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Keywords: digital university transformation, Industry 5.0, engineering education, learner-centered pedagogy, competency-based curriculum, AI augmentation
The emergence of Industry 5.0—characterized by the synergy between human creativity, AI augmentation, resilience, and sustainability—necessitates a fundamental paradigm shift in the design of engineering learning environments. This transition requires moving from traditional knowledge-delivery models toward learner-centric, competency-based ecosystems that empower graduates to lead in an era of intensive human-machine collaboration
In recent years, the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST) has implemented a systemic transformation of its engineering education ecosystem, encompassing curriculum modernization, digital infrastructure deployment, faculty capacity building, and institutional governance reform. This keynote investigates the integration of AI-augmented, learner-centered environments designed to cultivate Industry 5.0 competencies across core engineering programs. Furthermore, it analyzes the strategic navigation of institutional, cultural, and resource constraints inherent to higher education institutions operating within rapidly evolving national contexts.
The presentation is structured around three cross-cutting themes: first, the strategic realignment of curricula, transitioning from traditional knowledge transmission toward competency-based, learner-centric designs anchored in Industry 5.0 frameworks; second, the critical role of faculty as active transformation agents and innovators, rather than passive adopters of digital pedagogical tools; and third, the governance architecture required to sustain large-scale digital transformation, effectively balancing technological innovation with academic integrity, digital equity, and national policy frameworks. The keynote concludes by proposing a transferable roadmap for engineering institutions in resource-constrained contexts navigating the Industry 5.0 transition, while identifying open research questions for future international collaboration.
