennai and other representatives from
both the institutions at the university’s main campus in Guindy, Chennai.Â
As part of the
collaboration, Autodesk and Anna University are setting up a Design and
Innovation Centre at the College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG). This facility
aims to provide students access to Autodesk’s advanced cloud-based design and
make platforms, enabling hands-on learning in areas such as digital
manufacturing, CNC machining, and Building Information Modeling (BIM).
The partnership also
includes faculty development programs, design competitions, and potential
participation of Anna University’s executives in Autodesk’s global events, such
as Autodesk University. Faculty members will be trained as master trainers and
will lead digital manufacturing courses across the university’s constituent and
affiliated colleges.Â
Conway
Kang Wei Goh, Autodesk Education Experiences, Director APAC said,
"Our alliance with Anna University is not just a collaboration, it is a
call to action to empower the next generation of engineers and innovators to
accelerate India’s economic growth. By integrating Autodesk’s cutting-edge
design and make technology into the curriculum, we are not only providing
students access to next-generation skills but also enabling them to take the
lead in a digitally transformed world and meet the rapidly evolving demands of
the design and make industries.”
Dr.
J. Prakash, Registrar, Anna University, added,
"This strategic partnership with Autodesk is a critical next step in our
vision to reimagine technical education. By providing direct access to
innovative tools and global industry practices to our faculty and students, we
are building a strong system that fosters innovation, increases employability,
and equips our graduates to succeed in tomorrow’s industries."
The MoU outlines a roadmap
for integrating Autodesk’s advanced design and make platforms into academic
curricula, fostering research-driven learning, and providing students with
practical exposure to real-world challenges. Through curriculum enhancement,
hands-on training for students and faculty, and immersive learning initiatives,
the collaboration aims to bridge the gap between academic instruction and
industry needs. This partnership reflects Autodesk’s commitment to making
industry-relevant education more accessible across India’s higher education
ecosystem.
