UK–ASEAN Academic Collaboration
Building Ethical AI Mindsets for Innovation, Mobility & Sustainable Technopreneurship
Empowering the next generation of innovators to develop responsible Artificial Intelligence solutions through global collaboration between the UK and ASEAN.
What is AIMS?
The AIMS Project aims to strengthen international collaboration and student mobility through inclusive, interdisciplinary, and intercultural learning experiences.
Through workshops, collaborative student projects, and international symposiums, participants will explore how Artificial Intelligence can be developed responsibly while addressing global challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The project connects students, academics, industry partners, and policymakers to co-create ethical AI frameworks, innovative solutions, and sustainable technopreneurship opportunities.
International Focus
UK-ASEAN collaboration across multiple institutions
Ethical AI
Responsible AI development and governance
Innovation
Creative solutions for real-world challenges
Employability
Future-ready skills for the digital economy
Project Highlights
Key themes driving the AIMS initiative across all activities and partnerships
Cross-border student collaboration
Ethical AI competency development
Global workshops and symposiums
Technopreneurship and innovation projects
Intercultural learning and mobility
Featured Activities
Explore our core programme activities designed to build competencies and foster collaboration
Workshop Series
Co-creation workshops developing ethical AI frameworks with international participants
Intercultural Learning Forum
Collaborative training programmes fostering cross-cultural competencies
Global Symposium
International gathering showcasing research, innovation, and best practices
Knowledge Hub
Centralised repository of resources, tools, and collaborative outputs
Contributing to Global Goals
AIMS aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to inclusive education, innovation, and global partnerships
SDG 4
Quality Education
SDG 8
Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 10
Reduced Inequalities
SDG 17
Partnerships
Partner Institutions
A consortium of leading universities driving international collaboration
Newcastle
University
University of
Leeds
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Srinakharinwirot University (SWU)
Sponsored by
This project is funded under the
British Council UK–Malaysia–ASEAN+3 Going Global Partnerships Grant 2025/2026