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UNESCO Cooperation
UNESCO Smart Classroom Project
UNESCO Micro-Certificate Project
Digital Transformation In Cloud Computing
Cooperation Mode Between OS-EASY & UNESCO
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OS-EASY collaborates closely with UNESCO globally to establish online laboratories and utilize its cuting-edgeTspace VDI technology and innovative smart cdlassroom solution. This partnership spans numerous UN branches worddwide, fostering equitable educational development and resource sharing through the creation of online laboratories. Curently, the smart cassroom initiative has been successfuly implemented and is operational in 18 countries, including Egypt, Pakistan, Gambia, Djibout, Cambodia, Kenya, Mongolia, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Uganda,and Indonesia, etc.
CooperationGoals
Build Innovative Educational Infrastructure
Collaborate to develop "Tspace VDI & Smart Classroom" and use OS-EASY Cloud technology to enhance teaching quality and efficiency in partner schools.
Lead the Digital Transformation of Education
Establish the UNESCO demo project and leverage OS-EASY Cloudexperience and technology to promote the digital transformation of regional education.
Promote Optimal Allocation and Sharing of Educational Resources
Harness organizational synergy to optimize and share educational resources globally.
Cooperation Model
Co-constructionand Sharing
The UNESCO HigherEducation Centerowns the demoproject, while the localorganization holdsusage rights, with OS-EASY offering fulltechnical support
Online Courses andResource Integration
UNESCO integrates high-quality online courses andcombines them with OS-EASY software products forglobal application, providingrich learning resources andpromoting the sharing andexchange of globaleducational resources
Regional Demo andGoal-Driven Approach
The demonstration projectdrives regional education'sdigital transformation,advances equity andquality, and supports theUnesco 2030 EducationGoals
UNESCO Micro-Certificate Project
Developed jointly by the UNESCO‑ICHEI (International Centre for Higher Education Innovation under UNESCO) and the International Institute of Online Education (IIOE), this project serves as a flagship mechanism for empowering higher‑education practitioners worldwide to upgrade their professional competencies.
Project Objectives
This project aims to provide higher education workers with flexible and customized skills enhancement programs; develop adaptable definitions and assessment standards for digital competence; create curricula and resource repositories that support professional development; and promote digital competence building as an important component of professional development through policy advocacy.
Course Content
The course is designed around a "Digital Teaching Competency Framework," covering modules such as access to teaching resources, digital teaching methods, blended learning design, teaching research, and AI literacy. The course is characterized by its short duration, high efficiency, and support for multilingual learning.
Certificates and Accreditations
Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a micro-certificate issued by IIOE. Formal recognition of the micro-certificate requires the support of institutions, management organizations, or relevant national departments. IIOE promotes localized recognition by collaborating with innovation centers, partners, and local education management departments.
Resources and Development
The IIOE Microcertificate Program currently comprises four modules: Digital Skills Courses, Generative Artificial Intelligence Courses, Vocational and Technical Education Courses, and Enterprise Microcertificate Courses. In 2025, IIOE will continue to advance its "AI + Subject" series of courses and design a dedicated AI learning path covering fundamental theory, practical skills, and innovative applications.
Implementation Framework
Based on the "Reference Framework for Digital Competencies of Higher Education Faculty" jointly developed by IIOE and East China Normal University, the project constructs a diverse curriculum system and continuously iterates AI-related content. Universities can use this framework to determine their required competencies and use or collaborate to develop localized courses.
Research on Education Digital Transformation in Cloud Computing
The modern education industry is gradually shifting from traditional paper-based, offline teaching methods to digital, online teaching methods. Cloud computing technology, as an efficient, convenient, and flexible technological tool, provides strong support for the education sector. It enables the sharing and optimization of educational resources, provides high-speed, efficient, and high-quality educational services, and improves the quality and effectiveness of education. Therefore, fully leveraging the advantages of cloud computing technology in architectural design and application is of great significance in the digital transformation of the education industry.
Infrastructure layer
Infrastructure is a crucial foundation in building the architecture for digital transformation in the education sector. Cloud computing technology provides infrastructure such as virtualization and cloud storage, effectively supporting the storage, computation, and distribution of educational resources. By building a robust infrastructure layer, the computing and storage capabilities required for digital transformation in the education sector can be flexibly adjusted, improving system reliability and stability.
Data layer
In the digital transformation of the education industry, the application of big data has become a trend. Cloud computing technology provides powerful data processing and analysis capabilities, helping the education industry to better utilize educational data and provide personalized and differentiated teaching services. Through cloud computing technology, massive amounts of student data can be analyzed and mined to provide students with customized learning plans and improve teaching effectiveness.
Application layer
In the digital transformation of the education sector, the application layer of cloud computing technology is the most direct and crucial. Cloud computing technology can support various teaching applications in the education industry, such as online education, distance learning, and virtual laboratories. For example, cloud computing technology enables remote communication and interaction between teachers and students, making teaching more flexible and convenient. Simultaneously, cloud computing technology can also support the online sharing of educational resources, promoting the sharing and integration of teaching resources.
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University Cooperation
Overview
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The International University Training‑in‑China Program refers to short‑term or medium‑long‑term study, training and cultural‑exchange activities organized by foreign universities, educational institutions or government organizations in cooperation with Chinese universities and education platforms for international students, teachers and professionals. It aims to improve participants’ language proficiency, professional competence and cross‑cultural understanding, and boost China‑foreign educational cooperation and people‑to‑people bonds.
Types of the International University Training‑in‑China Program include:
‑ Language‑and‑Culture Summer/Winter Camps
‑ Vocational‑Education Teacher Training
‑ Short‑Term Academic Exchange Programs
‑ Specialized‑Field Advanced Training Programs
Category
Language and Culture Camps
Academic Exchange Program
Professional Training Program
Project Introduction
Language and Culture Camps
This language and culture winter/summer camp focuses on immersive language learning, combined with unique cultural experiences and themed practical activities. In a relaxed and fun atmosphere, participants will improve their language expression skills, broaden their cultural horizons, experience the charm of diverse cultures, and gain valuable knowledge, develop comprehensive qualities, and have a fulfilling and unforgettable growth journey.
Academic Exchange Program
It brings together industry scholars and young learners to conduct thematic seminars, share research findings, and conduct site visits. This broadens academic horizons, fosters intellectual exchange, enhances interdisciplinary collaboration, helps participants improve their research skills, and accumulates valuable academic resources.
Professional Training Program
We delve into business content through specialized lectures, case studies, and experience sharing. This helps trainees update their professional understanding, overcome work challenges, refine core skills, and advance their career capabilities.
Global International Education Exhibition
In 2025, the Chinese government will launch a global international education tour and a global science and technology exhibition. The aim is to share China's educational experience and promote international scientific and technological cooperation by selecting specific countries and international platforms. This includes projects such as facilitating international student exchanges in China, international university faculty exchanges, digital transfer in education, and joint research. The science and technology exhibition, through China's technological innovation, will help developing countries achieve technology transfer and local application of technologies in areas such as agricultural modernization, clean energy applications, and digital technology applications.
Technology Transfer Cooperation
Joint Laboratory Project
Belt and Road Science & Technology Exchange
Research on the Standards of Digital Education
Joint Laboratory Project
Joint Laboratories are scientific‑research platforms co‑established by universities, research institutes or enterprises together with domestic and international partners. They aim to carry out basic research, technological innovation and talent cultivation in response to major national strategic needs and cutting‑edge disciplinary developments. Adhering to the principle of “quality over quantity”, such platforms are developed through multiple models including international‑joint research centers, international‑joint laboratories, and joint‑construction projects between provincial and ministerial authorities. A multi‑level system covering ministerial‑level (MOE‑affiliated) and provincial‑level laboratories has taken shape. Below are project profiles of some representative Joint Laboratories:
I. China-Pakistan Joint Laboratory for Small Hydropower Technology under the Belt and Road Initiative
The laboratory was successfully selected as one of the first batch of "Belt and Road" joint laboratories in 2019 and included in the list of practical cooperation projects of the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in October 2023. The laboratory focuses on renewable energy and rural electrification, conducting joint research, capacity building, technology demonstration, and promotion with Pakistan. Its core construction content is the "China-Pakistan Small Hydropower Technology Joint Research Project." In October 2023, the Chinese technical team completed the construction of the off-grid multi-energy complementary system of hydropower, wind power, and solar power at the Reg I and II demonstration hydropower stations in Pakistan, as well as the construction of an intelligent centralized control center. Based on the existing platform, a hydropower, wind power, and solar power grid-connected complementary power generation system was also built. The laboratory's achievements have been disseminated to other South Asian countries, achieving significant socio-economic and livelihood benefits.
II. International Joint Laboratories under the Ministry of Education System
These laboratories are established through collaborations between Chinese universities and top-tier international universities or research institutions. They undertake cutting-edge research tasks, attract top international talent, and play a crucial role in the transformation of research results and the cultivation of internationally-oriented talent. Their construction typically adopts a "master + team" model to form joint Sino-foreign research teams, implementing a director-led system under the leadership of the host institution, and establishing an international academic committee for academic guidance.
III. Provincial and Inter-university Joint Laboratories
These laboratories serve as important platforms for regional innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, promoting in-depth cooperation and the transformation of research results in specific fields.
Provincial-level case:
The "Zhejiang-France Joint Laboratory for Soft Matter and Biophysics," approved by Zhejiang Province in 2024, collaborates with French interdisciplinary physics laboratories to conduct research on biomedical materials and has established a dual-track operating mechanism of "academic conferences + project cooperation."
Inter-school case studies:
In November 2024, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Tsinghua University Centre for Art and Science announced the establishment of the "STEAM Joint Laboratory." This laboratory integrates science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and art and design, aiming to promote interdisciplinary research, technological innovation, and talent cultivation. Its research areas include six major fields: artificial intelligence and design, intelligent interactive systems, sustainable design and technology, innovative education methods, data-driven design, and human-computer symbiotic design.
Belt and Road Science and Technology Exchange Project
The Belt and Road Science and Technology Cooperation Project constitutes an important component of the Belt and Road Initiative. It aims to advance technological development and capacity‑building for technology application in partner countries through practical cooperation in science, technology and innovation. A number of special cooperation programmes have been launched and implemented. Presented below are introductions to two key projects.
The Belt and Road Science and Technology Cooperation Project constitutes an important component of the Belt and Road Initiative. It aims to advance technological development and capacity‑building for technology application in partner countries through practical cooperation in science, technology and innovation. A number of special cooperation programmes have been launched and implemented. Presented below are introductions to two key projects.
The Belt and Road Science and Technology Cooperation Project constitutes an important component of the Belt and Road Initiative. It aims to advance technological development and capacity‑building for technology application in partner countries through practical cooperation in science, technology and innovation. A number of special cooperation programmes have been launched and implemented. Presented below are introductions to two key projects.
I. "Belt and Road" Spatial Information Technology Special Cooperation Plan
Initiated by China during the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in October 2023, this plan was included in the list of practical cooperation projects announced at the forum. Its core is to promote collaborative innovation and application in relevant technological fields among participating countries, using spatial information interconnection as a link.
Core Cooperation Directions: These mainly include four directions: building a transnational data sharing platform; conducting joint research on technologies such as satellite remote sensing, geographic information, and navigation and positioning; implementing space technology application demonstration projects in areas such as disaster prevention and mitigation, smart cities, and precision agriculture; and strengthening professional talent training and scientific and cultural exchanges.
Implementation Path and Positioning: This plan promotes collaborative technological innovation through the establishment of joint laboratories and the promotion of mutual recognition of technical standards (e.g., facilitating compatibility and interoperability between the BeiDou system and navigation facilities in participating countries). Positioned as a "pioneer project for technology-enabled development," the plan aims to enhance the application capabilities of participating countries in areas such as digital governance and emergency management by improving the connectivity of spatial information infrastructure.
Core Cooperation Directions: These mainly include four directions: building a transnational data sharing platform; conducting joint research on technologies such as satellite remote sensing, geographic information, and navigation and positioning; implementing space technology application demonstration projects in areas such as disaster prevention and mitigation, smart cities, and precision agriculture; and strengthening professional talent training and scientific and cultural exchanges.
Implementation Path and Positioning: This plan promotes collaborative technological innovation through the establishment of joint laboratories and the promotion of mutual recognition of technical standards (e.g., facilitating compatibility and interoperability between the BeiDou system and navigation facilities in participating countries). Positioned as a "pioneer project for technology-enabled development," the plan aims to enhance the application capabilities of participating countries in areas such as digital governance and emergency management by improving the connectivity of spatial information infrastructure.
II. Belt and Road Initiative Artificial Intelligence Technology Innovation Special Cooperation Plan
The program was officially launched on June 11, 2025, at the Second Belt and Road Science and Technology Exchange Conference held in Chengdu, and is a key project under the "Strategic Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation" program. Its goal is to build a long-term, stable, and mutually beneficial cooperative relationship in artificial intelligence (AI) science and technology.
Scope and Content of Cooperation: The program will focus on supporting cooperation with 13 participating countries, including Egypt, South Africa, and Indonesia. Priority funding areas include multilingual and multimodal large-scale models, unmanned systems and intelligent equipment, AI-enabled scientific research, and key application scenarios for intelligent industries and society. Cooperation will encompass regular joint research projects and the construction of Sino-foreign joint laboratories, emphasizing support for developing countries to strengthen their comprehensive AI capabilities through technology transfer and personnel training.
Funding Scale and Requirements: The program will fund a total of 28 projects, with central government funding not exceeding 69 million yuan. Project evaluation indicators include mutual visits between Chinese and foreign teams, training of foreign personnel, and organization of international academic exchange activities. These specialized cooperation programs follow a progressive path from high-level initiatives and platform building to the implementation of specific projects. They reflect the practical, results-oriented, and collaborative nature of science and technology innovation cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative framework, and are committed to jointly addressing global challenges and promoting sustainable development through technological collaboration, application demonstrations, and capacity building.
Scope and Content of Cooperation: The program will focus on supporting cooperation with 13 participating countries, including Egypt, South Africa, and Indonesia. Priority funding areas include multilingual and multimodal large-scale models, unmanned systems and intelligent equipment, AI-enabled scientific research, and key application scenarios for intelligent industries and society. Cooperation will encompass regular joint research projects and the construction of Sino-foreign joint laboratories, emphasizing support for developing countries to strengthen their comprehensive AI capabilities through technology transfer and personnel training.
Funding Scale and Requirements: The program will fund a total of 28 projects, with central government funding not exceeding 69 million yuan. Project evaluation indicators include mutual visits between Chinese and foreign teams, training of foreign personnel, and organization of international academic exchange activities. These specialized cooperation programs follow a progressive path from high-level initiatives and platform building to the implementation of specific projects. They reflect the practical, results-oriented, and collaborative nature of science and technology innovation cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative framework, and are committed to jointly addressing global challenges and promoting sustainable development through technological collaboration, application demonstrations, and capacity building.
Research on the Standards of Digital Education
On May 16th, 2025, the *Initiative on Building an International Framework for the Digital‑Education Standards System* was released at the World Digital Education Conference. The Initiative calls for establishing an “open, inclusive and sustainable” international framework for the digital‑education standards system (International Framework for the Digital‑Education Standards System 2025), so as to build global consensus and advance the digital transformation of education to a higher level.
Digital technology is profoundly reshaping the global education ecosystem and bringing new opportunities for advancing educational equity and quality improvement. Nevertheless, challenges including the digital divide, uneven distribution of resources and inconsistent standards still severely hinder the development of digital education as well as international exchanges and cooperation. The standards‑system framework proposed by this Initiative covers core areas of digital education, namely educational content and resources, platforms and tools, educational data, security and ethics. It sets forth principles for developing the digital‑education standards system, outlines its overall framework and detailed descriptions of its components, and provides guidelines for the localized application of relevant standards.
The World Digital Education Alliance stressed in the Initiative that building an international digital‑education standards system is a long‑term and complex undertaking that requires the joint participation and sustained efforts of the education sector, industry, governments and all sectors of society. The Alliance hopes to work with all stakeholders and, under its unified coordination and guidance, deliver more inclusive, efficient and high‑quality educational opportunities for every individual aspiring to learn and grow, enabling digital education to benefit the whole world and all humanity.
Digital technology is profoundly reshaping the global education ecosystem and bringing new opportunities for advancing educational equity and quality improvement. Nevertheless, challenges including the digital divide, uneven distribution of resources and inconsistent standards still severely hinder the development of digital education as well as international exchanges and cooperation. The standards‑system framework proposed by this Initiative covers core areas of digital education, namely educational content and resources, platforms and tools, educational data, security and ethics. It sets forth principles for developing the digital‑education standards system, outlines its overall framework and detailed descriptions of its components, and provides guidelines for the localized application of relevant standards.
The World Digital Education Alliance stressed in the Initiative that building an international digital‑education standards system is a long‑term and complex undertaking that requires the joint participation and sustained efforts of the education sector, industry, governments and all sectors of society. The Alliance hopes to work with all stakeholders and, under its unified coordination and guidance, deliver more inclusive, efficient and high‑quality educational opportunities for every individual aspiring to learn and grow, enabling digital education to benefit the whole world and all humanity.