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Jun 17
Wednesday, 2026
Online event
Inside OPIT: Straight from the Students
17:00 to 18:00
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📅 June 17, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM CEST
💻 Live Online Event

Join Levi Mandji and Watson Ndethi, two current OPIT students, for an honest conversation about what it's really like to study online while managing work and life. They'll share why they chose OPIT, what surprised them most, and how their experience has shaped their careers so far. Greta Maiocchi will then walk you through OPIT’s programs and upcoming intakes.

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Jun 25
Thursday, 2026
Online event
Professional Doctorate in Applied AI: Applied Research Tracks
17:00 to 18:00
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📅 June 25, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM CEST
💻 Live Online Event

Professional Doctorate in Applied AI: Applied Research Tracks

Free Live Webinar: Thursday, June 25th, 5:00–6:00 PM CEST

Ready to take your career and expertise to the next level? Join Prof. Lorenzo Livi and Catalina Dumitru for an exclusive session on OPIT’s Professional Doctorate in Applied AI. Learn what it takes to succeed, what to expect from the program, and how to make your application stand out.

What we’ll cover:

  • Why a Professional Doctorate? The strategic value of Applied AI in today's market.
  • Applied Research Tracks: Exploring key research directions and innovation areas at OPIT.
  • Project Proposals:** Real-world examples of what works and what to avoid.
  • Candidate Expectations: What we look for in our doctoral students.
  • Live Q&A: Get your questions answered directly by the program heads.

Speakers:

  • Prof. Lorenzo Livi – Associate Professor & Program Head, specializing in machine learning and complex dynamical systems.
  • Catalina Dumitru, PhD – Doctoral Program Manager, supporting candidates from onboarding to graduation.
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Events

Past events and press coverage

Press coverage

B&FT Online: OPIT unveils AI Copilot to transform online learning for African students

Source: Business & Financial Times, published on June 30th, 2025 Open Institute of Technology (OPIT), an innovative global online university, has announced the launch of OPIT AI Copilot, an advanced artificial intelligence assistant designed to revolutionize digital learning. This groundbreaking development is expected to significantly enhance access and support for its current and future students […]

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Il Sole 24 Ore: From OPIT, an ‘AI agent’ for students and teachers

Source: Il Sole 24 Ore, published on June 23rd, 2025 At its core is a teaching heritage made up of 131 courses, 3,500 hours of video, 1,800 live sessions The Open Institute of Technology – a global academic institution that offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees – launches the “OPIT AI Copilot” which aims to revolutionize, […]

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Agenda Digitale: The Five Pillars of the Cloud According to NIST – A Compass for Businesses and Public Administrations

Source: Agenda Digitale, published on June 16th, 2025 By Lokesh Vij, Professor of Cloud Computing Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Cloud Computing Automation and Ops and Cloud Data Stacks at OPIT – Open Institute of Technology NIST identifies five key characteristics of cloud computing: on-demand self-service, network access, resource pooling, elasticity, and metered service. These pillars explain […]

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ComputerWeekly: What are the best practices for securing AWS tech stacks?

Source: Computer Weekly, published on May 27th, 2025 By Nicholas Fearn An AWS tech stack can aid business growth and facilitate efficient operations, but misconfigurations have become all too common and stall this progress Amazon Web Services (AWS) has become the lifeblood of millions of modern businesses, both big and small. But while this popular cloud […]

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Agenda Digitale: AI Ethics Starts with Data – The Role of Training

Source: Agenda Digitale, published on May 16th, 2025 By Riccardo Ocleppo, Founder and Director of OPIT – Open Institute of Technology AI ethics requires ongoing commitment. Organizations must integrate guidelines and a corporate culture geared towards responsibility and inclusiveness, preventing negative consequences for individuals and society. In the world of artificial intelligence, concerns about algorithmic bias are coming […]

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TechFinancials: Are We Raising AI Correctly?

Source: TechFinancials, published on May 16th, 2025 By Zorina Alliata Artificial intelligence (AI) used to be the stuff of science fiction. Stories about rogue machines and robot uprisings were once a source of amusement, not anxiety. But over recent years, AI has quietly embedded itself in our daily lives. From the algorithms behind social media feeds, […]

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Wired: Think Twice Before Creating That ChatGPT Action Figure

Source: Wired, published on May 01st, 2025 People are using ChatGPT’s new image generator to take part in viral social media trends. But using it also puts your privacy at risk—unless you take a few simple steps to protect yourself. By Kate O’Flaherty At the start of April, an influx of action figures started appearing on […]

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