Apple opens iOS Dev Lab at Galgotias University to nurture Future Developers
Galgotias University in Delhi has unveiled its cutting-edge iOS Development Lab, featuring 100 iMacs for hands-on exploration of iOS development concepts. This eagerly awaited facility, inaugurated on February 20th, is poised to cultivate innovation and mentor the future cohort of iOS developers.
As per a press release from the university, the iOS Student Developer program was introduced by Apple in September of the previous year. It is a collaborative effort between industry and academia aimed at nurturing high-caliber iOS talent in India, and it has now been extended to Galgotias University. This endeavor is a component of the TWITCH collaboration, which includes Tata Consulting Services, Wipro, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, and HCL, as mentioned in the statement.
Through this collaboration, students have the opportunity to utilize Mac computers, with each team being provided iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches for development and testing endeavors. Additionally, they have access to educational resources from Apple and gain insights into industry best practices courtesy of Infosys. The state-of-the-art iOS Development Lab, furnished with 100 iMacs, empowers students to actively participate in practical learning experiences and apply iOS development principles effectively.
Greg Joswiak, the Senior Vice President at Apple, shared his joy about the inauguration of the iOS Development Lab at Galgotias University on a microblogging platform referred to as X (previously known as Twitter). He expressed his delight at the opportunity to meet and engage with the upcoming cohort of iOS developers.
Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO of Galgotias University, said that the collaboration with Apple has been an inspirational and enriching experience not only for the students but also for the faculty and leadership team at the university. "The learnings from the iOS Development Centre will have a far-reaching impact well beyond the boundaries of the center, specifically in the teaching-learning pedagogy of the entire university", he added.
