Srinagar, Jun 29: In a significant initiative aimed at fostering digital transformation in higher education, the University of Kashmir (KU) in collaboration with Intel, inaugurated a two-day digital readiness workshop for academic leaders on the theme 'Building AI-Ready Institutions' which started here at KU on Monday. A statement of KU issued here said that the workshop has been designed to equip academic leaders with the knowledge and strategic insights required to effectively integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into teaching, learning, research and institutional governance. The programme focuses on key areas including digital mindset and leadership, AI for academic excellence, institutional readiness and transformation, and AI tools, platforms and integration, with an emphasis on preparing institutions for an AI-driven future.