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]
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| Motto | Curating a Responsible Digital World |
|---|---|
| Type | State |
| Established | 2020 |
| Chancellor | Governor of Kerala |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Ciza Thomas |
| Location | , , India |
| Website | duk |
History
editThe 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
editThe residential campus is located in campus of Technocity in Thiruvananthapuram.[1]
Leadership
editThe 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
edit| 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 |
| 2 | Dr. Ciza Thomas | 27 November 2024[8] | Incumbent | 6 days |
Major schools
edit- 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
editThe 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
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Digital varsity status for IIITM-K". The Hindu. 17 January 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
- ^ "IITMK becomes Kerala's first Digital University". India Today. 15 January 2020.
- ^ "New campus for IIITM-K at Technocity". The Hindu. 17 February 2011. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- ^ "Who We Are". IIITM-K. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ "IITMK upgraded to a digital university". Outlook India.
- ^ https://prsindia.org/files/bills_acts/bills_states/kerala/2020/KL_Digital_Sciences_Innovation_Technology_Ordinance.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ a b "Saji Gopinath appointed first VC of digital science varsity | Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India". The Times of India. 8 July 2020.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (27 November 2024). "Governor appoints interim V-Cs for KTU, Digital University". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "IIITM-K to Initiate First Blockchain Technology Academy in Kerala".
- ^ "KBA".
External links
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