Details regarding the structure and activities of this engagement are confidential and governed by agreements between KAUST and Microsoft.
Members of the KAUST community who would like to follow updates or participate in discussions can join the Microsoft Compass Program collaboration space on Microsoft Teams.
The Microsoft Compass Program is an ongoing engagement between KAUST and Microsoft focused on exploring emerging technologies and sharing institutional perspectives from a higher education environment.
KAUST IT coordinates participation in this engagement and works with relevant stakeholders across the university to identify practical scenarios where modern technologies may support research, education, collaboration, and administrative work.
This engagement supports KAUST’s broader commitment to innovation, digital enablement, and collaboration with global technology partners. It provides a structured way for the university to share institutional perspectives and explore how emerging technologies may create value across the academic and operational environment.
By participating in industry collaborations such as this, KAUST can help ensure that the needs of universities, researchers, educators, and administrative teams are reflected in conversations about the future of technology.
Participation in the Microsoft Compass Program helps KAUST:
KAUST approaches emerging technologies with a focus on responsible and practical adoption. This includes consideration for institutional priorities such as privacy, security, governance, and the real needs of the university community.
The goal is not to adopt technology for its own sake, but to better understand where it can meaningfully support teaching, research, service delivery, and operational effectiveness.
