The future of Education,
research, and innovation
The future of Education, Research, and Innovation
NEOM is establishing a human-centric and interconnected education, research, and innovation ecosystem that inspires fluidity in thinking from cradle to evolving career, by providing life long learning opportunities through personalized development, research, and active industry integration.
Sector Pillars
Human-Centric and
Interconnected Ecosystem
HOW ARE WE GOING TO CHANGE EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND INNOVATION?
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Vibrant Communities
SOLVING THE WORLD'S CHALLENGES TOGETHER
NEOM is establishing a world-class education, research, and innovation ecosystem bringing together the world's greatest minds to co-create a vibrant, diverse community to drive progress, pilot new ways of living and focus on solving the world’s biggest challenges. NEOM U will be an engaging, learning environment that builds community, drives continuous pan-discipline innovation and impact, and fosters knowledge and skills for the future workforce. -
Fluidity and Adaptability
Empowering New Ways of Thinking
NEOM is designing, from a clean slate, an ecosystem that will blend personalized and lifelong learning with future-focused research and innovation. The university will empower new, agile ways of thinking and doing that global challenges demand. NEOM will connect the world's most curious and entrepreneurial minds who are open to opportunities and challenges, and are determined to succeed. -
Ecosystem for Impact
BRIDGING SCIENCE TO MARKET
NEOM is building a living lab where education, research, and innovation meet real world needs and challenges, driving positive impact for people and planet. Our interconnected knowledge ecosystem, powered by dedicated funding and research infrastructure, will bridge gaps between education and jobs of tomorrow, research and industry, and ideas and real-world applications. -
Pioneer a Sustainable Future
SOLVING THE PLANET’S CHALLENGES
NEOM is the largest sustainable development in the world. It is powered by 100% renewable energy and 95% of the land is protected for nature. At NEOM, we are focused on solving the planet's toughest challenges including ocean sustainability, green energy, and the future of urban living.
NEOM VOICES
HEAR FROM OUR LEADERS
Our people
The Education, Research, and Innovation Sector aims to both transform education into a lifelong experience that utilizes cutting-edge, high-tech, personalized learning and professional development resources, and create a vibrant research and innovation ecosystem, empowering societal progress and economic development.
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Dr Andreas Cangellaris
Founding President, NEOM U
An expert in computational science and electronic design automation, Professor Andreas Cangellaris has spent the last 25 years at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where he occupied top leadership roles, most recently as Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost.
FAQ
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Today's education systems are not keeping pace with the Fourth Industrial Revolution and its transformation of the world. Globally, there is a gap between skills and digital- and technology-driven market needs. Traditional education systems are not able to support at scale personalized upskilling and life-long development. Innovation became more fragmented than ever before, whilst the key global challenges urgently need effective solutions.
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The NEOM Education, Research, and Innovation Sector is creating a fully integrated and functional education ecosystem. From early childhood to grade 12 high to university to vocational training to continuous professional development throughout an evolving career. An ecosystem that embraces learning and innovation to better the world, lifelong learning and professional development opportunities will be provided at scale, because they are essential to personal fulfillment, prosperity and economic development.
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NEOM's ERI Sector aims to establish a world-class education, research, and innovation ecosystem that inspires and empowers the best minds: technology to better the world, innovation through the "lab of the future", and life-long personalized development.
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We believe that, going forward, no career or vocation will be possible without an understanding of how advances in science, technology, computing and AI are transforming every aspect of our lives and can advance the world's wellbeing and prosperity. Our educational approaches will emphasize personalized development through inquiry-based, experiential learning that transcends disciplines, build on design thinking and understanding of the impact of technology and AI on our lives and the world. This will provide opportunities for real-world problem solving to foster creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.
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NEOM U will prioritize class offerings for professionals being recruited by the Sectors and industries of NEOM, and for graduate students who are being recruited by NEOM U faculty to pursue research as masters and doctoral students. Also, we plan to start engaging with students interested in pursuing their undergraduate studies at NEOM U by offering them a variety of innovative programs that provide them with opportunities to start experiencing and benefiting from NEOM U’s unique approaches to teaching and learning even before our facilities are ready.
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The Talent Academy will be ‘demand-led’ and its curriculum will respond to the economic needs of NEOM. However, it is already clear that the core course areas will include topics such as digital capability, data-led management and the green-energy industry.
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We will build the vibrant Education, Research, and Innovation ecosystem with a high density of talent and ideas, to drive continuous innovation and economic development, and provide next-generation technologies and the workforce NEOM needs to thrive as 'the land of the future.'
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Yes. The Talent Academy will feature a uniquely flexible learning model, designed to fit around busy lives. Suitable for career starters and apprentices as well as experienced professionals requiring further support and development.
