Collaboration Sparks Blockchain Education
The Government of Gibraltar is joining forces with the University of Gibraltar to create an innovative advisory group aimed at developing blockchain-related educational courses. According to the Gibraltar Chronicle, this partnership is a response to the growing demand for tech-savvy skills in a world that increasingly depends on new technologies.
The New Technologies in Education Group
Known as the New Technologies in Education (NTiE), this initiative is a collaborative effort among the government, the university, and several leading tech companies based in Gibraltar. With the rapid expansion of new technologies in the region, the NTiE is focused on addressing the skills gap evident both in the private sector and within governmental institutions.
Curriculum Expectations
Set to launch later this year, these courses will feature significant input from industry leaders currently obtaining licenses from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission. Gilbert Licudi, a Queen’s Counsel and the Minister responsible for the University of Gibraltar, emphasized the importance of these courses:
“Providing access to innovative courses with expert input from those using this technology in the private sector is a vital component in the development of a sustainable distributed ledger technology (DLT) commercial community in Gibraltar.”
A Professional Certificate of Competence
As part of the initiative, the university plans to enhance its offerings in emerging technologies, such as DLT, coding, and smart contracts. Students will have the opportunity to earn a Professional Certificate of Competence in these fields. The government’s commitment to this initiative continues to push Gibraltar’s ambition to become a thriving hub for cutting-edge technologies.
A Global Perspective on Blockchain Education
Moreover, Minister for Education John Cortes highlighted a notable statistic: only 27 percent of universities worldwide currently offer blockchain-related courses. In contrast, half of the top 50 international universities have embraced this new subject. Interest in blockchain education is climbing, especially in the U.S., which, according to a recent Coinbase study, leads the pack in offering related courses. On a local level, September saw New York University’s Stern School of Business become the first university in the U.S. to offer a major dedicated to blockchain technology, ultimately doubling its course offerings due to rising student interest.
