Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology

Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology
Other name
Digital University Kerala (DUK)
Former name
Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Kerala (IIITM-K)
MottoCurating a Responsible Digital World
TypeState
Established2000 (2000) (as IIITM-K)
2020 (2020) (as Digital University)
ChancellorGovernor of Kerala
Vice-ChancellorDr. Ciza Thomas (acting)
Pro ChancellorPinarayi Vijayan,
Chief Minister of Kerala
Location
Thiruvananthapuram
,
Kerala
,
India
Websiteduk.ac.in

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.[1]

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 Dr. Saji Gopinath as the first Vice-chancellor of the university.[7]

Vice chancellors of DUK

Vice chancellors of Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology
No. Name Term of office
Assumed office Left office Time in office
1 Dr. Saji Gopinath 8 July 2020[7] 27 October 2024 4 years, 111 days
(acting) Dr. Ciza Thomas 27 November 2024[8] Incumbent 263 days

Major schools

  • School of Computer Science and Engineering
  • School of Electronic Systems and Automation
  • School of Digital Sciences
  • School of Informatics
  • School of Digital Humanities and Liberal Arts

Kerala Blockchain Academy

The institute also houses Kerala Blockchain Academy, second in the country.[9] Kerala Blockchain Academy is also an associate member of the Hyperledger community.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Digital varsity status for IIITM-K". The Hindu. 17 January 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  2. ^ "IITMK becomes Kerala's first Digital University". India Today. 15 January 2020.
  3. ^ "New campus for IIITM-K at Technocity". The Hindu. 17 February 2011. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  4. ^ "Who We Are". IIITM-K. Archived from the original on 3 September 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  5. ^ "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. ^ a b "Saji Gopinath appointed first VC of digital science varsity | Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India". The Times of India. 8 July 2020.
  8. ^ "Governor appoints interim V-Cs for KTU, Digital University". The Hindu. 27 November 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  9. ^ "IIITM-K to Initiate First Blockchain Technology Academy in Kerala".
  10. ^ "KBA". Archived from the original on 25 December 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2021.

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