FAIREEH – Higher Education Network

FAIREEH Higher Education Network promotes AI-driven innovation, research collaboration, and global talent development among universities and higher education institutions. The network is committed to expanding opportunities for young people in developing countries and underserved regions by supporting inclusive access to AI education, research networks, mentorship, and future career pathways.

Domain: fhen.faireeh.org

Chair: Professor OH-YOUNG SONG, Sejong University, Korea

Introduction

FAIREEH Higher Education Network is an international higher education network designed to promote AI-driven innovation, academic collaboration, research capacity-building, and future talent development among universities and higher education institutions.

The network brings together universities, professors, researchers, students, industry partners, and public-sector organizations to strengthen higher education in the era of artificial intelligence. It aims to support interdisciplinary education, AI-related research, global academic exchange, digital transformation, and the development of human-centered innovation ecosystems.

A major priority of the FAIREEH Higher Education Network is to support young people in developing countries, low- and middle-income countries, and underserved regions by improving access to higher education, AI knowledge, research opportunities, and global collaboration. In many parts of the world, talented young people face structural barriers such as limited access to advanced learning resources, research networks, international mentorship, digital tools, and innovation funding. The network seeks to address these challenges by building educational bridges between institutions, offering collaborative programs, supporting capacity-building initiatives, and encouraging inclusive participation in the global AI economy.

The network also aims to help universities become hubs of responsible AI education and social innovation. By connecting higher education institutions across regions, FAIREEH Higher will support academic cooperation, joint research, student exchange, curriculum development, faculty training, and entrepreneurship programs that can contribute to sustainable development and social progress.

Mission Statement

The mission of the FAIREEH Higher Education Network is to strengthen global higher education through AI-driven learning, research collaboration, and inclusive talent development, with a particular commitment to empowering young people in developing countries and underserved regions.

Core Areas of Focus

• AI-Driven Higher Education Innovation

• Supporting universities in developing AI-integrated curricula, research programs, and digital learning models.

• Global Research Collaboration

• Promoting joint research, academic exchange, and international partnerships among higher education institutions.

• Youth Talent Development in Developing Countries

• Providing young people in developing and underserved regions with access to AI education, mentorship, research exposure, and career pathways. 

• Faculty and Institutional Capacity-Building

• Supporting professors, researchers, and university leaders through training, policy dialogue, and collaborative programs.

• Responsible AI and Human-Centered Innovation

• Encouraging ethical AI, social responsibility, sustainable development, and inclusive innovation in higher education.

• University–Industry–Community Partnership

• Connecting universities with industries, public institutions, and communities to create practical solutions for education, employment, and social development.