The UK-India Workshop on Applied AI and Digital Skills for Women in STEM was held at the University of Aberdeen on 30th June 2026 with the aim to foster greater collaboration between the United Kingdom and India and facilitate the advancement of opportunities for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
The workshop was part of a global project (WINS-AID – Women in STEM through Applied AI and Digital Skills) being implemented by the University of Aberdeen in partnership with the Vellore Institute of Technology, VIT, India and Technogaze Solutions. The project is supported by the British Council in their Going Global Partnerships – Industry Academia Transnational Education (TNE) Grants program that is designed to promote transnational partnerships between industry and HEIs from all around the world.
This was a chance to discuss good practices and ideas in the field of applied artificial intelligence, development of digital skills, transnational education, inclusive curriculum design and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). It also allowed an opportunity for partner institutions to look at possible future collaborations in the areas of education, research, innovation and industry engagement.
The workshop, led by Professor David McGloin, Head of School of Natural and Computing Sciences at the University of Aberdeen, began with an opening talk. Professor Aladdin Ayesh, Vice Dean of the Joint Institute of Data Sciences and AI, welcomed the attendees with a message on the significance of international academic cooperation to address global issues with the help of new technologies.
Key Highlights:
- UK-India strengthen AI and STEM collaboration through the WINS-AID project
- Workshop promotes AI skills and inclusion for women in STEM
- Partners explore future research and education collaborations
Academic researchers, industry representatives and project partners from both countries presented about the program. Sessions covered the possibilities of the use of applied AI and digital technologies to enhance the effectiveness of STEM education, enhance employability, and enhance the inclusion of women in STEM careers. The participants also shared ideas and experiences on how to boost industry-academy cooperation and increase international collaboration for research and innovation.
Dr. Riazul Islam, Principal Investigator of the WINS-AID project, spoke on the event and emphasized on the need of strengthening partnerships and new opportunities of collaboration at the workshop.
It was also an excellent opportunity to strengthen our partnership and exchange of ideas with the objective of collaborating in the future between academia and industry in the UK and India," he further added.
One of the major highlights of the event was the presence of the representatives from Vellore Institute of Technology and Technogaze Solutions, highlighting the project's focus on fostering sustainable collaborations between higher education institutions and industry. The partnership aims to offer practical knowledge on AI and digital skills to women in STEM and to raise the awareness of inclusive education in international institutions.
The University of Aberdeen says the workshop is a major milestone in the development of a long-term framework of cooperation on higher education and research between the UK and India and an important event in the WINS-AID project. The project is also in line with the aim of improving transnational education and fostering gender diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) based on innovative instruction and learning.
The workshop showcased the UK's and India's shared commitment to promoting the use of AI, digital skills and the presence of women in STEM. The event ended with a discussion about future cooperation and collaboration projects, further strengthening the vision of promoting inclusive sustainable and globally connected education and research.
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