Archive · 1 Sep 2026
IIT Madras, UNESCO MGIEP Partner on Next-Generation Learning Technologies
IIT Madras and UNESCO MGIEP are working together on new ways to improve education.
They want to use artificial intelligence and immersive technologies for learning.
Immersive technologies can make lessons feel more interactive and engaging.
UNESCO MGIEP brings knowledge about Social and Emotional Learning.
IIT Madras brings knowledge about AI, Extended Reality, game design and immersive tools.
The two organisations signed an agreement to confirm their collaboration.
Their goal is to create digital learning solutions.
These solutions are intended to help transform education.
IIT Madras and UNESCO MGIEP are collaborating to develop next-generation AI and immersive learning technologies.
The agreement was signed recently to formalize the partnership.
The initiative aims to transform education through digital learning solutions.
UNESCO MGIEP will contribute expertise in Social and Emotional Learning.
IIT Madras will contribute expertise in AI, Extended Reality, game design and immersive technologies.
- Who
- The Indian Institute of Technology Madras and UNESCO’s Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development.
- What
- They signed an agreement to develop next-generation AI and immersive learning technologies.
- When
- The agreement was signed recently; no specific date is provided.
- Why
- To support the transformation of education through digital learning solutions combining Social and Emotional Learning with AI, Extended Reality, game design and immersive technologies.
- Partners
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras and UNESCO’s Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development
- Focus
- Next-generation artificial intelligence and immersive learning technologies
- Education approach
- Digital learning solutions incorporating Social and Emotional Learning
- UNESCO MGIEP expertise
- Social and Emotional Learning
- IIT Madras expertise
- Artificial intelligence, Extended Reality, game design and immersive technologies
- Agreement
- The collaboration was formally confirmed through a recently signed agreement