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Torrens University and Xaana.AI: shaping the future of AI education together

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An exciting new strategic collaboration between Torrens University Australia and Xaana.ai aims to create dynamic learning environments that reflect the rapidly evolving field of AI. 

Xaana.ai is an Australian owned and based firm specialising in cutting edge AI and quantum developments who work across Australian Government and Defence agencies as well as large enterprise organisations helping them explore opportunities to accelerate and improve decision making and extract intelligence from data, pairing human expertise with AI. 

Torrens University’s Chief Marketing Officer and head of Industry Partnerships Darryn Melrose said Torrens University and Xaana.ai would work together on the co-development of subjects that aligned with the latest advancements in artificial intelligence. 

“We are so excited about this collaboration and the opportunities it presents for both organisations. Importantly, it aligns with our commitment to provide our students with industry-relevant education and practical experience as part of their studies,” Mr Melrose said. 

“It opens up possibilities for our students to excel in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, as we welcome the industry experts from Xaana.ai into our classrooms to engage with our students through guest lectures and workshops, providing unique insights into the practical applications of AI and sharing real-world challenges and solutions.” 

Matt Andrews from Xaana.ai said both Torrens University and Xaana AI were committed to nurturing the next generation of AI professionals and driving advancements in the field. 

“We are thrilled to collaborate with Torrens University in shaping the future of AI education. We want to help cultivate an environment where students can acquire practical experience while contributing to the progress of artificial intelligence technology,” added Mr Andrews.  

“Our aim through this collaboration is to bridge the gap between academia and industry, combining academic rigor with real-world applications to empower the next generation of AI innovators." 


About us:

About Torrens University 

As Australia’s fastest-growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a careers-focused and global perspective to Australian higher education. With around 19, 000+ students from 124+ countries, Torrens University boasts a credible industry-immersive difference for its students and strong research output. Offering high-quality and specialised degree programs in a wide range of academic disciplines, Torrens University proudly delivers   undergraduate, graduate and specialised degree programs at campuses in Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland and online. Torrens University’s vision, “We champion the power of people to connect the world for good”, and its values of beginning and ending with people, being good, being creative and bold, and being global are at its core. The vision and values underpin the university and inform all the work done in our institutions. As a private higher education provider, Torrens University Australia is the only university in Australia and New Zealand, and one of four globally, to be a Certified B Corporation, meaning we are committed to the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.       

 

About Xaana.Ai

Australian born and bred, Xaana offers the world's first secure, private, and the most powerful version of Enterprise AI. We are highly awarded and have been recognised by major industry organisations 

Our commitment is unwavering: to develop safe Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) technology that serves all of humanity. By aligning our goals with the collective interests of our customers, partners, and the overall society, we consistently prioritise groundbreaking innovation over mere profit. The unique architecture and learning capabilities of our products result in an unprecedented level of speed, interoperability, and security for AI and automation applications. This advances us closer to the ultimate goal of AGI — creating systems capable of autonomously learning from their environment and transferring that learning to novel situations.  

This bidirectional interchange paves the way for transformative advancements in AI-driven sectors, moving us a step closer to truly intelligent systems. We envision a future where Artificial General Intelligence revolutionizes every facet of our lives.


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